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Introduction
Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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March 6, 2023
Climate Change
Managing the Health Risks of Climate Change
The health of millions stands to be harmed by climate change in the coming decades, but national governments and international organizations remain woefully underprepared. Elizabeth Willetts and Andy…
February 13, 2023
Public Health Threats and Pandemics
The Global Governance of Emerging Zoonotic Diseases
Zoonotic diseases, naturally transmissible between humans and animals, have posed a growing public health threat for decades. However, existing institutional arrangements have fallen short. The wide-…
January 30, 2023
Public Health Threats and Pandemics
Managing the Risks of Biotechnology Innovation
Biotechnology advances offer immense public health and consumer potential, but come with serious risks. A recent workshop held by the Council on Foreign Relations brought experts together to discuss …
December 1, 2022
Climate Change
How Will Global Health Survive Climate Change?
Climate change has the potential to become the most significant threat to public health in the coming decades. Dr. Colin Carlson argues that new initiatives, including greater adaptation financing an…
November 14, 2022
Biotechnology
Global Health Security in the DNA Age
Rapid advancements in biotechnology could have massive implications for public health and the global economy. Ryan Morhard, director of policy and partnerships at Ginkgo Bioworks, outlines how global…