Global Coalition of Academies of Medicine for COP30 Climate and Health Action: Implementing Belém Health Action Plan Priorities

Climate change represents one of the most profound threats to human health in the 21st century, serving as a threat multiplier for health risks including heat-related morbidity, respiratory and cardiovascular disease, food and water insecurity, the geographic spread of infectious pathogens, and more.  

National academies of medicine hold a uniquely influential position at the intersection of science, policy, and public trust. As trusted voices in their respective countries, they are vital in advancing public health priorities and guiding evidence-based policymaking.

The upcoming Belém Health Action Plan, with its strong emphasis on the health dimensions of climate change and implementation, presents a critical opportunity for national academies to collectively affirm the urgent need for action and align their institution’s and nation’s work with the Belém Health Action Plan’s priorities. By uniting around a shared statement of support, academies can elevate the health framing of the climate crisis, catalyze national-level commitment, and demonstrate the global health community’s resolve to implement climate and health as a worldwide priority.