Communities Of Practice Between The Fields Of Climate & Health
COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE BETWEEN THE FIELDS OF CLIMATE & HEALTH
THE CASE OF LEBANON & JORDAN
This brief is part of a rapid assessment that aims to study the needs, barriers and enabling factors in the development of networks, Communities of Practice (CoP), working at the intersection of the climate and health fields, made up of cross sectoral and interdisciplinary stakeholder collaboration.
The rapid assessment was the start of discussions and exploration at the intersections of Climate and Health stakeholders in Jordan and Lebanon and its aim was to share insights and lessons learned from the stakeholders in the region. The rapid assessment, on which this brief is based, relied mainly on desk research to gather general insights into climate change and health in both countries. It also engaged in primary data collection through a survey, key informant interviews, and group discussions in Lebanon and Jordan.
Beyond Group, through the consortium led by Quicksand and commissioned by Wellcome, gathers partners from countries in Asia- Pacific including India, Indonesia, The Philippines, Lebanon and Jordan. Beyond Group engaged with stakeholders in data collection through interviews, a survey and a workshop in Jordan and Lebanon. Other whereas other consortium members in countries in the Asia-Pacific region include India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Bangladesh.
This brief delves into the rationale, challenges and recommendations for the development of collaboration channels/ networks between the fields of climate and health to mitigate the effects of climate change - derived health implications to the populations of Jordan and Lebanon. Conclusions and recommendations presented within this brief are solely based on the secondary research and responses gathered throughout the stakeholder engagement activities undertaken for the purposes of the rapid assessment in the two countries.