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230 Groups Demand Health Focus at COP30 Climate Talks

11/4/2025

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Over 230 organizations signed an open letter urging COP30 in Belém, Brazil to prioritize health in climate discussions.
The letter states health underpins resilience and justice and calls for phasing out fossil fuels in favor of renewable energy.
It highlights health impacts from climate change, including heat-related deaths and disease spread, and urges action to redirect subsidies and insulate talks from fossil-fuel interests.

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Over 230 organizations signed an open letter urging COP30 in Belém, Brazil to prioritize health in climate discussions.
The letter states health underpins resilience and justice and calls for phasing out fossil fuels in favor of renewable energy.
It highlights health impacts from climate change, including heat-related deaths and disease spread, and urges action to redirect subsidies and insulate talks from fossil-fuel interests.