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Climate change and eye health

Climate change and eye health

Environmental degradation, air pollution and climate change are having devastating impacts in all parts of the world, with the greatest effect on vulnerable and low-income communities. The world is facing a climate emergency that threatens to undo decades of progress in global health. Climate change is exacerbating poverty and health inequality1 and slowing down the efforts of the global health community to realize universal health coverage.

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International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Climate Action Working group

International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness Climate Action Working group

Since our workshop at the IAPB Council of Members meeting in Dar es Salaam October 2019, and the drafting of this Guide, the world has changed unrecognizably. Most countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have either been through or are in lockdown as a response. Global air traffic has seen an unprecedented decline. And health systems across the world have diverted most of their resources to manage the outbreak, resulting in an almost universal suspension of crucial eye health services such as cataract surgeries and distribution of glasses.

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Respecting human rights in our supply chains – EPSA

Respecting human rights in our supply chains – EPSA

This report was developed by Action Sustainability in conjunction with the Energy Procurement Supply Association (EPSA). The white paper is a practical guide to understand and address the moral and business challenges facing the energy industry on respecting human rights in their supply chains.

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