Report: Laura Marques|COP30 Brasil
Voice-over: Rebeca Rodrigues
Reporter: Ana Toni, COP30 CEO, highlighted Brasil's commitment to addressing the global health consequences of climate change during the 2025 Global Conference on Climate and Health in Brasília. The event brought together Brazilian Minister Alexandre Padilha (Health) and Minister Marina Silva (Environment), alongside international and regional leaders.
According to Toni, Brasil will spearhead discussions aimed at finalizing the Belém Action Plan for Health, set to be launched at COP30. The plan outlines strategies to adapt and strengthen health systems in response to the effects of climate change.
Ana Toni: The global health plan shows the world that we have solutions, and they need to be expanded and scalable, and that Brasil is a solution provider in many areas.
Reporter: Also attending the event, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Marina Silva, pointed out that one of the most obvious impacts of climate change is the increase in deaths caused by heatwaves, which now number 500,000 worldwide.
The source of the problem, she said, is the increase in CO2 emissions, which mainly affects the most vulnerable populations — those who contribute the least to emissions, but pay the highest price for them.
Marina Silva: Tackling the causes means reducing CO2 emissions, caused by the use of coal, oil, gas, and deforestation; it means looking after the health of our planet. Because we can't look after our health on a feverish planet.
Reporter: Health Minister Alexandre Padilha also warned of the consequences of global warming, such as the cases of chikungunya fever in Europe and the spread of dengue fever in the Americas.
He also highlighted the relationship between rising temperatures and the growth of respiratory diseases, dehydration events, and cardiovascular problems.
Alexandre Padilha: Health brings this data to show the world and world leaders that we need to tackle the causes of climate change.
Reporter: Mr. Padilha stated that Brasil began implementing the Belém Plan guidelines long ago.
The conference, promoted by the Brazilian government and the World Health Organization (WHO), aimed to discuss with representatives of WHO member states ways to build sustainable and climate-resilient health systems.
English version: Trad. Bárbara Menezes
Proofreading by Enrique Villamil