Building migrant- and refugee-inclusive health systems in a changing climate
As the world gathered at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), convened a pivotal high-level event to address the intersection of climate change, migration, displacement and health.
COP29 brought attention to adaptation, loss and damage, emphasizing an inclusive process and outcomes. This includes integrating the health needs of migrants and refugees into national adaptation plans, scaling up investments in migrant-inclusive health systems and leveraging partnerships for community-centred solutions.