Research Article
An Integrated Health-Planning Framework for Climate Resilience
Adeb Ali Ebrahim*
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2026
Pages:
1-18
Received:
30 December 2025
Accepted:
13 January 2026
Published:
31 January 2026
Abstract: This study fills a unique gap in the integration of health planning and climate adaptation in places of compounded environmental and socio-economic stressors. It presents the integrated health planning framework for climate zones (IHPF-CZ), which aims to systematically connect climate adaptation and resilience strategies to public health and health equity impacts. The IHPF-CZ was tested empirically during a 12-month multi-modal study in varying climates and socio-economic levels in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Yemen. The IHPF-CZ merges three interdependent components: hybrid gray–green–blue (3-H) infrastructure, digital equity, and adaptive governance. The methodology includes IoT (Internet of Things) sensor networks, AI (artificial intelligence) predictive modeling, health surveillance (via the International Classification of Diseases 10th revision), satellite remote sensing, and blockchain/resource allocation. This integration allows for real-time control, responsive governance, and adaptive planning in resource- and climate-stressed environments. As substantial evidence shows, there are major co-benefits in health, climate, and resource efficiency. Flood occurrences were reduced by 40.1% in areas prone to flooding. In arid cities, average urban ambient temperatures decreased by 5.1°C. There was a 25% reduction in heat-related illnesses, along with declines in emergency visits and community heat stress. In addition, agricultural water use efficiency increased by 30.6%, and equitable resource distribution improved, as shown by a decrease in the Gini coefficient from 0.42 to 0.19. These findings show that when climate adaptation is designed with a health and equity focus instead of simply treating it as a sectoral intervention, it provides significant and measurable benefits to society. The most notable finding of this study is that the IHPF-CZ serves as a proof of concept for a data-driven and scalable model that can achieve the interconnected goals of climate resilience, public health, and sustainable development, particularly in fragile, resource-depleted regions.
Abstract: This study fills a unique gap in the integration of health planning and climate adaptation in places of compounded environmental and socio-economic stressors. It presents the integrated health planning framework for climate zones (IHPF-CZ), which aims to systematically connect climate adaptation and resilience strategies to public health and health...
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Research Article
Geology, Mineralization and Tectonic Evolution of the Menge Area, Western Part of Ethiopia
Mesfin Tadesse Wolde*
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2026
Pages:
19-25
Received:
10 December 2025
Accepted:
22 December 2025
Published:
31 January 2026
Abstract: In today’s Ethiopia, gold is the country’s largest hard currency earner. While Ethiopia also exports other valuable minerals such as sapphire, opal, tantalum, emerald, gemstones, and marble, gold has become the focal point for the country's economic transformation. The Menge area, nestled in the Benishangul Gumuz region of Western Ethiopia, is part of the broader Arabian-Nubian Shield, a geological formation renowned for its mineral wealth, particularly gold and base metals. The Menge area in Western Ethiopia presents a complex geological landscape characterized by diverse mineralization and significant geochemical resources. The regional geology of Menge reflects its position within the Arabian-Nubian Shield, which is characterized by a tectonic history involving significant crustal deformations from the Pan-African orogeny. The area is predominantly underlain by low-grade volcanic and sedimentary successions, with granitic intrusions playing a vital role in the overall mineralization framework. This paper synthesizes existing literature on the geology, mineralization processes, and geochemistry of the region, emphasizing the local geological domains, their mineral potential, and the overall tectonic setting. The findings are crucial for guiding future exploration and exploitation endeavors in the area, with implications for local and national economic development. This paper encapsulates the geological, mineralogical, and geochemical facets of the Menge area to provide an informative foundation about the mineral resources of the study area.
Abstract: In today’s Ethiopia, gold is the country’s largest hard currency earner. While Ethiopia also exports other valuable minerals such as sapphire, opal, tantalum, emerald, gemstones, and marble, gold has become the focal point for the country's economic transformation. The Menge area, nestled in the Benishangul Gumuz region of Western Ethiopia, is part...
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