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Young African student reviews his lessons on the wind turbine in Cameroon (iStock Media Lens King, 2023)
Power of coordination in a time of political upheaval: The GCHA’s First Global Assembly

Power of coordination in a time of political upheaval: The GCHA’s First Global Assembly

In a volatile global political climate, where borders are closing, aid is shrinking, and scientific collaboration is being undermined, the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA)’s first General Membership Assembly, held virtually on 20 February 2024, stands as a powerful example of how health practitioners can continue to forge connections and share vital information in the face of these global challenges.

The Health Community at COP28 – Where Do We Go to From Here?

The Health Community at COP28 – Where Do We Go to From Here?

Following December’s UN climate negotiations in Dubai,  Global Climate and Health Alliance Executive Director Dr Jeni Miller reflects on the climate summit’s outcomes, and the action needed next to protect people’s health from the climate crisis. 

Priorities for a Healthy COP28

Priorities for a Healthy COP28

Health organisations from around the world set out their key priorities for COP28 that would ensure that climate action protects and restores human health and wellbeing.

Countdown to COP28

Countdown to COP28

The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, or COP28, will convene from 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). For the first time in the history of the global climate negotiations, health is officially on the agenda and health ministers are...

Health at COP28: Key information

Health at COP28: Key information

Where and when? COP28 will take place between Thursday 30 Nov 2023 – Tuesday, 12 Dec 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The formal negotiations will take place in The Blue Zone, a site managed by the UNFCCC, and open to accredited party and observer delegates...

For Health’s Sake: Stop Financing Fossil Fuels

For Health’s Sake: Stop Financing Fossil Fuels

At the end of this week, global health community representatives, policy makers, climate experts, economists and civil society will be meeting at COP27 (GCHA page on COP27) in Egypt. This year’s location could not be more emblematic for the United Nations climate...