Climate Change and Public Health
Public Health and Climate Change
Cash-Gibson, L., Isart, F. M., Martínez-Herrera, E., Herrera, J. M., & Benach, J. (2023). Towards a systemic understanding of sustainable wellbeing for all in cities: A conceptual framework. Cities, 133, 104143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2022.104143
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Iyer, H. S., DeVille, N. V., Stoddard, O., Cole, J., Myers, S. S., Li, H., ... & Golden, C. D. (2021). Sustaining planetary health through systems thinking: Public health's critical role. SSM-Population Health, 15, 100844. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2021.100844
Further Resources
Faculty of Public Health - Resources on Climate Change and Health https://www.fph.org.uk/policy-advocacy/special-interest-groups/sustainable-development-special-interest-group/resources-on-climate-change-and-health [Library of External Resources]
OHID (2022, 18 May) Climate and health: applying All Our Health. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/climate-change-applying-all-our-health/climate-and-health-applying-all-our-health
Physical Activity and Climate Change
Physical activity is linked to climate change in many ways. While physical activity offers a multitude of health benefits, its environmental footprint can be significant, particularly when associated with transportation modes and energy consumption. At the same time, climate change can impact physical activity patterns, leading to reduced exercise opportunities due to extreme weather events, air pollution, and heat stress.
How can we balance the personal health benefits of physical activity with its environmental impact?
How can we encourage individuals to choose sustainable transportation modes for physical activities?
How can we design and promote physical activity spaces that are environmentally friendly and resilient to climate change?
What are the potential effects of extreme weather events on physical activity participation?
How can we adapt physical activity guidelines to account for the changing climate?
What role can technology play in promoting sustainable and climate-conscious physical activity?
How can we foster a culture of environmental stewardship among physical activity enthusiasts?
What are the ethical considerations related to the environmental impact of physical activity?
How can we integrate climate change education into physical activity curricula?
What are the potential collaborations between the physical activity and environmental sectors?
Recommended Reading
Abu-Omar, K., Chevance, G., Tcymbal, A., Gelius, P., & Messing, S. (2023). Physical activity promotion, human and planetary health–a conceptual framework and suggested research priorities. The Journal of Climate Change and Health, 13, 100262. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joclim.2023.100262
Bernard, P., Chevance, G., Kingsbury, C., Baillot, A., Romain, A. J., Molinier, V., ... & Dancause, K. N. (2021). Climate change, physical activity and sport: a systematic review. Sports Medicine, 51, 1041-1059. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01439-4
Cunningham, G., McCullough, B. P., & Hohensee, S. (2020). Physical activity and climate change attitudes. Climatic Change, 159, 61-74. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-019-02635-y
Cury, R., Kennelly, M., & Howes, M. (2023). Environmental sustainability in sport: a systematic literature review. European Sport Management Quarterly, 23(1), 13-37. https://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2022.2126511
Goldblatt, D. (2020) Playing Against the Clock: Global Sport, the Climate Emergency and the Case For Rapid Change. https://rapidtransition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Playing_Against_The_Clock_FINAL.pdf
Jáuregui, A. (2022). Physical Activity Promotion as a Means to Foster Human and Planetary Health: The Need to Avoid Potential Conflicts of Interests With Unhealthy Commodity Industries. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 19(6), 401-403. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2022-0258
Reis, R., Hunter, R. F., Garcia, L., & Salvo, D. (2021). What the physical activity community can do for climate action and planetary health?. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 19(1), 2-3. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2021-0719
Salvo, D., Garcia, L., Reis, R. S., Stankov, I., Goel, R., Schipperijn, J., ... & Pratt, M. (2021). Physical activity promotion and the United Nations sustainable development goals: building synergies to maximize impact. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18(10), 1163-1180. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2021-0413
Siefken, K., & Abu-Omar, K. (2023). Striking a Balance: Physical Activity and Planetary Health. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 1(aop), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2023-0581
The Lancet Public Health (2022). No public health without planetary health. The Lancet. Public Health, 7(4), e291. https://doi.org/10.1016%2FS2468-2667(22)00068-8
Wicker, P. (2019). The carbon footprint of active sport participants. Sport Management Review, 22(4), 513-526. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smr.2018.07.001
