Released just before COP28, which uniquely prioritizes health, it calls for commitments and actions for an accelerated, equitable transition.
The 2023 Lancet Countdown report focuses primarily on the urgent need for a health-centered approach to address the irreversible consequences of climate change. Released just before COP28, which uniquely prioritizes health, it calls for commitments and actions for an accelerated, equitable transition. Without rapid mitigation addressing climate change’s root causes and supporting adaptation, human health faces significant jeopardy.