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Brazil Launches Global Health Adaptation Plan at COP30 as UN Faults Security

Early philanthropic backing plus participation from about 80 countries set the WHO‑recognized effort in motion.

ONU cobra plano para melhor segurança na COP30 após invasão de evento.
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Overview

  • Brazil’s Health Ministry introduced the Belém Action Plan to strengthen surveillance, climate‑resilient care facilities and targeted support for vulnerable populations.
  • A coalition of more than 35 philanthropies committed an initial US$300 million for projects addressing extreme heat, air pollution, climate‑sensitive diseases and data integration.
  • Domestic financing includes R$4.6 billion to upgrade Amazon-region health units and R$1.4 billion for rebuilding services in flood‑hit Rio Grande do Sul, with a BRICS bank loan request of more than US$350 million in preparation.
  • UN climate chief Simon Stiell sent a letter criticizing a Blue Zone breach, inadequate security staffing, heat and infrastructure problems, while organizers reported expanded perimeters, added barriers and new air‑conditioning units.
  • Indigenous representatives and civil society pressed for direct access to climate finance and stronger participation in decision‑making throughout COP30 events.