Climate x Health: Lighthouse for Asia
Bridging the Gap in Climate Adaptation Funding for Health in Asia
ADDRESSING THE ISSUE
Confronting the Climate Crisis
Climate change poses significant risks to human health, intensifying the spread of diseases, worsening air and water quality, and exacerbating the frequency and severity of extreme weather events that can lead to injury, illness, and loss of life.
250,000
additional annual deaths are predicted by the World Health Organization between 2030 and 2050 due to factors such as malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea, and heat stress
90%
of global deaths due to tropical storms occur in Asia due to the high concentration of people living near the coast in low-lying areas
USD 1.8Tn
the projected cost on the healthcare system in Southeast Asia due to heat-related diseases by 2050
USD 3.52Bn
the climate adaptation financing gap for human health in Asia Pacific
About
Climate x Health Catalyst
To address the financing gap at the intersection of climate change and public health and nurture the ecosystem for more urgent action, AVPN and our partners have launched “The Climate x Health: Lighthouse for Asia”. The Lighthouse initiative is uniquely positioned to bring together global social investors with keen interest in addressing Asia's most pressing challenges at the intersection of climate change and public health.
The Initiative
The Lighthouse Fund
We believe through targeted investments, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem-building initiatives, social investors can play a pivotal role in shaping a resilient future where the health of communities is safeguarded against the ravages of climate change. That’s why we are raising a collaborative pooled fund of USD 5 million to incubate, validate, and co-invest in innovations for effective adaptation and provide scalable capacity building alongside funding.
Reach out to Lighthouse team for more information.
Our Approach
Aggregating knowledge for capacity building
Harnessing knowledge at the intersection of climate and health can empower social investors, innovators, policymakers, and health sector stakeholders to make informed decisions and develop regionally relevant solutions at the intersection of climate change and public health.
AVPN Insights
Understand the current landscape and key trends of Climate x Health in Asia
Incubating and validating innovations for effective adaptation
Incubating and validating innovations for effective adaptation can lead to the development of cutting-edge, locally relevant solutions that are practical and evidence-based.
Solutions
Innovative solutions in the Climate x Health intersectionality in Asia
Engaging policy shapers and practitioners
Engaging policymakers and practitioners will build trust, break down silos, promote awareness, and drive innovation to address challenges at the intersection of climate change and public health.
Community of Practice
Events and discussions on related topics including on the investment opportunities in the Climate x Health nexus and the impact areas. All social investors are welcome
Developing evidence-backed narratives to mobilise catalytic capital
Developing compelling, evidence-based narratives can mobilise catalytic capital and secure collaborative funding through pooled funds and innovative financial instruments to drive social innovations that effectively address critical challenges at the intersection of climate change and public health
Ecosystem Insights
Explore cutting-edge frameworks, innovative platforms, and valuable resources that will elevate your Climate x Health investment
Partners
We work with the best partners
For their unwavering support in this journey of experimentation, unlearning, and reflection
Anchor Funder
Expert Collective
Ecosystem Partner
Strategic Partner
