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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum
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Head of climate and health unit at WHO. Occasional cyclist for health, planet & pleasure. Most news on climate change & health is bad - so I mainly post on solutions & progress. And some dad jokes. All views here are personal, republication ≠ endorsement.
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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum @diarmidcl.bsky.social · Nov 29
Hi all!

Just turned up on Bluesky. Relaxing, isn't it?

I see the climate and health clan started without me 🙂

👋 @drmarianeira.bsky.social @jvipondmd.bsky.social @gchalliance.bsky.social @lancetcountdown.bsky.social @maibached.bsky.social @courtghoward.bsky.social @marinaromanello.bsky.social
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Fully endorse this excellent Economist article by Minister of Health of 🇳🇱

It makes clear why health should be central to identifying and promoting actions that are good for people right now, as well as for the climate.

Also - bikes 😊

impact.economist.com/health-socie...
Health is the popular twin of climate action—use it for benefits across the board
Make health a goal and you will not only achieve economic and social gains, but also help motivate climate action, argues Judith Tielen, minister for youth, prevention and sport of the Netherlands
impact.economist.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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who.int
Investing in #ClimateAction is not just about the planet. It is about people.

US$ 11 billion a year could build climate-resilient health systems, costing less than US$ 2 per person worldwide.

Let's call on your leaders to put health at the heart of every climate plan! 👉bit.ly/HealthCOP30 #COP30
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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luckytran.com
Feeling sick? You may be suffering from CLIMATE CRISIS!
November 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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news.un.org/en/story/202...
COP30: Climate crisis is a health crisis, WHO warns as philanthropies pledge $300m for solutions
Climate change is already fueling a global health emergency, killing more than half a million people each year through extreme heat and threatening hospitals worldwide, according to a major report rel...
news.un.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
diarmidcl.bsky.social
Climate action is good for you.

www.sierraclub.org/sierra/cop30...
COP30 Forges Ahead as World’s Biggest Emitter, the United States, Stays Absent
With no delegation, the US has left a vacuum that others are already filling
www.sierraclub.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM
diarmidcl.bsky.social
Happy health day at the COP!

It’s a big one.

Governments, health practitioners, NGOs, endorse the Belem Health Action Plan from 🇧🇷 presidency, with WHO support. Philanthropies pledge US$300 million in new coordinated funding.

Vamos lá!
November 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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who.int
The climate crisis is a health crisis and each of us has the power to act:

👍 Choose clean transport
👍 Try a plant-based diet
👍 Shop locally
👍 Call on governments to ensure clean air & adopt smart climate policies
👍 Speak up about #ClimateChange
👍 Demand suppliers to reduce emissions

#COP30
Graphic showing a white outline of lungs with black branches on a green-yellow background. Text reads: “The climate crisis is a health crisis, but each one of us can be part of a solution.” Graphic on a green-yellow textured background titled “What you can do to make a difference?” Text highlights small steps: “Switch to a plant-based diet,” “Take public transport or human-powered transport such as walking, running or biking,” “Switch to renewable energy and reduce our energy consumption in homes,” and “Shop locally to reduce transport emissions and improve your economy.” Graphic on a green-yellow textured background titled “And some big steps.” Text reads: “Demand that your governments take serious climate and clean air action,” “Demand investment in and better conditions for health workers,” “Demand that your suppliers reduce their emissions,” and “Speak to your friends, relatives, community about climate change and collectively adopt sustainable practices.”
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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who.int
Every climate decision is a health decision.

From local communities to global leaders, #ClimateAction is needed now to:
💚 Protect lives
💪 Strengthen health systems
🛡️ Secure a safe, healthy future for all

Learn more: bit.ly/HealthCOP30 #COP30
Infographic with a colourful textured background. Large white lungs illustration in the centre. Text reads: ‘The climate crisis is a health crisis, but every leader has the power to shape a healthier, safer future.’ Infographic with a colourful textured background showing actions leaders can take on climate and health. Text boxes read: Build climate-resilient, low-carbon health systems; Ensure access to clean energy and safe water for all; Strengthen disease detection and early warning systems; Cut emissions to protect the air we breathe; Support communities to prepare for climate risks and stay healthy; Join the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health.
November 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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who.int
Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, protecting lives as our planet heats up.

This is their call to action:
🗣️It’s time to put health at the centre of #ClimateAction

Learn more: bit.ly/HealthCOP30 #COP30
November 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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lancetcountdown.bsky.social
💰 The latest evidence published in the 2025 Global Report of the Lancet Countdown shows a persistent over-reliance on fossil fuels is straining national budgets.

⏩ Visit lancetcountdown.org to learn more.

#LancetClimate25
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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who.int
As leaders head to #COP30 experts are calling to: 🩺 Put health at the centre of climate ambition 💡 Take stronger action for healthier futures

Stay tuned for more on health action at COP30 👉 bit.ly/HealthCOP30
November 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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grist.org
‘A devastating global audit’ shows how climate change is undermining the health of millions.

Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet.

grist.org/health/lance...

#Climate #Health #PublicHealth #Heat
‘A devastating global audit’ shows how climate change is undermining the health of millions
Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet.
grist.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
diarmidcl.bsky.social
Climate news is mainly bad - we need to talk more about the solutions which will improve people’s lives.

I heard recently that the ideal ratio in communication for action is ´ 3 parts joy to 1 part doom’.

There is enough bad news around, so
we threw in an extra 2 parts of joy for free.

👇
who.int WHO @who.int · 23d
#ClimateChange is already harming our health BUT we can fight back! Here are 5 proven interventions that could save nearly 2 million lives every year. #COP30
November 3, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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who.int
As leaders head to #COP30, experts are calling to:
🩺 Put health at the centre of climate ambition
💡 Take stronger action for healthier futures

Stay tuned for more on health action at COP30 👉 bit.ly/HealthCOP30
November 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
diarmidcl.bsky.social
✌️💯 for ATACH ✌️

Addition of Malaysia, Cook Islands and Tuvalu brings the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health to 100 countries!

Special 👏 to century-maker Tuvalu. Smallest in WHO by population - but a true global champion on health and climate.

www.who.int/news/item/16...
100 countries committed to climate action for health
Tuvalu has become the 100th country to join the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH). With the addition of Cook Islands, Malaysia and Tuvalu, the Alliance now has 100 count...
www.who.int
October 17, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Climate action is the only economic growth story of 21st century, says leading economist Lord Stern

- Fossil-fuelled growth is futile as the damage it causes ends in economic self-destruction

#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate investment is growth opportunity of 21st century, says economist
Lord Stern says fossil-fuelled growth is futile as the damage it causes ends in economic self-destruction
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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maibached.bsky.social
The benefits of climate solutions—perhaps especially switching to clean energy—are many and profound. New research suggests we should redouble efforts to communicate those benefits. Sounds right to me.

Clean energy=Better health for all.

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Perceived costs and benefits and public support for climate policies - npj Climate Action
npj Climate Action - Perceived costs and benefits and public support for climate policies
www.nature.com
October 4, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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who.int
Today is International #SafeAbortion Day.

Access to safe abortion protects the health of women and girls.

As with all other health services, women and girls should be able to access safe and respectful abortion care, when they need it, without fear of harm, punishment or recrimination.
Abortion is healthcare. Abortion should be regulated like other health services so that women and girls can access safe, timely and respectful care.
September 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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who.int
WHO statement on autism-related issues

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy

Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI
WHO statement on autism-related issues Follow @WHO for the latest updates
September 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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bmj.com
"Do health professionals have a special duty to speak up against the genocide? I think we do."

Fiona Godlee explains why she protested against events in Gaza and the government's proscription of Palestine Action
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Fiona Godlee
September 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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drtedros.who.int
Any medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, especially in the first three months, and in line with advice from health professionals. 3/3

The full WHO statement: bit.ly/47YsgwI
WHO statement on autism-related issues
The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) ...
bit.ly
September 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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drtedros.who.int
@who.int recommends that all women continue to follow advice of their doctors or health workers, who can help assess individual circumstances and recommend necessary medicines. 2/3
September 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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drtedros.who.int
@who.int emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy. 1/3
September 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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maibached.bsky.social
Fossil fuels harm our health at all stages of life—even before babies are born. This is totally preventable with a switch to clean energy. Let’s get it done, for our health.

@gchalliance.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@who.int
New report links fossil fuels to health harms from birth to old age
A report that compiles over 600 scientific citations shows that fossil fuels' health harms start before birth and extend in time
www.climatechangenews.com
September 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
diarmidcl.bsky.social
Last call to raise the climate bar in 2025.

Many countries still need to submit their Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement.

Climate action brings big health benefits - a positive addition to NDCs.

WHO webinar: 25th September - 9am or 2pm CET

www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Why include health in NDCs? | Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health
🚨 Last Call to include health in NDC 3.0! 🚨 World Health Organization is presenting a crucial webinar: Integrating Health into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). It is an urgent call to ac...
www.linkedin.com
September 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM