“Health Commitments in Climate Action: Policy Proposals for Uganda’s NDC 3.0 — A policy brief by Regenerate Africa and partners, calling for stronger integration of health and climate resilience in Uganda’s national climate agenda.”
Health Commitments in Climate Action: Policy Proposals for Uganda’s NDC 3.0
Climate change is not only an environmental challenge — it is also a health crisis. In Uganda, rising temperatures, infectious diseases, malnutrition, and pollution-related illnesses are placing growing pressure on already fragile health systems.
This new Policy Brief reviews Uganda’s Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 2.0) and highlights both the progress made and the gaps that remain in linking health and climate action. While NDC 2.0 recognizes climate–health connections, it falls short on dedicated financing, monitoring frameworks, and explicit strategies for sexual and reproductive health (SRH), mental health, and other climate-sensitive health risks.
The brief provides practical proposals for NDC 3.0, including:
✅ Aligning with Uganda’s Health-National Adaptation Plan (H-NAP).
✅ Establishing explicit health indicators and monitoring frameworks.
✅ Securing financing for climate-resilient health systems.
✅ Integrating SRH, mental health, and gender-responsive actions.
By strengthening health commitments, Uganda can become a regional leader in climate–health integration, protecting lives and building resilience against the impacts of climate change.
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