Asia's Developing Future
Asia's Developing Future
Asian Development Bank Institute
How to climate-proof health care
11 minutes Posted Sep 24, 2024 at 2:32 am.
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Climate change is likely to have catastrophic repercussions on human health, with health costs amounting to between $2 billion - to $4 billion a year. Estimates also suggest that the economic burden of climate change could rise to a staggering $54 trillion with just a 1.5°C rise. Join Nitya Mohan-Khemka, director of strategic initiatives with PATH as she unpacks the urgent actions and potential solutions needed to climate-proof health care systems.