Foundation S shared a post on LinkedIn:
“We are at the World Health Assembly in Geneva this week with a clear message: the climate crisis is a public health emergency of international concern.
Communities around the world face converging crises, including climate emergencies, conflict, displacement and health inequities. The cost of inaction will last generations and put millions more lives at risk.
We welcome the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Heath’s recommendation to declare the climate crisis a public health emergency. The report highlights how rising heat, flooding, infectious diseases, food insecurity and air pollution are already amplifying health impacts globally, while the scale of coordinated response still falls short.
This reinforces what we have consistently seen: health systems are under growing strain, and only by accelerating locally-led and scalable adaptation that can evolve to meet more frequent, complex crises.
Alongside our partners, we will continue to champion solutions that strengthen resilience, support frontline communities and help health systems adapt – because protecting health in a changing climate cannot wait.
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