Global Framework for Climate Services – Health26th October 2012

Perspective from the Climate Service for use and research

Professor Virginia Murray Health Protection AgencyUnited Kingdom

Extreme Events and Health Protection

Provides a focal point for evidence based health protection advice, planning, response and recovery to extreme weather events and other natural hazards at

• Local• National• International

Natural Hazards Partnership

Summary of Challenges

• Public health preparedness and response to extreme weather events and climate change adaptations is vital

• Public health working in partnership with Met Services is key to planning for and responding to extreme weather events and disasters and climate change adaptation issues

• A GLOBAL FRAMEWORK FOR CLIMATE SERVICES is essential to joint working for the future