• Toby Anungazuk, Jr. Used with permission.

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    Addressing Links Between Climate and Public Health in Alaska Native Villages

    As the environment changes, a public health group helps people understand—and build resilience to—climate change impacts on community health.

    Year
    2015

    Details

    Hazards
    Multiple or All Hazards
    Assets
    People
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    Tools & Data

    Guidelines for Considering Traditional Knowledges in Climate Change Initiatives
    Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network
    Scenarios Network for Alaska + Arctic Planning (SNAP) Tools
    Seven Generations—Community-Based Environmental Planning

    Additional Resources

    ANTHC | Climate Change and Mental Health: Uncertainty and Vulnerability for Ala…
    ANTHC | Assessment Reports Archive
    Tribes & Climate Change | Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium: Assessing Hea…
    Environmental Health Perspectives | Climate Change and Health: A Native America…
    One Health Group Meeting Library

    Organizations

    Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | Center for Climate and Health
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Indian Health Service | Alaska Area
    Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation

    Relevant Options

    To help manage health impacts from climate change, encourage local providers to increase the number of healthcare professionals. Develop a climate preparedness outreach program focused on vulnerable populations. The program should provide information on staying healthy and safe during hazardous events. Build public awareness of the climate-related risks and the opportunities for early, coordinated action to address these risks.

    Steps to Resilience

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    Understand Exposure
    Assess Vulnerability & Risk
    Investigate Options
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    Prioritize & Plan
    Take Action
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