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- The Belem Health Action Plan (BHAP) was launched at COP30.
- It is the first international climate adaptation framework dedicated specifically to health.
- The plan outlines 60 action items covering surveillance systems, evidence-based policies, and health innovation.
- A US$300 million investment was announced to support BHAP implementation.
- The framework addresses climate-related health risks, including heatwaves, vector-borne diseases, and disruption of food and water systems.
- BHAP is part of the COP30 Action Agenda, Objective 16, promoting resilient health systems.
- Health impacts of climate change have accelerated, potentially causing 14.5–15.6 million deaths by 2050 (World Bank).
- Global climate adaptation finance for health is limited, with only 0.5–4% of funds allocated to health.
- BHAP has been endorsed by over 80 countries and institutions, mostly civil society and UN agencies.
- The plan aims to build climate-resilient health systems, mobilise finance and technology, and reduce emissions in healthcare.
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