From July 29 to 31, 2025, the world’s attention will turn to Brasília, Brazil, for the highly anticipated 2025 Global Conference on Climate and Health. Hosted by the Government of Brazil in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the event aims to place health at the center of climate action, just months before COP30.
This year’s gathering also doubles as the in-person annual meeting of ATACH (Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health), making it a landmark event for global health and environmental leaders alike.
Purpose
Why does this conference matter? Because climate change isn’t just about the environment anymore—it’s a full-blown health emergency. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and shifting disease patterns are putting pressure on health systems worldwide.
That’s why the 2025 conference will focus on bold, equitable action that strengthens health outcomes while tackling climate threats head-on. It’s not just a gathering of policymakers—it’s a working meeting, aiming to finalize inputs into the Belém Health Action Plan.
Goals
The conference has four main deliverables:
- Concrete inputs into the Belém Health Action Plan draft.
- Commitments from countries under ATACH to support this plan.
- Clear pathways to prioritize health in climate strategies leading up to COP30.
- Scientific outputs that support the Plan’s implementation.
In short, this is not just talk. The outcomes will directly shape climate-health policy in the years to come.
Participation
The 2025 Global Conference will be held in-person in Brasília, but don’t worry if you can’t attend. The main plenary sessions will be live-streamed, giving everyone—from activists to academics—a front-row seat.
Support for the event is strong. Partners include:
- The Kingdom of Spain
- The United Kingdom
- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- The Rockefeller Foundation
- Wellcome
This shows the growing recognition that health is climate and climate is health.
Agenda
The conference agenda has been released in multiple formats and languages:
| Agenda Version | Language | Link Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Brief Version | English | Yes |
| Full Detailed Version | English | Yes |
| Agenda Completa | Portuguese | Yes |
From opening remarks to final plenaries, the agenda includes keynotes, regional breakout sessions, and country-level strategy discussions. Expect intense focus on topics like resilient health systems, climate-related disease, and health equity.
Context
This isn’t happening in a vacuum. The Global Conference is a critical step toward COP30, which will also be hosted in Brazil later this year. That makes 2025 a make-or-break year for climate and health diplomacy.
The Belém Health Action Plan, being crafted and refined in this conference, is expected to guide country actions and investments. And by aligning it with the ATACH framework, the conference aims to hold countries accountable for measurable progress.
By the end of July, we’re likely to see a clearer global map of where nations stand on health-centered climate action.
FAQs
When is the 2025 Global Conference?
The event takes place from July 29 to 31, 2025.
Where will it be held?
In-person in Brasília, Brazil.
What is the Belém Health Action Plan?
It’s a climate-health action plan to guide global efforts.
Will sessions be live-streamed?
Yes, main plenary sessions will be live-streamed online.
Who supports the conference?
Supported by WHO, PAHO, and foundations like Gates and Wellcome.
