Haiti - Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment
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Washington, DC: World Bank
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Haiti is highly vulnerable to the
impacts of climate change due to its geographic location,
low economic development, and limited resources. The
country’s geographical location - characterized by its
presence on the Atlantic hurricane belt and on a low-lying
coastal plain - makes it particularly susceptible to sea-
level rises (SLRs), rising temperatures, hurricanes, and
heavy rainfalls - all of which are projected to become more
frequent and intense due to global warming. Climatic hazards
are also exacerbating Haiti’s vulnerability to fragility,
conflicts, and violence (FCV), further stressing the need
for immediate action. The objective of this Climate and
Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) is to assist
decision-makers with planning effective adaptation measures
to deal with climate related health risks.
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CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IMPACTS, HEALTH, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION FINANCE, HEALTH PACKS