The Netherlands has committed €500,000 to the World Health Organization for climate and health programs in 2024. This funding strengthens a partnership that began in 2023, bringing total Dutch support to over €1.1 million. The initiative focuses on helping countries develop early warning systems for climate-related health risks. African, Asian, and Eastern Mediterranean nations have received assistance in building climate-resilient healthcare infrastructure. The partnership also supports the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health.
In 2024, the Netherlands and Peru led the adoption of a World Health Assembly resolution on climate and health. The timing is significant as countries prepare for COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan later this year. WHO estimates that coordinated climate-health efforts could save 7.5 million lives over the next four years. The Dutch government's 2023-2030 Global Health Strategy emphasizes addressing the intersection of climate change and public health challenges.