Assessing Climate Change Risk and Resilience in the Yukon
Table 12 shows the recommended actions to increase resilience for Priority 6.
Table 12 Summary of recommended actions, Priority 6: Multiple climate change impacts that affect health
and well-being
Significant impacts, Priority 6
Recommended actions to increase resilience
Impact
no.
16
Changes to snow and ice cover create unsafe or
unreliable conditions that reduce access to the
land
•
Support health and social programs and
services, with a focus on land-based activities
24
38
Changing climate conditions affect the health and
availability of plants, wildlife and fish
Mental health concerns associated with climate
change increase
• Provide culturally appropriate mental health
measures; for example, those that promote
forming relationships and reciprocity between
healthcare providers and community
members
• Implement recommendations from strategies
focused on health and well-being, such as
Putting People First.
• Create opportunities for people to cope with
environmental anxiety through arts and
culture
CHAPTER 4 PRIORITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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