Abstract
This paper analyzes the impact of climate change on human health in the country of Uganda, specifically regarding alterations in temperature, precipitation, and zoonotic disease transmission. These indicators suggest a disproportionate increase in climate-related environmental changes when compared to higher-income countries, such as the United States of America and Canada, despite a significantly lower contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. This reflects the global pattern of climate injustices, where low and middle-income countries consistently contribute the least to climate change yet experience the greatest environmental and health impacts. Technology-based methods of improving climate change preparedness and adaptation in Uganda are suggested based on the success of interventions in comparable countries. Additionally, a call for high-income countries to take accountability and recognize the “climate justice” movement will be imperative to progression of global climate adaptation funding and policy.
Presenters
Brianne O'sullivanStudent, PhD Health Information Science, University of Western Ontario, Ontario, Canada
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Assessing Impacts in Diverse Ecosystems
KEYWORDS
Uganda, Climate Change, Climate Justice, Global Health, Inequity
