This report, ‘Quantifying the Impact of Climate Change on Human Health’, produced by the World Economic Forum in partnership with Oliver Wyman, explores the projected impact of climate change on global health over the next two decades. The analysis reveals that by 2050, climate change could result in an additional 14.5 million deaths and $12.5 trillion in economic losses, placing a further $1.1 trillion burden on healthcare systems. It highlights increased threats from new pathogens, pollution, and extreme weather events, which will disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.
The report underscores the urgent need for global collaboration to reduce emissions and adapt healthcare infrastructures, advocating for transformative measures to address this growing health crisis.