The World Health Organization (WHO) stresses the central role of health in national climate strategies ahead of Conference of Parties 28(COP28), emphasising the inseparable connection between climate change and human well-being.

WHO's "2023 review of health in nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and long-term strategies" highlights progress, with 91% of available NDCs now incorporating health considerations.

However, critical gaps persist, notably in addressing air pollution, as only 16% of NDCs set explicit targets for its reduction.

Health-specific climate action remains underfunded, with a mere 2% of adaptation funding allocated to projects safeguarding human health.

WHO urges increased multilateral climate financing for health initiatives and spearheads a dedicated Health day at COP-28 on December 3, 2023, emphasising the urgent need for global health-focused climate action at all levels.