1.Resilient futures communities and workplaces amid climate challenges: Highlights of the seventh environmental and occupational health forum, November 21–22, 2024, Manila, Philippines
Marian Fe Theresa C. Lomboy-Capino ; Crystal Amiel M. Estrada ; Vivien Fe F. Fadrilan-Camacho ; Rose Abigail E. Duarte ; Paul Michael R. Hernandez ; Romeo R. Quizon ; Mark Immanuel B. Hubo ; Gayline F. Manalang Jr. ; Victorio B. Molina ; Adrian Paul M. Agravante ; May B. Bas ; Jhon Rey C. Bayatan ; Francis Andrew B. Cube ; Jem Erika A. Nique ; Hilda Antonia A. Nique ; Geneva Carla C. Sichico
Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development 2025;29(3):91-99
Climate change is increasingly affecting public health and safety, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations and aggravating existing health inequities. Recognizing the urgency of this challenge, the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH), College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila, convened the Seventh EOH Forum on November 21–22, 2024, with the theme Resilient Futures: Enhancing Health and Safety in Communities and Workplaces Amid Climate Challenges. This commentary highlights key points raised during the forum, with a focus on community-and workplace-level initiatives that address climate-related health risks. These efforts include the improvement of heat-health early warning systems, integration of climate resilience in occupational health and safety programs, and hospital-based interventions for environmental footprint reduction. The presentations also emphasized the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration, localized mitigation and adaptation strategies, and climate-informed health promotion activities. The forum highlighted that building resilient communities and workplaces requires not only policy alignment and institutional support but also interventions on the ground that are inclusive and equitable.
Human ; Climate Change ; Vulnerable Populations ; Occupational Health ; Public Health ; Philippines
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