There are also many health and welfare-related NGOs that operate at the international level. Many international agencies play an important role in disaster and humanitarian relief, such as the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the UN High Commission for Refugees, WHO, and international disaster relief agencies. The specialised agencies of the United Nations are primarily mandated to support government planning and management in Member States, by strengthening sectors such as industry, health and agriculture. These agencies also play an important role in assisting countries to apply internationally-agreed rules and regulations, and quality standards. Accordingly, these agencies consider that technology transfer, as it is broadly defined, should principally serve the needs of Member States regarding selection and implementation of mitigation and adaptive measures for the impacts of global climate change.
Nations have both abilities and responsibilities, resources and needs.
There will be benefit in sharing and networking, and in working within the framework provided by WHO and other international agencies.