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Urgent Call for Climate Funding to Protect Global Health

11/11/2025

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COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced global climate funding for health systems.
A report from adelphi shows only 0.5% of climate funding goes to health, despite a $2.54 billion adaptation gap.
The conference features Health Day and the Belém Health Action Plan to integrate health into negotiations.
Experts warn that without increased investment, vulnerable nations like Bangladesh will face severe health threats from climate change.

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COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced global climate funding for health systems.
A report from adelphi shows only 0.5% of climate funding goes to health, despite a $2.54 billion adaptation gap.
The conference features Health Day and the Belém Health Action Plan to integrate health into negotiations.
Experts warn that without increased investment, vulnerable nations like Bangladesh will face severe health threats from climate change.