Global health. The current scenario and future perspectives

134 training of healthcare professionals in climate issues. Evidence shows that they have incorporated the topic of climate change weakly into their curricula, which jeopardizes the important role of healthcare professionals in both direct care and advocacy in this field (Palmeiro-Silva et al., 2021). In this regard, the creation of minimum regional standards for the training of these professionals based on climate and health requirements could be assessed. Additionally, research done by academic and research institutions should focus on the current needs of the population and have an impact on public policies in the field, as well as informing decision-making. Research in Latin America is proposed to be transnational and co-produced together with communities and decision-makers. Community empowerment, access to and understanding of information are key for healthier and more resilient communities capable of making informed decisions. National-level strategies Although climate governance and institutional capacity in Chile have become stronger in recent years, there is still much progress to be made. Climate policies, both mitigation and adaptation to climate change, need to be more ambitious and prioritize the well-being and health of the population while considering territorial relevance. The latest Nationally Determined Contribution submitted to the UNFCCC only mentions the health of the population as an important aspect, but there are no explicit measures on health adaptation. Furthermore, citizen participation in the formulation of climate and health policies needs to be strengthened, especially among the most vulnerable communities affected by climate change in the country. Finally, the generation of data and scientific evidence related to climate change and health is an urgent need in the country. This would allow for better decision-making at national, regional and local level. The creation of integrated information systems should be promoted to monitor the threat of climate change, as well as the degree of population exposure and vulnerability through an approach based on social determinants of health. Opportunities for a green, sustainable, and healthy post-Covid-19 recovery