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How can young people drive integrated action on climate change and non-communicable diseases? This World Health Summit 2025 workshop explored the growing links between climate risks, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and global health equity, and highlighted the essential role of youth leadership in shaping more resilient and healthier communities.
The session examined evidence showing how climate change exacerbates morbidity and mortality from NCDs through extreme weather events, air pollution, food and water insecurity, and rising mental health burdens. Speakers discussed why youth, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, are disproportionately affected and why their perspectives must be included in global decision-making on climate and health.
Participants reflected on how cross-sector collaboration—connecting health, climate, youth policy, and education—can accelerate integrated action. The discussion emphasized approaches that center equity, strengthen accountability, and empower youth-led innovation to advance climate-resilient NCD prevention.
This workshop was part of the World Health Summit 2025 in Berlin and was co-hosted by the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) and the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF). Moderator and speakers included Tanushree Jain (IPSF), Florian Westphal (Save the Children Germany), Ruth Schumacher (GIZ), Téa Collins (WHO), Kana Halić Kordić (IFMSA), and Dion Ras (IAYMH / GMHAN).
The World Health Summit 2025 was a global platform that brought together leaders from science, politics, the private sector, and civil society to advance health and well-being worldwide. Learn more: worldhealthsummit.org
How can young people drive integrated action on climate change and non-communicable diseases? This World Health Summit 2025 workshop explored the growing links between climate risks, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), and global health equity, and highlighted the essential role of youth leadership in shaping more resilient and healthier communities.
The session examined evidence showing how climate change exacerbates morbidity and mortality from NCDs through extreme weather events, air pollution, food and water insecurity, and rising mental health burdens. Speakers discussed why youth, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, are disproportionately affected and why their perspectives must be included in global decision-making on climate and health.
Participants reflected on how cross-sector collaboration—connecting health, climate, youth policy, and education—can accelerate integrated action. The discussion emphasized approaches that center equity, strengthen accountability, and empower youth-led innovation to advance climate-resilient NCD prevention.
This workshop was part of the World Health Summit 2025 in Berlin and was co-hosted by the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) and the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF). Moderator and speakers included Tanushree Jain (IPSF), Florian Westphal (Save the Children Germany), Ruth Schumacher (GIZ), Téa Collins (WHO), Kana Halić Kordić (IFMSA), and Dion Ras (IAYMH / GMHAN).
The World Health Summit 2025 was a global platform that brought together leaders from science, politics, the private sector, and civil society to advance health and well-being worldwide. Learn more: worldhealthsummit.org
