Wellcome statement in response to the 2023 report of the Lancet Pathfinder Commission

Dr Rachel Huxley, Head of Mitigation at Wellcome and contributor to the report, said:

“Climate change is one of the greatest global health threats of our time and as this report confirms, combatting it also presents a huge health opportunity.

“By taking bold action to avoid climate change, governments will not only help avoid the worst effects of heat and extreme weather events on health but can also add years to people’s lives due to the many other health benefits of carbon-free alternatives.’

“There is no more time to waste. COP28 has the potential to save lives by speeding up the switch away from fossil fuels.”