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Our food systems harm health and the planet, with over 30% of greenhouse gas emissions and a third of global disease burden. Shifting to healthier, plant-based diets can save 8 million lives yearly. WHO supports countries in improving diets and fighting climate change. 130+ countries signed COP 28 UAE declaration on climate and health to protect both people and the planet.

The speaker highlights the importance of acknowledging and documenting climate-related deaths. They emphasize that extreme heat is the leading cause of such fatalities. In Europe alone, 61,000 deaths were recorded last summer due to heat. However, data from Africa, Asia, and Latin America is not yet available, but it is estimated that the number of heat-related deaths in these regions is significant.

In a few days, our planet's population will reach 8 billion, highlighting the importance of this climate conference. The question of what we did for our world and planet when we had the chance will be asked by future generations. This conference serves as a reminder that the responsibility lies with us, and time is running out. Greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase, global temperatures are rising, and we are approaching irreversible tipping points of climate chaos. We are currently on a dangerous path, accelerating towards climate disaster.

I'm in Dubai at COP 28, a crucial meeting where the connection between health and climate change will be a key topic. The impact of climate change on food systems, resulting in farmers struggling to grow crops, will also be addressed. The speaker emphasizes the importance of using innovation to address these challenges.

Climate change is now a crisis, requiring immediate action. Sea levels are rising, flooding streets, wildfires are raging, and extreme storms and heat affect the DMV area.

When facing immediate survival needs like paying rent or buying groceries, it's easy to deprioritize climate change. Instinctively, during tough times, the focus shifts to short-term concerns. However, we cannot afford to ignore climate change, as it requires long-term attention and action. Unfortunately, there is significant political messaging that contradicts this necessity.

Our food systems contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and global disease burden. To address this, we need to shift towards healthier, plant-based diets. If we achieve this, we could save millions of lives annually. The World Health Organization (WHO) is committed to helping countries develop and implement policies for better diets and fighting climate change. It's encouraging that over 130 countries have signed the COP 28 UAE declaration on climate and health. Together, we can protect and promote the health of people and the planet.

In a few days, the world's population will reach 8 billion, highlighting the importance of this climate conference. The speaker emphasizes that we must be prepared to answer future generations when they ask what we did for our planet. The conference serves as a reminder that the responsibility lies with us, as greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase and global temperatures rise. Our planet is nearing irreversible tipping points, leading to climate chaos. The urgency to act is clear, as we are currently on a destructive path.

The speaker highlights the importance of acknowledging and documenting climate-related deaths. They emphasize that extreme heat is the leading cause of such fatalities. In Europe alone, 61,000 deaths were recorded last summer due to heat. However, the speaker notes that there is currently no comprehensive data available for Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Nonetheless, it is estimated that the number of heat-related deaths in these regions is significant.

Climate change is harming people's health, and health professionals need to be ready to tackle this challenge. The European Network on Climate and Health Education is being established to increase teaching on this subject in medical schools across Europe and beyond. The network will enhance the ability to collaborate and share best practices across universities. Health care professionals are increasingly on the frontline of climate change, and health leaders from across the public and private sectors are supporting this new network. This collaboration will help train the next generation of medics with the skills they need to treat the health impacts of climate change and deliver more sustainable health care. Many universities across the world don't teach about the health impacts of climate change, leaving a gap in knowledge and readiness to help patients.

Our food systems could save millions of lives per year if we implement policies to improve diets and fight climate change. I am very pleased that over 130 countries have signed the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health. Together, we can protect and promote the health of both people and the planet.

It doesn't matter who comes before us as long as they support this administration and ignore your beliefs. If your views are fundamental, how do you reconcile that? President Trump tasked me with ending the chronic disease epidemic and making America healthy again. This is my primary focus at HHS. If we don't tackle this issue, all other discussions about healthcare funding are irrelevant. The U.S. has the highest chronic disease burden globally, and during COVID, we accounted for 16% of deaths despite having only 4.2% of the world’s population. The average American who died from COVID had multiple chronic diseases. This situation poses an existential threat to our economy, military, and overall well-being, making it a top priority for President Trump. If confirmed, I will address this challenge directly.

We need to communicate effectively about climate change by addressing it as pollution. The focus should be on eliminating pollution rather than getting caught up in the broader climate dialogue. It's essential to unite all nations, regardless of differences, to tackle this issue collaboratively.

Our food systems are damaging the health of people and the planet. They contribute to a large portion of greenhouse gas emissions and global disease burden. To address this, we need to shift towards healthier, more diverse, and plant-based diets. If we achieve food systems that provide healthy diets for everyone, we could save millions of lives annually. WHO is dedicated to assisting countries in developing and implementing policies to improve diets and combat climate change. It is encouraging that more than 130 countries have signed the COP 28 UAE declaration on climate and health. Together, we can protect and promote the health of both people and the planet.

Food systems contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and global disease burden. Transforming food systems by promoting healthier, plant-based diets could save millions of lives annually. The World Health Organization (WHO) is dedicated to assisting countries in developing and implementing policies to improve diets and combat climate change. The speaker is pleased that more than 130 countries have signed the COP 28 UAE declaration on climate and health, emphasizing the importance of protecting and promoting the health of both people and the planet.

Hello, I'm Admiral Rachel Levine. This Black History Month, I'm partnering with OMH to promote better health for black communities. Climate change disproportionately affects the physical and mental health of these communities, with many black Americans living in areas that heighten their vulnerability to climate-related health issues. Additionally, 65% report feeling anxious about climate change's impact. Our Office of Climate Change and Health Equity and the Office of Environmental Justice are collaborating with providers and community leaders to find innovative solutions to these health challenges. For more information, visit hhs.gov and join us next Thursday for insights from another HHS leader on supporting black community health.

The climate crisis is a health crisis, with increasing humanitarian emergencies. Climate action can save lives. Investing in health workers is crucial. The resolution on climate change and health is welcomed. Countries must take urgent action. Climate change and air pollution threaten child health globally. Children need protection for their future.

"It's now ten years since the world in Paris entered the legally binding agreement to avoid dangerous climate change." "Since then, science has become overwhelmingly clear, allowing long term global warming to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius constitutes danger." "and in 2024, annual global temperature change was pushed beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius for the first time on our watch." "The long term average warming is now between one point three and one point five 1.4 degrees." "We are on a path to breach 1.5 degrees Celsius multi decadal boundary within the next five, ten years, a temperature we've not experienced over the past one hundred thousand years." "Here we must admit failure, failure to protect peoples and nations from unmanageable impacts of human induced climate change."

We need to provide better tools to poor farmers to combat climate change. I became aware of this issue while visiting Africa and witnessing the devastating effects of temperature increase on crops, leading to malnutrition and increased deaths. By utilizing gene sequencing, AI, and satellite data, we can enhance the productivity and resilience of all crops, not just mainstream ones. This will greatly improve the lives of over 500 million farmers. Scaling up these improvements is crucial, and prioritizing high-impact interventions, similar to how we prioritize health interventions, is essential. Today marks a significant milestone in accelerating innovation for climate adaptation.

We are in a planetary emergency and must act to prevent people from becoming climate refugees and losing their lives and livelihoods.

The inflation reduction passed a year ago has put the US back on the map as a global climate leader. However, concerns arise that the momentum may change after the 2024 elections. Speaker 1 believes that no politician can halt the ongoing transition towards addressing climate change. This transition is driven by scientific evidence and is not influenced by politics or ideology. It is crucial for everyone to contribute to this transition as it directly affects the air we breathe, pollution levels, farming, living conditions, children, and disease.

We're in the middle of a crisis caused by a public health pandemic. Over 220,000,000 Americans have died in just the last several months. This public health epidemic has taken the lives of over 220,000,000 Americans in the last several months.

The goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is crucial, as even a small increase can have significant impacts. The Paris Agreement, signed by 193 parties in 2015, aims to keep temperature rise below this threshold. Currently, the planet is already 1.1 degrees warmer than pre-industrial levels. If temperatures rise by 1.5 degrees, 69 million people will be affected by rising sea levels, while 80 million will be affected at 2 degrees. Heat waves will impact 14% of the population at 1.5 degrees, increasing to 37% at 2 degrees. Additionally, biodiversity loss and extreme weather events will worsen. To achieve the 1.5-degree target, global emissions must be reduced by 45% by 2030 and reach zero by 2050. Immediate action is essential to minimize the worst effects of climate change.

Canadians have experienced the devastating effects of climate change, such as wildfires, floods, and storms. We acknowledge that this is a global issue and it is our duty to make decisions based on scientific evidence and take ambitious actions. Although we are concerned, we remain hopeful. We understand that time is running out and we must act now. We must not let this opportunity pass and we cannot go back on our commitments.

Climate change is the biggest threat to the world. Time is running out, and this is a fact. Finally, everyone in America is acknowledging it.