Initiatives for Addressing Health Risks of Climate Change in South Asia

INPACC Inception Workshop 2023

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Meghnath Dhimal (PhD, MSc), Chief/Senior Research Officer - Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC)

1. Overview of impacts of climate change on human health

2. Health Sector Response to address Climate change

3. Conclusion and way forward

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