The Rockefeller Foundation’s report, Resourcing Climate and Health Priorities: A Mapping of International Finance Flows from 2018–2022, provides a critical analysis of global financing trends addressing the intersection of climate change and health. Highlighting the ten-fold increase in financing—from under $1 billion in 2018 to $7.1 billion in 2022—the report underscores both progress and persistent challenges. While bilateral donors, multilateral health funds, and philanthropies have contributed significantly, less than half of the funding has reached low-income countries, with many resources offered as loans rather than grants.
This comprehensive mapping sets a vital baseline for scaling up equitable financing solutions to mitigate the devastating health impacts of climate change. The Rockefeller Foundation outlines actionable recommendations for public, private, and philanthropic sectors to enhance access and effectiveness of funding, ensuring vulnerable communities are prioritised in global climate and health efforts.