Former German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach Joins WHO Climate Commission
Lauterbach will focus on the health impacts of climate change as part of an unpaid role in the WHO.
Karl Lauterbach, the former German Health Minister, has announced his engagement with the World Health Organization (WHO) as a member of a newly formed commission focused on climate and health.
Lauterbach, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), will contribute to this initiative alongside his responsibilities in the German Bundestag.
This commission is set to convene in Reykjavik, Iceland, and aims to produce a report detailing the health consequences of climate change.
In his statement, Lauterbach emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change and its declining awareness among the public.
He noted, "The climate crisis is accelerating.
Global interest in climate change, including in Germany, is diminishing.
I believe this will only change if we succeed in illustrating the health-related damages and consequences of climate change."
Lauterbach clarified that the commission's goal is not to instill fear, but rather to raise awareness of the dangers posed by climate change and promote a future of healthier living through effective management of these issues.
He will be dedicating his time to this unpaid position during parliamentary recesses while serving as the chair of the Bundestag's research committee.
The commission includes nine other health policymakers from various countries, indicating a collaborative international effort to address the intersection of climate change and health.
The findings of this commission are expected to play a significant role in discussions at the upcoming World Climate Conference.
The meetings will primarily be conducted via video conferencing, allowing for flexibility and participation from its international members, while Lauterbach plans to focus on engaging with scientists and reviewing relevant studies as part of the commission’s agenda.
Lauterbach, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), will contribute to this initiative alongside his responsibilities in the German Bundestag.
This commission is set to convene in Reykjavik, Iceland, and aims to produce a report detailing the health consequences of climate change.
In his statement, Lauterbach emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change and its declining awareness among the public.
He noted, "The climate crisis is accelerating.
Global interest in climate change, including in Germany, is diminishing.
I believe this will only change if we succeed in illustrating the health-related damages and consequences of climate change."
Lauterbach clarified that the commission's goal is not to instill fear, but rather to raise awareness of the dangers posed by climate change and promote a future of healthier living through effective management of these issues.
He will be dedicating his time to this unpaid position during parliamentary recesses while serving as the chair of the Bundestag's research committee.
The commission includes nine other health policymakers from various countries, indicating a collaborative international effort to address the intersection of climate change and health.
The findings of this commission are expected to play a significant role in discussions at the upcoming World Climate Conference.
The meetings will primarily be conducted via video conferencing, allowing for flexibility and participation from its international members, while Lauterbach plans to focus on engaging with scientists and reviewing relevant studies as part of the commission’s agenda.
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