Health and Climate Change Summary for Policymakers now available

The 2025 Global Report of the Lancet Countdown reveals that climate change action offers a lifeline. Millions of lives are being lost each year due to fossil fuel dependence, rising greenhouse gas emissions, and insufficient adaptation efforts.

This summary for policymakers highlights key findings and health and climate priority actions to protect and promote health.

📈 Escalating health costs – heat-related deaths, food insecurity, and economic losses are surging.
🏛️ Political backsliding – fossil fuel investments are growing while adaptation finance remains inadequate.
🩺 Opportunities for health gains – climate action can save lives, improve air quality, and strengthen economies.

📄 Read the Summary for Policymakers here: https://buff.ly/V5XM9DL