Climate change is increasingly recognized as one of the most significant threats to global public health, with women and children bearing a disproportionate share of its impacts. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, floods, and food insecurity interact with existing social and economic inequalities to worsen health outcomes for these vulnerable populations. In low- and middle-income countries such as Kenya, climate-related shocks exacerbate maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health risks, threatening progress toward universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative is an advocacy project that aims to advocate, build local and global partnerships, engage and educate globally, and contribute to research on the impacts of climate change on women’s and children’s health, with the goal of protecting their health and contributing to the development of climate-resilient societies.
This is an early-stage initiative being conducted by members of the Young Leaders Council (Advocacy Group) of Global Health Action where the project is focused on developing a strong evidence base and strategic advocacy resources. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to examine the impacts of climate change on women and children’s health in Kenya and based on this, an advocacy plan was developed. The advocacy plan has been presented to Kenyan organizations to gather feedback and recommendations, this helps refine the project and ensure its relevance to the local context. Additionally, An evidence-based policy brief was developed with the team in draft form, which outlines the issue and provides policy options and recommendations to strengthen climate-responsive action for women’s and children’s health. The next phase of the project focuses on refining existing outputs and implementing future activities such as research, webinars, public awareness through social media and partnership building to advance evidence-informed climate and health advocacy.
Project information correct as of September 2026