This week, the Lancet Countdown Oceania attended the Climate Investor Forum in Melbourne. Climate change is already harming health, but health is largely absent in climate finance conversations. Human health should be a key driver of climate finance, rather than an afterthought.

🔊Climate change is a health issue. The Lancet Countdown is a global collaboration placing health at the centre of climate action. 🌏 Our Oceania Regional Centre generates evidence to inform policy across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and beyond. youtu.be/ZVJ6gAKNMuQ lancetcountdown.org/oceania/

Dr Tanya Singh, Research Fellow at the Lancet Countdown Oceania Regional Centre, shares insights into her role and the complexities of working at the intersection of climate and health. Head to our website to learn more about the collaboration and our team: lancetcountdown.org/oceania/

📊 New Lancet Countdown findings show the growing health impacts of extreme weather in Australia: widespread drought, thousands displaced by floods and fires, and ~250 deaths per year linked to wildfire smoke. Read the latest global Lancet Countdown report: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

🔆Shining the spotlight on Professor Paul Beggs, Director of the Lancet Countdown Oceania Regional Centre since 2017. Head to our website to learn more about the collaboration and our team 👉 lancetcountdown.org/oceania

📢 New data sheets for Australia and New Zealand from the Lancet Countdown summarise key climate and health indicators from the 2025 report. 🌏 As climate threats grow, informed policy dialogue is critical. 👉 Explore the data: lancetcountdown.org/country-resources/

The Bureau of Meteorology warns south-eastern Australia is set to experience its most significant heatwave in years. As climate change drives more extreme heat, health risks are rising. Protecting health must be central to Australia’s climate response. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

As 2025 draws to a close, we thank our partners, authors and contributors for advancing the work of the Lancet Countdown Oceania. This year’s findings highlight growing climate-related health risks and the need for decisive action. We look forward to continued collaboration in the year ahead.

New policy brief from Lancet Countdown Oceania outlines two urgent priorities for Australia: 🔥Stronger bushfire prevention and response ⚡Faster renewable energy and economy-wide decarbonisation, including healthcare Read full report here 👉 lancetcountdown.org/wp-content/u...

Australia leads the world in rooftop solar. ☀️ ⬆️ Nearly 340,000 new systems were installed in 2023 - a 9% rise from 2022 - showing strong growth in residential solar. Scaling renewables is essential for protecting health. Read the Lancet Countdown Oceania report: www.mja.com.au/journal/2025...

A troubling start to Australia’s bushfire season. Climate change is driving more intense bushfires, posing serious direct and indirect risks to human health. Strong climate action will be essential to safeguard communities now and into the future. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

☀️ Climate change is driving more dangerous heat exposure with serious health impacts. 🌏Australians now face an average of 8.1 health-threatening heatwave days a year — 5.4 more than without climate change. Protecting health demands urgent, coordinated action. lancetcountdown.org #LancetClimate25

A day in the life at COP30 — from inspiring pavilion conversations to crucial policy negotiations ☀️ The climate crisis is a health crisis, and it’s been powerful to see health adaptation at the heart of this year’s discussions. #COP30 #LancetClimate25

🍃 @calmacgregor.bsky.social from the Lancet Countdown Oceania will be at the first week of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. One of the world's most significant climate events, this is a valuable opportunity to reinforce the need for health to be central to climate action. Let us know if you'll be there!👋

📣 Join the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation and @lancetcountdown.bsky.social next Thurs 30 Oct, 2PM AEDT, for the launch of a joint policy priority document, covering: 🔹Clean air 🔹Climate-resilient health systems 🔹Fair transition funding Register here 👉 www.anmf.org.au/media/news/a...

🚨 Record heat expected in Sydney 🚨 Sydney is set to hit 39°C today — 15°C above average, the hottest October day on record. 🌡️ Extreme heat affects health. Stay safe: 💧 hydrate, 🏠 keep homes cool, 🚿 take cool showers, 🏛️ seek air-conditioned spaces. www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...

davidpocock.bsky.social warns Australia’s short-term thinking on emissions is “catching up with us, killing us.” Our Lancet Countdown reports show the health impacts of climate change are worsening, and quitting fossil fuels is vital to protect our future. 👉 insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/40/gove...

We're thrilled that the @lancetcountdown.bsky.social is a finalist in the 2025 #GAEAAwards by the World Economic Forum, celebrating global efforts to bridge evidence and action on climate. 🔗 More info: initiatives.weforum.org/giving-to-am...

Australia is a global hotspot for climate litigation ⚖️ With the 2nd highest number of cases after the US, and health raised in 11 cases (2014–2023), our latest report shows litigation is becoming a powerful player in the climate-health landscape. Read full report: www.mja.com.au/journal/2025...

🔥 Climate change is driving more frequent + severe bushfires, putting human health at risk. Yet our latest report shows firefighting volunteer numbers have dropped by 17% in 7 years - a worrying trend for Australia’s future. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/4oex2M1

Fossil fuels harm health at every stage of life. A new report from the @gchalliance.bsky.social shows their toll across nearly every organ system — underscoring the urgent need for a just, equitable phase-out. Read more: climateandhealthalliance.org/cradle-to-gr...

Australia’s 2035 emissions target of 62–70% shows progress, but stronger action is needed to protect health, communities, and ecosystems, and secure a safe, sustainable future.

Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment is a stark warning: millions face worsening floods, fires, heatwaves & sea level rise. With 2035 targets due, uncompromising action is essential. Read more: www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-chan...

singhtanya.bsky.social and @calmacgregor.bsky.social loved attending the 5th Sustainability, Climate & Health Collaboration Forum at @sydney.edu.au this week! Inspiring to see research, policy & community action come together to make a real difference, aligned w Lancet Countdown Oceania's mission🤝

📢Climate care is health care 📢 Honoured to attend @docsenvaus.bsky.social Health + Climate Forum at Parliament House last week. A powerful reminder that the climate crisis is a health crisis — and that collaboration, bold action & shared purpose can drive real change. Huge thanks to the DEA team!

We are excited to be attending the @docsenvaus.bsky.social Health + Climate Forum in Canberra this Thurs 4th Sept. A great opportunity to connect with leaders in health, policy & advocacy on the climate-health nexus. Will you be there too? Let us know!

We're thrilled to welcome our new @countdownoceania.bsky.social Research Fellow, Tanya Singh! Bringing her expertise in climate, health & vulnerable populations, she’ll support indicator development & annual reports, helping us maximise health benefits of climate action. Welcome, Tanya!

As winter ends in the southern hemisphere, many of us look forward to warmer days ahead ☀️ But rising heatwave intensity makes summer increasingly dangerous. Our latest Lancet Countdown Oceania report shows a 50-year increase —accelerating in the last 2 decades. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4oex2M1

📣 Free course for all public health faculty! Climate change threatens human health, and public health experts are key to the response. Join @gcche.bsky.social + @gnaph.bsky.social's new 11-week course (Sept 4–Nov 13) to build skills & networks (live + recorded options available) 🔗 bit.ly/4luh6mp

How do we track health & climate progress? The Lancet Countdown Oceania uses 25 indicators across AU & NZ to monitor impacts & guide action. Each is: ✅ Focused on a health–climate link ✅ Based on reliable data ✅ Tracking trends over time More 👉 bit.ly/4mvEYXR

The 2024 MJA–Lancet Countdown Report tracks climate & health across AUS & NZ. Key report findings: 🌡️ Heatwaves rising 🔥 Bushfire risk up, volunteer numbers down 🏥 Health care emissions hit a decade high ⚡ Renewables power 40% of AUS ⚖️ AUS a climate-health legal hotspot Full report: bit.ly/4omLpxQ

🌏 Welcome to the Lancet Countdown Oceania! Part of the global @lancetcountdown.bsky.social initiative, we track how climate change is shaping health across Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific, delivering policy-relevant evidence to drive climate action. 🌊 🔗 lancetcountdown.org/oceania/