The harm to babies and mothers is one of the warnings being sent to Cop29 decision-makers by leading scientists
Miscarriages, premature babies and harm to mothers caused by the climate crisis are a “blind spot” in action plans, according to a report aimed at the decision-makers who will attend theand essential infrastructure in cities are also among the dangers cited by an international group of 80 leading scientists from 45 countries. Thecollects the latest insights from physical and social science to inform the negotiations at the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan.
However, only 27 out of 119 national climate plans submitted to the UN include action related to mothers and newborns, making this a major “blind spot”, the report said. “Preparedness for heat extremes, including early warning systems, must be a priority,” she said. “Without action, the consequences could be catastrophic.” The report cites recent analysis that found global heating would drive billions of peopleFossil fuel emissions are still rising, heating the land and oceans to record highs in the last year, the report said.
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