Road to climate resilient health systems: Policy context and climate actions at subnational level in Nepal 

This presentation was made at the 8th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Japan in November 2024 by Bharat Bhatta of HERD International.

Nepal is highly vulnerable to climate change, yet limited evidence exists on the understanding and capacity of local health system stakeholders regarding its impact on health and health systems, hindering the ability to devise locally tailored strategies for climate actions. Based on policy reviews, qualitative interviews and focus group discussions, this study highlights gaps in policy communication and resource allocation resulting in poor understanding and implementation of climate actions, reflected through low prioritization of climate change in annual plans. Effective policy communication, strengthening stakeholder capacity, and prioritizing climate actions into national and subnational plans and budgets are essential for building climate-resilient health systems.

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