Local governments play a crucial role in addressing the intersection of climate change and public health within their communities. As frontline responders, they implement policies and initiatives to mitigate climate-related health risks and build local resilience to various hazards and challenges. Taking meaningful action at the climate-health nexus creates many “sticky” challenges for local governments.

Explore this Insights & Exchange: Safeguarding Public Health Factsheet to receive a high-level overview of the discussion, topic, and three key takeaways. This public factsheet is part of a member resource dedicated to ICLEI USA members.

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