Belem: The United Nations has introduced the 'Belem Health Action Plan' at the COP30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, to help health systems adapt to rising temperatures and extreme weather. The plan aims to mitigate the health risks posed by climate change, such as disease outbreaks, food and water insecurity, and disruptions to medical services.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the plan was developed by the World Health Organisation and the UN University in partnership with Brazil. It outlines practical steps for integrating health priorities into climate policies. Discussions regarding its implementation are scheduled for Friday at the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health pavilion.
In addition to the health plan, the UN Environment Programme launched an initiative to cut global food waste by half by 2030. This initiative could significantly reduce methane emissions by up to 7%. The agency highlighted that over one billion tonnes of food are wasted annually, contributing approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 14% of methane emissions.