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UN highlights climate‑health links at COP30; launches refugee carbon fund and food‑waste initiative
Summary
At COP30 the UN highlighted links between human health and climate risk, announced an extreme‑heat governance toolkit and described two UN initiatives: a refugee‑driven carbon finance fund launching projects in Uganda and Rwanda, and a UNEP‑backed program to halve food waste supported by a $3 million GEF project.
The United Nations on Wednesday emphasized the link between human health and planetary health at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, and highlighted several new initiatives aimed at adaptation and emissions reduction.
Spokesperson Stephanie said that in a large city like Belém, "we are reminded of the deep connection between human health and the health of our planet." She noted that Simon Stiell and partners launched a Belém health action plan intended to integrate adaptation, equity and…
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