As climate change is the single greatest health threat facing humanity, ICN
welcomes the resolution on climate and health. The leadership and commitment
of the health community is paramount to accelerating health-centered climate
action to safeguard health and ICN calls on all members of this community to
make climate action a priority.

As the climate crisis exacerbates existing health and gender inequalities, policy
interventions must target the connection between social, gender and health
inequities, as well as environmental injustice, in accordance with the needs and
perspectives of the communities they impact.

Finally, when developing policies and programmes, ICN calls on governments to
look to nursing associations and nurse leaders, educators and scientists who are
leading large scale climate initiatives.