COVID-19 recovery and the health argument for climate action. Commentary on the WHO COP26 special report on climate change and health

Abstract

Significance:
• Critical climate change and health action needs to be considered globally post the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The WHO Climate Change and Health Special Report outlines 10 priority recommendations to be considered by nations and adopted at COP26.
• The special report provides South Africa with the opportunity to consider how the priority recommendations can be implemented locally