PIA Interactive Report 2020 | Page 14

HEALTH PROMOTING NDCs

COVID-19 brings a new challenge to NDC implementation as countries redirect climate investments toward curtailing the virus and promoting economic recovery .
PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION 2020
The pandemic opens new opportunities to align NDCs with health resilience — often overlooked in NDCs due to its indirect association with climate change . By taking a whole-of-government approach to health-climate alignment , countries can unlock new sources of finance for adaptation and resilience , tackle public health issues , and bolster their economies .
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