About 80 countries and organisations came together at COP30 in Belem, Brazil to launch the Belem Action Plan for Health and Climate Adaptation, aimed at strengthening global health systems to cope better with impacts of climate change.

Meanwhile, about 35 philanthropies, under the banner of Climate and Health Funders Coalition, announced an initial commitment of US $300 million for integrated action to deal with both the causes of climate change as well as its consequences on human health. This money would also support the implementation of the Belem Health Action Plan and be used for accelerating health solutions where they are needed the most, a statement said.

At an event organised by the COP30 organisers, Global Climate and Health Alliance and Carbon Copy, speakers highlighted the ac

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