Human Health & Climate Change
Protecting public health in a changing climate
Introduction
Climate change alters weather patterns, intensifying extreme events like heatwaves, floods, and droughts, which directly and indirectly threaten human well-being. In India, rising temperatures and shifting monsoons exacerbate vulnerabilities for over 1.4 billion people, particularly the poor and rural communities. These changes strain healthcare systems and amplify existing health disparities.

