Climate and Health in Asia

Understanding the growing connection between climate change and human health, and how greater awareness, prevention, and collaboration can strengthen resilience.

Climate change isn't just an environmental challenge. It's a health challenge.

Climate change is increasingly affecting health and wellbeing through extreme heat, air pollution, flooding, and changing disease patterns.
 
Across Asia, these challenges are compounded by rapid urbanisation, ageing populations, significant protection gaps, and healthcare systems that are already under pressure.
 
Understanding these trends can help strengthen awareness of the climate-health nexus and inform actions that support healthier, more resilient communities across Asia.

Key statistics

40

+ million

Asian households forgo medical care due to financial constraints amid rising climate-health risks

99

%

Of the world's top 100 at-risk environmentally cities are in Asia, with heightened exposure to climate-health risks

65

+

Age group seeing a significant rise in heat-related mortality compared with the 1990s

The growing climate-health connection

Environmental change is shaping outcomes

Climate-related factors such as heat, air pollution, and extreme weather are increasingly influencing physical and mental health across Asia.

Resilient systems are essential for resilient communities

Healthcare systems play a critical role in helping communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate-related health pressures.

Prevention matters more than ever

Awareness, early action, and access to healthcare can help reduce vulnerabilities and support long-term resilience in a changing climate.

About the report

Climate and Health in Asia was independently authored by Forum for the Future and sponsored by AIA Group.
 
The report explores the growing intersection between climate change and health in Asia, examining emerging risks and opportunities to strengthen resilience across communities and healthcare systems.
 
By supporting this research, AIA aims to contribute to greater understanding of the climate-health nexus and encourage dialogue across the wider ecosystem.