Reflecting on the World Health Organization (WHO) #REACH Agenda for #ClimateChange and #Health - I drove in over 900km of #wildfire #smoke in BC today. How is this linked to the #global #polycrisis for our #health, #environment and #economy? We need urgent #climate #action and looking forward to future

“Today, our focus is on the impact of extreme heat. But let’s not forget that there are many other devastating symptoms of the climate crisis: Ever-more fierce hurricanes. Floods. Droughts. Wildfires. Rising sea levels. The list goes on” - António Guterres #ClimateAction

Horrified by this devastation. Heartbreak tempered only by the admiration for the heroism of the firefighters and first responders, gratitude for the safety of its residents, and the knowledge that all Alberta & Canada will help support & rebuild Jasper

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of the affected regions in Canada 🇨🇦, in particular the people of the town of Jasper, in Alberta, which has suffered the destruction of 50% of its structures due to the raging #wildfires. Extreme heat and thousands of lightning strikes

Joining in solidarity with everyone in Canada 🇨🇦 around Jasper in Alberta. Painful reminder of the urgency of climate effective actions needed.

Another fantastic post from our Canadian Arctic Sailing Rapporteurs 🇨🇦 🇫🇮 The state of the #environmentalhealth of the #Arctic is alarming from massive #landslides to #wildfiresmoke in unprecedented scales. Dr Maria Neira World Health Organization (WHO) SDG2030 #OneHealth instagram.com/p/C-gUe0DybuN/…

Pacific Island nations are in grave danger. Relative sea levels in the Southwestern Pacific have risen even more than the global average. But what happens here doesn’t end here. Surging seas are coming for us all, threatening coastal areas around the world. The world must

Today, we take the first steps towards a new future for CMA, one that we are committed to building in collaboration with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Our statement: bit.ly/4e7OooA

That's a wrap on our 1st ever Canada-Nordic Strategic Dialogue. As we confront evolving geopolitical challenges together, strengthening our partnership with Nordic nations on Arctic security, climate action & multilateral cooperation is key to a more secure future for us all.

♀️ 20 women leaders addressed the world at 🇺🇳 #UNGA79's general debate which took place from 24-28 + 30 September in New York. We celebrate these remarkable women driving global change & inspiring current & future generations! 🙌

Today, on International #DayoftheGirl, we celebrate the endless potential of girls everywhere. In Afghanistan, where women & girls face unimaginable difficulties—we must stand in solidarity with them.

#OnThisDay in 1920, the first women received their Oxford degrees 🎓 📷 | St Anne's College

MIT economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson share Nobel Prize in economics: Along with James Robinson, the professors are honored for work on the relationship between economic growth and political institutions. mitsha.re/1yu750TKF1s

Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. The collapse of #carbonsinks has not been factored into climate models – and could rapidly accelerate global heating. Alarming. #ClimateActionNow theguardian.com/environment/20…

On this #UNDay, we honour 79 years of the United Nations as a vital force for peace and justice. Countries face a choice—a world where the powerful break rules, or one that upholds human rights and fosters collaboration for peace and prosperity. Let's choose unity.

Today we said goodbye to a giant. The Honourable Murray Sinclair helped put Canada on a path of Reconciliation. He challenged us, he educated us, and he believed in our ability to change. He will be dearly missed.

Dear COP29 Azerbaijan negotiators, please remember: Our health is NOT negotiable. #COP29 World Health Organization (WHO) The Rockefeller Foundation Wellcome Global Climate and Health Alliance WHO Youth Council