Assessing the Perception of Health Professionals on Climate Change and Health in Nepal
Ongoing
One Year
Ministry of Health and Population
Nationwide
Climate change is one of the most urgent challenges facing the world today. Its impacts are already visible through rising temperatures, irregular rainfall, frequent floods and droughts, wildfires, and melting glaciers. Human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, urbanization, and industrial processes are the main causes of greenhouse gas emissions, which are driving these changes and worsening health impacts.
These impacts are not only environmental but also directly affect human health. Climate-related disasters have caused loss of lives, displacement of communities, and major economic damage. In Nepal, where fragile ecosystems and vulnerable populations are at risk, public understanding of the links between climate change, health, and the environment remains limited.
Health professionals have a key role in responding to this challenge. As trusted members of society, they can raise awareness, guide communities, and promote actions to protect health from climate risks.
To better understand this role, our study explores the perceptions of health professionals in Nepal regarding climate change and health. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, we engaged participants from different health professions such as medicine, public health, nursing, pharmacy, and Ayurveda. The findings will help strengthen awareness, training, and action, and contribute to building a climate-smart health workforce in Nepal.
To assess the perception of health professionals on climate change and health in Nepal.
The study will generate evidence on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of health professionals regarding climate change and health in Nepal, identify gaps and strengths, and provide recommendations to strengthen capacity, thereby contributing to the development of a Climate-Smart Health Workforce in the country.
