MSF’s advocacy efforts aim to raise awareness on the health and humanitarian consequences of climate change and to liaise with policy makers for adequate financial support, while partnering with academic institutions and civil groups. A more tangible objective of these efforts is to safeguard our medical work and explore varied methods (political, technical or financial) to cater to the distinct needs of our patients, which will be exacerbated by the climate emergency.

In relevant political discussions, we champion the interconnectedness of climate and health, emphasizing the frequently neglected needs of people and communities in the world who are most vulnerable to the effects of the climate crisis.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and MSF’s common statement for COP27

Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change

Lancet Countdown MSF Humanitarian Policy Brief 2022

Lancet Countdown MSF Humanitarian Policy Brief 2021

Lancet Countdown MSF Humanitarian Policy Brief 2020

Lancet Countdown MSF Humanitarian Policy Brief 2019

Climate Change and Health: an urgent new frontier for humanitarianism MSF Policy Brief

MSF Climate Advocacy

A failure of ambition on climate action will amplify humanitarian needs

Patently unfair: when climate justice aligns with access to medicines

Cascading global crises: A call for a radically inclusive, equitable and innovative response

The triple threat of climate change, conflict, and health emergencies: A deadly mix for the most vulnerable in fragile settings