In recent years, a new psychological phenomenon has emerged, casting a shadow on mental health discussions globally: Climate Change Anxiety. As our planet undergoes unprecedented transformations, the profound impacts of climate change extend beyond physical landscapes, seeping into the collective psyche.
On November 14, 2023, the 10th Joint Technical Symposium, “Facing the Future: Human Health and Climate Change,” was convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), WIPO, and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
In a revealing analysis, Google data shared exclusively with BBC 100 Women indicates a significant rise in online searches related to “climate anxiety.” The data, covering the first ten months of 2023, underscores a notable increase of 27 times compared to the same period in 2017.
In anticipation of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-28), the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its “2023 review of health in nationally determined contributions and long-term strategies.” This report underscores the imperative of prioritizing health within national plans to combat climate change.