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Health commission endorses climate-and-health adaptation framework and reaffirms local climate action following U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement
Summary
The commission unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing the department27s Climate and Health Adaptation Framework, reaffirming local commitment to climate preparedness and identifying vulnerable populations and adaptation strategies.
Cindy Comerford, director of the Climate and Health Program in the Office of Policy and Planning, asked the commission to endorse the department27s Climate and Health Adaptation Framework and to reaffirm DPH27s commitment to addressing the health impacts of climate change. Comerford reviewed the framework27s vulnerability assessments, eight identified climate risks and proposed strategic solutions focused on the city27s most vulnerable populations (including seniors and those with chronic conditions).
Comerford framed the item in the context of the federal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and described San Francisco27s local commitments (greenhouse gas targets and the "50/100/0" city strategy). Commissioners expressed strong support; Commissioner Payne characterized the framework as among the nation's most comprehensive local health plans to address climate change. The commission unanimously adopted the resolution endorsing the framework and the department27s ongoing climate-health preparedness work.
Why it matters: Climate change is increasingly recognized as a public health issue; the framework sets priorities for DPH preparedness, identifies vulnerable neighborhoods and suggests cross-agency actions and indicators to measure progress.
Next steps: DPH will continue to integrate climate resilience into departmental planning, coordinate with city agencies and report on implementation indicators.
