Extreme heat putting births in jeopardy, U.N. climate chief warns
Summary
The United Nations climate chief warned that extreme heat is causing more problems for pregnant women, such as premature births and low birth weight babies. Pacific island nations like Fiji and Tuvalu are hosting talks to highlight how climate change is affecting their communities ahead of a major global climate summit next month in Turkey.Key Facts
- Extreme heat linked to health problems during pregnancy, including premature birth and stillbirth.
- A survey showed over two-thirds of health workers worldwide noticed heat-related complications in the last five years.
- Climate disasters increase risks of child marriage and teen pregnancies by disrupting health and education services.
- The South Pacific is highly vulnerable to climate change, with rising seas and coral damage threatening homes and livelihoods.
- Fiji called for more support and fair financial help for developing countries affected most by climate change.
- Developing countries need about $310 to $365 billion for climate adaptation but currently receive only $26 billion.
- Australia, a major coal exporter and host of this year’s climate talks, faces criticism for boosting fossil fuel sales.
- Pacific leaders want global warming limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius to protect small island nations from severe impacts.
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