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World: The climate crisis is a health crisis: Generating evidence and influencing action in humanitarian settings
By ELRHA at ReliefWeb
· June 19, 2026
· 4 min read
.6 billion people live in areas highly vulnerable to climate change. In particular, communities based in fragile and conflict-affected regions are among the most exposed, least accountable and least equipped to respond to the drivers and impacts of the climate crisis. Climate-related hazards already
Key takeaway In particular, communities based in fragile and conflict-affected regions are among the most exposed, least accountable and least equipped to respond to the drivers and impacts of the climate crisis.
Why this matters
The intersection of climate, health, and crisis is a critical area of focus for humanitarian organizations, with 0.6 billion people living in areas highly vulnerable to climate change. As climate-related hazards drive displacement, disrupt health systems, and amplify disease risk, the need for evidence-based responses is increasingly urgent. The humanitarian sector's traditional approach to disaster relief must adapt to address the compounding effects of climate change, which can intensify existing vulnerabilities and create new ones. Elrha's initiative to establish Humanitarian Health and Climate Collaboratives (HHCCs) is a step towards bridging the knowledge gap in crisis contexts, where fragmented systems and constrained resources hinder decision-making. By connecting researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, these collaboratives can help generate context-specific evidence and inform practical actions to mitigate the health impacts of climate change in fragile and conflict-affected regions.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? .6 billion people live in areas highly vulnerable to climate change. In particular, communities based in fragile and conflict-affected regions are among the most exposed, least accountable and least equipped to respond to the drivers and impacts of the climate crisis. Climate-related hazards already
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