UNU-IIGH (IMAGE)

Terry Collins Assoc

UNU-IIGH

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As the world's post-2015 development agenda takes shape, including new sustainable development goals (SDGs), the UNU International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) has been assigned a new mandate focused on several key issues of universal concern, including:

Health impacts of biodiversity loss and climate change. The work will include identifying potential adaptation strategies and options to mitigate harm

Physical and mental health hazards posed by the world's rapid ongoing urbanization and how to optimize city development for better health

Health problems due to trans-boundary pollution, including fossil fuel-related air pollution causing millions of premature deaths, especially in Asia.

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