[Tree] The battle for climate action at COP28

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updates: Delegates at COP28 in Dubai called for stronger global health systems to protect populations from the negative impacts of climate change on health. A new declaration on climate and health was signed, aiming to accelerate actions to protect people from climate impacts and increase finance for climate and health solutions. The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasized the need to build climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems. The COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health, signed by 123 countries, acknowledges the need to protect communities and prepare healthcare systems for climate-related health impacts. The COP28 summit also highlighted the role of digital technologies in climate action, with an event on 'Green Digital Action' hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

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updates: 123 countries endorse Declaration on Climate and Health at COP28

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updates: The COP28 Presidency and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have announced the 'COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health' to protect people's health from climate impacts. The Declaration, signed by 123 countries, recognizes the need to prepare healthcare systems for climate-related health impacts such as extreme heat, air pollution, and infectious diseases. The Declaration was developed with the support of several countries and marks a significant step in acknowledging health as a crucial element of climate action. The COP28 Presidency and WHO have also unveiled ten principles to enhance financing for climate and health solutions. Over 40 financing partners and civil society organizations have endorsed the COP28 Guiding Principles for Financing Climate and Health Solutions. Additionally, stakeholders have committed to dedicating $1 billion to address the climate health crisis. The COP28 Presidency emphasizes the importance of decarbonizing energy systems to reduce emissions by at least 43% over the next seven years. COP28's Health Day will feature the first-ever climate and health Ministerial, bringing together health ministers and senior health delegations from over 100 countries. The COP28 Presidency will also convene climate and global health financiers, development banks, countries, philanthropies, and the private sector to address country priorities and scale up finance interventions for human health.

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updates: African business leaders' role and public-private collaboration highlighted

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updates: Ursula von der Leyen's speech on climate finance and partnerships

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updates: President Samia Suluhu Hassan urges action and financing at COP28

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updates: King Charles urges 'genuine' climate action at COP28

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Version 0.01 (2023-12-01 03:41:42.600000)

updates: Added information about Asia's role in the climate fight

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Version 0.0 (2023-11-30 23:38:15.258000)

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