The world must prioritise public health: climate change and natural disasters must be addressed urgently

Public health as an agenda has grown in prominence over the last two decades and is unquestionably poised to define the present and future risk-scape. Prudence suggests that incorporating public health into all policies may benefit the Asia Pacific Region in addressing the adaptation gap caused by extreme weather events, mainstreaming risk-informed planning with a health-inclusive approach, and preparing for future risks that will exacerbate t....