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More nations plan for 'health disasters' fuelled by climate change
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that climate change will fuel various health risks as COP28 puts spotlight on issue.
- 9 in 10 nations now include health issues in climate plans
- Health concerns from disease to heat stress are increasing
- Nations urged to use climate action to boost public health
LONDON - Governments are increasingly focusing on health risks fuelled by global warming, with most nations now considering concerns from malaria to heart disease in their climate plans, according to data shared exclusively by the World Health Organization (WHO).
More than 90% of countries have included health hazards in their commitments to tackle climate change, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), up from 70% in 2020, according to new WHO data, set to be released in a forthcoming report.
The WHO's director for public health and environment, Maria Neira, said the climate crisis threatens key pillars of public health - including access to food, water, shelter and clean air - and countries may struggle to respond adequately to growing risks.
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