UNSC Side Event – Indicators on climate and health: developments, opportunities and challenges

This session, part of the 56th United Nations Statistical Commission (UN56SC), will update delegates on a four-year initiative to develop a global statistical framework for reporting climate and health interactions. It will cover key project components, including proposed indicators, case studies on water-related health impacts, and a demonstration of online tools for analyzing wildfire smoke-related health risks. Attendees will gain insights into the importance of climate health indicators, current methodologies, and opportunities for future engagement.