Earlier this week, we released a statement supporting the first-ever dedicated day that focused on Climate Change and Health at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). In the statement, we urged the integration of our recommendations into COP28 discussions, such as funding research and training for future public health leaders, enhancing resilience in public health systems, supporting research to better understand the health impacts of climate change; and more.

We emphasized the crucial role of academic public health institutions in educating leaders and conducting research for evidence-based decision-making. We also support the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER)’s seven-point action plan for COP28.