Reducing Global Health Risks Through Mitigation of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants. Scoping Report For Policy-makers

The report "Reducing Global Health Risks Through Mitigation of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants" highlights the significant impact of SLCPs like black carbon, methane, and ozone on both climate change and public health, attributing millions of premature deaths annually to air pollution. It emphasizes that mitigating SLCP emissions can yield substantial health benefits by reducing air pollution, improving food security, and mitigating extreme weather effects. The report advocates for cross-sectoral strategies involving urban planning, energy, agriculture, and waste management to effectively reduce SLCPs and achieve immediate and long-term health and environmental benefits. This report was developed as a policy-relevant summary of potential benefits to health from reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants.