Climate change impacts health across all populations, but its effects are disproportionately severe for marginalised groups, including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, gender-diverse communities, and aging populations. These intersecting vulnerabilities arise from systemic barriers, social inequities, and climate-related disruptions. Addressing these challenges through inclusive, equitable health strategies is essential to ensure that no one is left behind as we adapt to a changing climate.

Climate change is reshaping global migration patterns, with profound implications for health. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation are displacing millions of people annually, often compounding existing health vulnerabilities. This brief examines how climate-induced migration impacts health and explores pathways to resilience.

Climate change is amplifying the global burden of vector-borne diseases (VBDs), such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and Lyme disease. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events are altering the habitats and behaviors of vectors like mosquitoes, ticks, and flies, expanding their geographic range and transmission seasons. These shifts have significant implications for global health, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The intersection of climate change and tourism health is an urgent issue that demands immediate attention. As global temperatures rise, the tourism industry faces new and unprecedented challenges, from the rising frequency of extreme weather events to the shifting patterns of infectious diseases and environmental degradation. This white paper explores the profound impacts of climate change on both the health of tourists and the viability of tourism destinations, offering key insights into the risks and opportunities for stakeholders. By understanding these evolving dynamics, businesses, policymakers, and health professionals can take proactive measures to protect public health, ensure sustainable tourism practices, and safeguard the future of the industry.

The intersection of healthy ageing and climate change is becoming an increasingly critical issue in the Western Pacific Region. As the population ages, vulnerabilities associated with both climate impacts and ageing amplify, creating complex public health challenges. This white paper explores how climate change exacerbates the health risks for older populations, the unique vulnerabilities in the Western Pacific Region, and strategies to promote resilience and adaptation.

Droughts, driven by climate change, are among the most severe environmental stressors impacting human health. As water resources dwindle and ecosystems deteriorate, droughts amplify existing health challenges and introduce new risks. Understanding these impacts and implementing adaptive strategies is critical for building resilience in vulnerable populations.

Climate change introduces not only direct risks to health but also significant uncertainties in predicting and managing its impacts. Health systems and policymakers must grapple with the complexity of these risks to build resilience and ensure adaptive, flexible solutions.

As the impacts of climate change intensify, the need for robust health-focused risk assessments becomes more urgent. Climate change affects health through direct pathways like extreme weather events and indirect pathways such as changes in ecosystems and socio-economic systems. A comprehensive understanding of these risks is essential for protecting populations and guiding adaptive actions.

Climate change is reshaping the global health landscape, and tuberculosis (TB), a disease long associated with poverty and deprivation, is no exception. As temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, the conditions that enable TB to thrive are becoming more prevalent.

Climate change is reshaping ecosystems globally, altering interactions between humans, animals, and the environment. These changes are increasing the risks of zoonoses—infectious diseases that jump from animals to humans, such as COVID-19, Ebola, and avian influenza. Understanding and addressing these risks is essential for global health security.

Water is fundamental to life, yet climate change is reshaping the world’s water systems in ways that threaten human health. From floods to droughts, changes in water availability and quality have cascading impacts on health outcomes globally. Addressing these challenges is essential for building climate-resilient health systems and protecting vulnerable populations.

Urbanization is a defining trend of the 21st century, with over half the global population now living in urban areas. While cities offer economic opportunities and improved access to healthcare, the combination of rapid urbanization and climate change presents significant health challenges. Addressing these challenges is critical for building healthy, sustainable cities.