Health and the 2030 Agenda: strengthening global cooperation for health and sustainable development

The 2030 Agenda was designed to address global challenges, but progress has stalled due to political fragmentation and the escalating climate crisis. Climate change worsens hunger, poverty, inequality, and health risks. In 2023, 733 million people were facing hunger, and rising temperatures and extreme weather events are fuelling disease outbreaks such as the 12.4 million cases of dengue fever in 2024 and the over 350,000 cases of cholera in Africa since 2021.  

Ocean degradation is also disrupting food systems and livelihoods. Fragmented policies on climate, biodiversity, and pollution often hinder progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Health is deeply affected by, and central to, sustainable development — it must be integrated across policies. Resilient, equitable health systems support gender equality, education, and food security.  

Ahead of COP30 and the Global Goal on Adaptation talks, this G-STIC conference is a pivotal moment to incorporate health into adaptation indicators. This session will bring together global experts to promote action and innovation for integrated, climate-resilient health strategies and accelerate the achievement of the SDGs.