Climate change represents one of the most profound threats to human health in the 21st century, serving as a threat multiplier for health risks including heat-related morbidity, respiratory and cardiovascular disease, food and water insecurity, the geographic spread of infectious pathogens, and more.
National academies of medicine hold a uniquely influential position at the intersection of science, policy, and public trust. As trusted voices in their respective countries, they are vital in advancing public health priorities and guiding evidence-based policymaking.
The upcoming Belém Health Action Plan, with its strong emphasis on the health dimensions of climate change and implementation, presents a critical opportunity for national academies to collectively affirm the urgent need for action and align their institution’s and nation’s work with the Belém Health Action Plan’s priorities. By uniting around a shared statement of support, academies can elevate the health framing of the climate crisis, catalyze national-level commitment, and demonstrate the global health community’s resolve to implement climate and health as a worldwide priority.
This webinar will feature representatives from national academies who will discuss their support for the COP30 Belém Health Action Plan and provide insights into their institutions’ climate and health initiatives.
The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Medicine—collectively, the National Academies—are independent, non-partisan, and tax exempt. The mission of the National Academies is the provision of trusted, evidence-based advice. It is essential to the execution of the mission that participants in our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. Statements and presentations made are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academies.
