Global Framework for Climate Services – Health26th October 2012
Perspective from the Climate Service for use and research
Professor Virginia Murray Health Protection AgencyUnited Kingdom
Extreme Events and Health Protection
Provides a focal point for evidence based health protection advice, planning, response and recovery to extreme weather events and other natural hazards at
• Local• National• International
Natural Hazards Partnership
Summary of Challenges
• Public health preparedness and response to extreme weather events and climate change adaptations is vital
• Public health working in partnership with Met Services is key to planning for and responding to extreme weather events and disasters and climate change adaptation issues
• A GLOBAL FRAMEWORK FOR CLIMATE SERVICES is essential to joint working for the future
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