Health Risks

See how climate change is putting people’s health at risk, from spreading diseases to worsening air quality.

This tag covers stories about how our well-being is connected to a warming world.

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Asia
Pakistan
The Heat is On: New highest minimum temperature record broken in Karachi, Pakistan
With 32.5C on July 18th, Karachi, Pakistan, once again shattered its July record for the highest minimum temperatures. The...
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Africa
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ethiopia
Nigeria
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, and Nigeria (disease/maladie)
Scroll down for English Épidémie de choléra en Afrique: le changement climatique alimente une crise croissante Le choléra, une...
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Africa
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ethiopia
Nigeria
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Cholera Outbreak in Africa / Épidémie de choléra en Afrique
Scroll down for English Épidémie de choléra en Afrique: le changement climatique alimente une crise croissante Le choléra, une...
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Europe
Greece
Spain
Heatwave Alert for Tourists: Countries in the Europe mainland such as Spain and Greece Anticipate Extreme Temperatures
Tourists traveling to popular European holiday destinations such as Spain and Greece are advised to take significant precautions as...
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Asia
India
Indian capital city recorded its highest ever temperature of 52.9-degree Celsius
On 29th May, the Indian capital city New Delhi recorded its highest-ever temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius. The Indian...
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Global
Temperature Anomalies Hint at Another Record-Breaking Year
2023 wasn’t just hot, it smashed temperature records from June onwards, becoming the hottest year in 125,000 years [1]! 2024 seems to...
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Global
2023: A Record-Breaking Year for Global Climate Extremes
The WMO’s provisional State of the Global Climate report for 2023 has highlighted a significant climatic milestone, marking the...
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Global
Impacts of Global Climate Tipping Points on Health
Our high level panel at the SDG Tent in January 2024 looked at the connection between the impacts of climate...
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Global
Combating Pollution in the wake of COP28
Arctic pollution, especially black carbon from ships, speeds up ice melt. Urgent action is needed post-COP28 to cut emissions...
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Africa
Uganda
SDGS on thin ice – Uganda: Arctic warming and climate crisis
Climate change in Uganda, intensified by Arctic warming, is causing glacier melt, floods, and droughts, threatening agriculture, cultural heritage,...
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Africa
Senegal
SDGS on thin ice – Senegal: Arctic warming and climate crisis
Senegal faces climate risks like rising temperatures and sea levels, threatening agriculture and health. The government is focusing on...
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Africa
Kenya
SDGS on thin ice – Kenya: Arctic warming and climate crisis
Kenya faces escalating climate threats—droughts, floods, and heatwaves—jeopardizing SDG progress and demanding urgent adaptation efforts....

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