It’s a global problem
people live in areas highly susceptible to climate change.
additional deaths predicted by 2050.
in the death rate from extreme weather in vulnerable areas.
suffer from climate anxiety in the US alone.
It’s escalating
are attributed to climate change.
people are affected by food insecurity – 150 million more people since 2019.
is impacted by drought than in the 1950s.
in cases of dengue fever from 2000-2019.
It impacts economies
predicted cost to health systems due to climate change.
economic losses due to climate change by 2050.
more people will be in extreme poverty by 2030.
adaptation funding is for health.
WHO’s role in
climate and
health
Advocate
The World Health Organization (WHO) uses its global influence to outline threats to health from climate change, it advocates for opportunities to promote health while cutting carbon emissions, and ensures that health is fully represented in international climate change discussions.
Evidence-gatherer
WHO assesses the scientific evidence on climate change’s impact on health and develops a global research agenda based on its wide-ranging assessment of health needs.
Comprehensive support
WHO advises countries on effective ways to protect human health from climate change. It supports them to cut carbon emissions within the health sector, and increase the resilience of health systems against the threats posed by climate change.
Learn more about WHO’s work here.