"Global Climate and Health Crisis in Focus: WHO to Host Landmark 2025 Conference in Brazil"

The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Government of Brazil, will host the 2025 Global Conference on Climate and Health from 29 to 31 July, 2025, in Brasília, Brazil.This important meeting is also the official pre-meeting to COP30, dealing with the fundamental nature of the relationship between human health and climate change. Also, the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH) is holding its 2nd meeting.

WHO has long issued warnings about the risks climate change poses to human health. According to Dr Maria Neira from WHO, the health crisis caused by climate change is no longer a future threat—it is happening now and is already affecting millions of people, especially the most vulnerable.

The main goals of the conference are to develop strong plans and commitments that will help guide action at COP30 and beyond. Key expected outcomes include creating a roadmap called the Belém Health Action Plan, gaining national commitments under the ATACH alliance, and strengthening the role of health in climate policy. Scientific research and evidence will also support policy decisions.

Brazil’s Health Minister, Alexandre Padilha, said the country is focused on helping the most affected people and is working on real solutions that protect both health and the planet. The conference will showcase how health systems can become stronger and more environmentally friendly while improving air quality, protecting nature, and ensuring public health.

WHO is urging all countries to invest more in climate and health solutions, especially in reducing risks, adapting to climate impacts, and building health system resilience.

The event will be attended by global leaders, ministers, scientists, civil society, and organizations from over 90 countries. Additionally, it will serve as ATACH's annual in-person meeting. For spectators worldwide, the major sessions will be webcast online.

WHO highlights that the environment, health, and climate are deeply connected. If we don’t act now, rising temperatures, extreme weather, and air pollution will continue to harm people’s health and overwhelm healthcare systems. However, coordinated global action can still make a positive difference.

On July 29, WHO will also issue the 7th Global Evidence Review on Health and Migration (GEHM), which will examine the health of migrants affected by climate change.  The report will be presented in an online event.