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Rockefeller and Gates Foundations Launch $300M Climate Health Initiative

11/14/2025

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At COP30 in Belem, Brazil (2024), the Rockefeller Foundation and the Gates Foundation announced a $300 million initiative to combat climate-related health impacts.
The funding aims to develop solutions for risks from extreme heat, air pollution, and infectious diseases.
Experts warn climate change worsens health issues, citing nearly 550,000 annual heat-related deaths.
Brazil's broader climate-health strategy supports vulnerable groups, including children and outdoor workers, who face the greatest risks.

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Story summary

At COP30 in Belem, Brazil (2024), the Rockefeller Foundation and the Gates Foundation announced a $300 million initiative to combat climate-related health impacts.
The funding aims to develop solutions for risks from extreme heat, air pollution, and infectious diseases.
Experts warn climate change worsens health issues, citing nearly 550,000 annual heat-related deaths.
Brazil's broader climate-health strategy supports vulnerable groups, including children and outdoor workers, who face the greatest risks.