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Summary of the Third Meeting of the Working Group on Health in Climate Change (HIC)

The third meeting of the HIC, part of the Environment and Health Process for Europe, aimed to analyze the implementation of the Parma "Commitment to Act," contribute to the 2014 Mid-Term Review, address implementation gaps, discuss ongoing political processes like UNFCCC negotiations, and agree on a work plan for the next Ministerial Conference.

Decisions Made

• Adopted the meeting agenda, with Jutta Litvinovitch and Louise Newport as continuing chairs for the HIC.
• Proposed updates to the Mid-Term Review report, including enhancing chapters on health-related policies and implementation.
• Discussed fostering collaboration with organizations like WMO and WHO for better climate data sharing and funding needs.
• Encouraged participation in international processes and outlined necessary steps for the 6th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health.

Key Discussion Highlights

• Country Progress: Member states shared implementations of climate strategies, focusing on adaptation measures for heat-waves, vector-borne diseases, and policy integration, with examples from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and others.
• Organizational Updates: ECDC, EEA, and REC emphasized strengthening health expertise, data access, and cooperation.
• WHO Initiatives: Reviewed the Parma Commitment implementation status, highlighted projects like the CGS program and flood response support, and underscored the need for health-focused tools and collaboration.

Future Work Plan

• Developing a work plan for the 6th Ministerial Conference, covering topics like sustainable health systems and adaptation strategies.
• Enhancing inter-agency collaboration and addressing health implications in climate negotiations and global conferences.