Climate change and HIV prevention: Towards sustainable solutions—A narrative review

Climate change, with its pervasive environmental, social, and economic impacts, is emerging as a significant factor influencing global health outcomes, including the prevention and management of HIV. The intersection of these 2 critical issues presents unique challenges, particularly in terms of increased vulnerability among populations, disruptions to healthcare infrastructure, and the exacerbation of social inequalities. This narrative review examines the multifaceted relationship between climate change and HIV prevention, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions that integrate climate resilience into public health strategies. The review highlights how climate change exacerbates vulnerabilities that contribute to the spread and impact of HIV. Factors such as displacement and migration due to extreme weather events, food insecurity from altered climate patterns, and economic instability directly affect individuals’ susceptibility to HIV and their access to necessary healthcare services. Additionally, the strain on healthcare infrastructure, resulting from climate-related damages and resource reallocations, further hinders effective HIV prevention and treatment efforts.

• Epidemiology and Determinants of Health
  • Determinants of Health
• Determinants of Health
  • Housing
  • Employment
  • Food security
  • Income
  • Education
  • Social support
  • Health services
  • Stigma/discrimination
  • Abuse
  • Other
• Population(s)
  • General HIV- population
• Prevention, Engagement and Care Cascade
  • Engagement and Care Cascade
  • Prevention
• Engagement and Care Cascade
  • Treatment
• Prevention
  • Sexual risk behaviour
  • Biomedical interventions
  • Education/media campaigns
• Health Systems
  • Governance arrangements
  • Delivery arrangements