Before the UN conference on climate change (COP-28), the WHO published its "a review of health in 2023 in nationally determined contributions and long-term strategies", in which highlighted the steps needed to ensure that people's health is fully prioritized and integrated into national plans to combat climate change. Climate change is already harming human health and well-being. From diseases caused by extreme climate events to the increased incidence and spread of vector-borne diseases; and an increase in cardiovascular and respiratory diseases caused by extreme heat and air pollution – the impacts of climate on human health are inevitable. "The health of people and our planet are inextricably linked, and after years of promises, urgent action is needed to protect both," said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “Only climate policies based on health outcomes will lead to the actions needed to save lives, prevent disease and build healthier and fairer societies.