Evidence area 02
Preparedness · vulnerability · resilience
Adaptation & Resilience
Examines how health systems, cities and countries prepare for and respond to climate-related risks.
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Key findings · 2026
2.1.1 / 2.1.2
National assessments of climate change vulnerability and adaptation for health
47 WHO member states reported having conducted a Vulnerability and Adaptation assessment since 2020
2.1.2
National Adaptation Plans for Health
56 of 194 responding WHO member states reported having a national health and climate strategy (up from 14 a decade ago).
2.2.4
Detection of, preparedness for, and responded to health emergencies
In 2025, 131 (68%) of 194 WHO member states reported high to very high implementation of health emergency management capacities.