The Hague: Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Azanom Grebisus said on Friday Climate crisis It only threatens to exploit and increase division and polarization.
On X, WHO chief Gibreus shared his experience testifying at the International Court of Justice about the effects of climate change and reiterated the world’s need for peace, justice and cooperation.
“We live in a time of geopolitical turmoil. The #ClimateCrisis only threatens to exacerbate exploitation and division and polarization. It is an honor and privilege to testify about the health impacts of the climate crisis at the International Court of Justice, Peace Palace. “There was a movement. In The Hague last week, as our world needs more than ever, peace, justice and cooperation,” Gibrius said. x
According to the WHO, climate change is expected to cause around 250 000 additional deaths annually between 2030 and 2050 from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea and heat stress alone.
Direct health damage is estimated to be between US$2-4 billion per year by 2030. Areas with weak health infrastructure – mostly in developing countries – will be able to cope without support to prepare and respond.
The WHO says that greenhouse gas emissions from the extraction and burning of fossil fuels contribute to both climate change and air pollution.
Meanwhile, India remains resolute in its fight against climate change as Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav on December 3 outlined India’s efforts to address land degradation and desertification, which the United Nations In line with the objectives of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). ).
Delivering India’s statement during the Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience at CoP16 of the UNCCD in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the minister described India’s journey in combating land degradation and desertification.
“Our journey represents a transformational narrative of commitment, innovation, and sustainable development. From recognizing land degradation as a major environmental challenge in CoP 5 to emphasizing community-led land restoration in CoP 10 , and then recognizing land restoration as a key environmental challenge. In CoP 14, we are all on this journey to a global commitment to restoring degraded lands. Be equal participants are,” he said. (ANI)