Mental Health Diplomacy and Psychopolitics for Population at Risk: A One-Health Reflective Consideration from the Southern Hemisphere of Asia
Publication Date:
2025
Pages:
6
Item Reference:
IB-2025-16
Publication Place:
Bruges
Publication Language:
EN
Copyright Holder:
UNU Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies
Copyright Year:
2025
Policy Brief Type:
Abstract:
- Indonesia has experienced a 2.7 degrees Celsius warmer climate due to pollution and climate change.
- Majority of countries in the Asian region experience higher temperature change due to climate change and pollution.
- The general population is at risk of suffering the health consequences of pollution, however, older adults are especially the most vulnerable due to the biological and physical changes.
- Years 2021 – 2023 (after the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown procedure ended) saw a dramatic change in air pollution levels in the capital city of Indonesia (Jakarta) along with other satellite cities.
- Despite the health risks from pollution exposure, Indonesian older adults are still struggling to get their basic health needs covered and treated.
