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. 2026 May 13;26:2080. doi: 10.1186/s12889-026-27472-4

Table 2.

Evaluating the effectiveness of strategies

Category Intervention Evaluation Method Evaluation Outcome Reference
1. Preventive Measures Emission caps, clean transportation Scenario modeling Health co-benefits implied [10]
Replace diesel buses Cost–benefit analysis Effective and cost-saving [13]
Air quality control, clean cooking subsidies Policy assessment Reduction in stunting suggested [19]
Nutrition security prioritization Vulnerability analysis Effectiveness implied [43]
Malaria control tailored to local needs Observational Impact discussed, not quantified [40]
Emissions reduction scenarios under TCI Modeling Health co-benefits and economic savings [10]
Indoor air filtration + exposure reduction recommendations RCT/Experimental Improved asthma control (c-ACT, FEV1, reduced medication need) [26]
Bioculturally-appropriate hydration & cooling strategies Observational/Modeling Effectiveness implied in reducing heat stress [8]
Drought-sensitive targeting framework Predictive modeling Effective targeting for malnutrition [7]
2. Adaptive Measures Agricultural adaptation Observational Improved nutrition [23]
Asset sales, consumption reduction Observational Found insufficient [34]
Indoor sensor networks Not evaluated Monitoring emphasized [6]
Crop diversification, off-farm jobs, shifting planting dates Observational Current coping insufficient; adaptation needed [34]
Agricultural practices: new varieties, mulching, intercropping Observational Higher adaptive capacity → better child nutrition [23]
Adjusting parenting roles/labor distribution Observational/Conceptual Effectiveness not explicitly evaluated [5]
3. Combined Preventive + Adaptive Poverty reduction in low-emission scenarios Modeling Health co-benefits implied [14]
Use of climate indicators Conceptual Strategy not evaluated [22]
TRA-based communication Behavioral pre/post Improved beliefs & intentions [33]
Message framing for climate change Experimental Congruent messaging more effective [32]
4. Community-Based Interventions Tree planting, community education Observational Improved awareness [30]
Challenging cultural norms Community feedback Positive engagement [48]
Girl participation in decision-making Not evaluated Strategy noted, not assessed [15]
Youth-led advocacy & public awareness Observational/Qualitative Successful advocacy; engagement increased [41]
Involving adolescents in communication and education Conceptual Need for improved communication highlighted [42]
5. Educational & Awareness Climate change education Pre/post knowledge tests Significant improvement [46]
School manual training Pre/post assessment Knowledge increased significantly [24]
[32]
[42]
6. Mental Health Resilience Emotionally varied videos Participant feedback Promise shown; further study needed [9]
Climate anxiety education Psychological scales Education reduced anxiety [47]
7. Disaster Preparedness & Response Bushfire recovery program Feedback from participants Positive effect on children [28]
Household preparedness via child advocacy Observational Adaptive actions increased [36]
ABM flood evacuation workshops Engagement evaluation High child engagement [35]
Disaster-related childcare policy Not evaluated Not assessed [5]
Water infrastructure + community engagement Qualitative Positive early impacts; further study needed [3]
Women’s political empowerment & female education Observational Improved child health outcomes [20]
Policies for youth skills-building, shelter, WASH, environmental projects Observational/Policy analysis Effectiveness implied [16, 17]
Public health interventions for nutrition security Observational/Policy Vulnerable districts prioritized [44]