Published Commentary Highlights Climate Change Impact on Health in Indigenous Communities

A faculty member from Institute of Arts and Sciences in Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) has contributed to a commentary published in Public Health Challenges, a Scopus-indexed journal. This article explores the impact of climate change on health preparedness among indigenous populations in Southeast Asia, emphasizing the urgent need for inclusive strategies that empower these communities.

Led by Sheena Ramazanu from the National University of Singapore, the research team includes experts from various institutions including SLSU’s esteemed faculty Rey G. Comabig. The commentary entitled, “Current landscape of climate change adaptation and health preparedness among indigenous populations in Southeast Asia,” emphasized how climate change adversely affects indigenous people, resulting in increased health risks, such as respiratory issues caused by air pollution from forest fires.

The authors advocate for the integration of indigenous knowledge into climate adaptation efforts, stressing that the voices of these communities must be included in climate action policies. This aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, which aims to ensure healthy lives for all.

Dr. Comabig's involvement corroborates SLSU's dedication to transformative research that addresses global health problems. By prioritizing indigenous leadership in climate action, the study calls for sustainable solutions that improve health outcomes in vulnerable communities.

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