Core Viewpoint - Climate change is increasingly recognized as a global health emergency, with projections indicating that it could lead to 250,000 deaths annually between 2030 and 2050, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive data and resources to address this crisis [1][2]. Group 1: Impact on Health - Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns in Nepal have exacerbated the spread of vector-borne diseases like dengue fever, with cases emerging in previously unaffected high-latitude regions [2]. - Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and floods, not only cause immediate fatalities but also disrupt essential health and medical services [2]. - Research indicates that heat exposure can adversely affect maternal health, leading to low birth weight and preterm births, while occupational heat exposure may reduce fertility rates [2]. Group 2: Funding Challenges - The funding gap for health protection reached over $500 billion in 2023, a figure that is expected to grow as climate change exacerbates existing vulnerabilities [2]. - The UN Climate Conference (COP29) resulted in a commitment from developed countries to provide at least $300 billion annually to developing nations by 2035, which falls short of the $1.3 trillion requested by these countries [3][4]. - Concerns are rising regarding a potential 9% to 17% decline in official development assistance by 2025, translating to a loss of billions in aid funding [4]. Group 3: Financing Solutions - There is a call for climate-related financing to become a mainstream component of global health funding, with an emphasis on mobilizing various funding sources, including climate funds and global health initiatives [4][5]. - Mixed financing approaches are highlighted as essential, with private capital, insurance funds, and multilateral development banks playing crucial roles in climate financing [5]. - Establishing cross-sector data-sharing mechanisms is deemed vital for effective decision-making and to ensure that health interventions are cost-effective and based on high-quality research [5].