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Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.
The global minimum tax is reshaping investment incentives, requiring countries to redesign policies to protect revenue and support sustainable investment.
Experts endorse 10 principles for risk mitigation, which include evacuation plans for medical and quarantine facilities and areas under lockdown.
Various financial schemes have been developed to cover some of the risks of loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
Strengthening multi-sectoral policy response can help health systems adapt to the increasing dominance of noncommunicable diseases.
Health systems must prioritize sustainable oxygen supply to strengthen routine care and prepare for future pandemics.
River infrastructure projects must consider natural flows in project planning to save aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Early warning is most effective when governance, data, and protocols align, helping health systems act earlier on climate-sensitive risks.
Structured health assessments guide countries in strengthening climate-ready services, improving infrastructure, and reducing vulnerability across sectors.
Cross-sectoral collaboration is essential to tackle the demand for new skill sets in the future.