The impact of extreme weather events on health and development in South Africa

Christie Nicole Godsmark; James Irlam

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-23773-8_18

The impact of extreme weather events on health and development in South Africa

Christie Nicole Godsmark
, James Irlam

University of Cape Town

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Abstract

High climate variability and deep societal inequalities render South Africa a climate-vulnerable nation. Extreme weather events are increasing and impacting health and development in multiple ways. This chapter describes the impacts of extreme heat; floods and storms; drought; and wildfires on health and development in South Africa. It identifies socio-economic and occupational groups that are most vulnerable. It describes important recent policy and legislative responses that have the potential to create a more climate-resilient nation. It concludes with recommendations for action on climate and health by health professionals in South Africa.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Extreme Weather Events and Human Health
Subtitle of host publication	International Case Studies
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	265-278
Number of pages	14
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030237738
ISBN (Print)	9783030237721
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23773-8_18
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2019
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Climate change
Environmental health
Extreme weather events
Public health

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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