On November 9, 2026, The National Academy of Medicine in conjunction with the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) and the Global Coalition of Academies of Medicine on Climate and Health, issued the following statement at COP31:
As the Global Coalition of Academies of Medicine on Climate and Health, we reaffirm our shared commitment to advancing science-informed climate and health action and recognize COP31’s priority of Dynamic and Resilient Health Systems as an opportunity to build health systems that are aligned with this shared commitment. Together, we support collective action that strengthens international scientific cooperation, builds institutional capacity, dedicates financing, and safeguards health.
Held at the Türkiye Pavilion in Antalya, the event brought together leaders from national academies of medicine, COP host countries, and global climate and health experts to explore the role academies can play in building dynamic, resilient, and sustainable health systems. The session featured perspectives from Victor J. Dzau, Daniel Murdiyarso, Maria Neira, Muzaffer Şeker, and Agnes Soares da Silva.
During the session, the Global Coalition reaffirmed its shared commitment to advancing science-informed climate and health action, recognizing COP31’s priority of Dynamic and Resilient Health Systems as an opportunity to strengthen international scientific cooperation, build institutional capacity, dedicate financing, and safeguard health.
