Experts Call for $120bn Climate Health Funding by 2035

During the 64th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Bonn, Germany, experts from the Global Climate Health Alliance called on world leaders to increase public adaptation financing to $120 billion annually by 2035. This funding is crucial for helping vulnerable communities cope with the growing health impacts of climate change, including increased malnutrition, waterborne diseases, and extreme weather events.

Jess Beagle, a policy lead at the alliance, warned that inadequate adaptation funding undermines efforts to protect public health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries already facing climate-related challenges. The alliance emphasized the need for wealthy nations to accelerate plans to transition away from fossil fuels, as continued reliance on oil and gas poses serious threats to human health and the environment.

The experts also expressed concern over the growing health impacts of climate-related loss and damage, urging for better documentation and accountability regarding financial commitments made to address these issues.