Global physician leader calls for stronger financial and political commitments to put health at the center of COP29 negotiations
As the effects of the climate crisis on human health comes under the spotlight at COP29 in Baku, the 麻豆B影院 Association (WMA), representing more than 10 million physicians worldwide, is calling for stronger financial and political commitments at the intersection of climate change and public health.
Said Dr Ashok Philip, WMA President, 鈥淎 delegation from the 麻豆B影院 Association is attending COP29 in Baku, to monitor negotiations. We call for health to be placed at the centre of negotiations and countries鈥� financial climate pledges.鈥�
鈥淧ublic health is not negotiable. The WMA is concerned about the growing impact of climate change on human health, animal health and the health of our planet.鈥�
Extreme weather events, air pollution, increasing temperatures and continued use of fossil fuels are contributing to a range of health issues.
Health professionals have a key role in advocating for increased investment in public health infrastructure and climate resilient health systems.
WMA welcomes the 聽requesting that public health is prioritised in the climate negotiations.