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Developing a climate change adaptation system for health outcomes: Stakeholder perspectives report 2020

Please note: As of 1 July 2025, the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) is the new name for the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Research and reports published prior to this date may reference the organisation’s former name.

Summary

In 2020, the Ministry of Health commissioned ESR to undertake a qualitative study to determine stakeholder views and expert knowledge on climate change related adaptation planning for health. This report examines stakeholder views and expert knowledge on climate change related adaptation planning for health in order to understand stakeholders’ perspectives on the development, effectiveness and utility of a health adaptation plan.

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