Resources
The HCN briefing papers are co-created by HCN members. We hold workshops and jointly edit the briefings so they represent the views of the HCN Community.
Diverse, healthy diets for all: How a focus on healthy diets can transform food systems and climate action
The current global food system does not provide adequate access to healthy diets, but is instead threatening the health and lives of more than half of the world’s population. Levels of obesity, diet-related non-communicable disease (NCDs) and the consumption of unhealthy ultra-processed foods are growing, while levels of food insecurity and undernutrition persist.
A Just Energy Transition for a healthy fossil fuel free world
A just energy transition is increasingly viewed as important in confronting the energy and climate crises. Creating a healthy fossil fuel free world requires re-imagining a new clean energy future.
Shaping COP27 around African climate and health priorities
For climate action to be effective, impactful, and healthy for African countries and people there must be a coming together of the climate framing of the north and the development framing of the south. The limited resources that reach the continent need to be justly...
Paris Climate Change Agreement: urgent priority for global health
The climate crisis is a health threat that continues to grow and increase health inequalities internationally as we battle the Covid-19 pandemic. There is clear evidence that solutions to the climate crisis can also directly benefit people’s health. Transitioning to...
Sustainable and Climate Resilient Health Systems
Climate change is putting increasing strain on healthcare provision around the world. Already limited services are often disrupted by climate disasters, such as heatwaves, floods and droughts. Global heating drives a range of health impacts worldwide, including...
Transport Systems That Protect Health and Climate
Transport plays a critical role in society. But existing transport systems contribute to air pollution, traffic injuries and deaths, physical inactivity and socioeconomic exclusion. Transport accounts for 24% of direct carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel...
Energy Systems That Protect Climate and Health
The burning of fossil fuels – oil, gas and coal – in the production of energy is the leading cause of climate change and one of the world’s greatest health risks. The energy system is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for nearly three...
Diet and Food Systems for Health, Climate and Planet
Current food systems – including the production, processing, transport, marketing and consumption of food – are driving poor diets, impacting people’s health, and damaging the environment and economies. Food systems currently produce between 20 and 35% of the world’s...
