- A report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has highlighted the insufficient preparedness of the health sector to safeguard people from the impacts of heat and extreme weather events, even as the frequency of such events is expected to increase.
- By 2030, it is predicted that there will be approximately 560 medium- to large-scale disaster events every year, equating to 1.5 events per day. These disasters include heatwaves, droughts, floods, and wildfires.
- Extreme weather events resulting from climate change will have a significant impact on the health of the most vulnerable countries and populations. This includes threats from heatwaves, droughts, floods, and wildfires.
- Most national climate plans (NDCs) now recognize climate change as a threat to human well-being and planetary health. Climate targets are increasingly considering the benefits of mitigation activities, including climate services, on human health.
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