New EU/CARIFORUM project coordinated by PAHO will tackle climate change and health impacts in the Caribbean New EU/CARIFORUM project coordinated by PAHO will tackle climate change and health impacts in the Caribbean 1 Dec 2020 The first-of-its-kind initiative involves government, civil society, and international organizations Bridgetown, Barbados, December 1, 2020 (PAHO) – International, regional, and government leaders announced the launch of a broad-based project to support actions to mitigate climate change and its serious health impacts in Caribbean nations. The EU/CARIFORUM Strengthening Climate Resilient Health Systems Project – a joint project of the European Union and CARIFORUM that PAHO is coordinating – will advance public understanding of climate change effects and strengthen the ability of health systems to respond to climate-related health impacts.