Iris Blom

PhD Candidate @LSHTM | Medical Doctor | @SchwarzmanOrg '18 | @WHO Youth Council
climate change • health systems • planetary health
Opinions my own

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

It’s time to move on 🌱 I'm leaving X, but you can find me on Bluesky! Let’s keep the conversations going: https://t.co/eYvFCMqxPF

Hope to see you there! 💬

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

My remarks on the Climate Change Health Crisis at the @CIJ_ICJ https://t.co/n0ac0t0JOG

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

Honored to have supported the process to the @WHOYouthCouncil Declaration for Healthy Societies
🔗 https://t.co/mwAAYQyick
🌿🙌🏻

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

The @WHOYouthCouncil, formed in 2023, shows the power of WHO’s Transformation in forming cohesive, long-term partnerships.
This dynamic council amplifies the youth voices, focusing on education & creating a vibrant platform for young people to share their priorities & experiences

[Marina Romanello @MarinaRomanello]

While insufficient finance commitments threaten to halt negotiations, countries had no problem in finding US$ 1.4 trillion to subsidise fossil fuels in 2022 alone. Taking externalities into account they rise to 7trillion
Time to redirect funds towards a healthy, equitable future

[Salman Khan @Salman_Khan2835]

🚨⚧️ Only 39.8% of people on the provisional list with #COP29 participants were inferred women or gender-diverse people (20,829/52,305).

This was only 34.9% for #COP29 Party delegates (6,172/17,680).

Full breakdown in percentages by nomination type ⬇️

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

Hope to see you at our event today at 8 GMT / 12 Baku at the #HealthPavilion at #COP29
Livestream 🔗 https://t.co/I0Fx43CEvP

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

"To those who say that climate action is too expensive: the cost of inaction is much higher." Says @stasJPS at the #COP29 High Level on #ClimateChangeandHealth

[PMNCH @PMNCH]

Healthcare professionals at #COP29 calling for urgent action to address the climate and health crisis! What is the therapy:
👉 phase out fossil fuels
👉 financing
👉 built climate resilient health systems
👉 ensure equity

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

Health is THE argument for climate action.

#COP29 #COP29Baku #HealthForClimateAction

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

"Climate change is shaking the pillars that support our health." @DrMariaNeira highlights that climate change is a health issue and that solutions lie within putting health central.

#COP28 #COP28Baku #HealthyNDCs

[Centre on Climate Change & Planetary Health, LSHTM @LSHTM_Planet]

🌎@LSHTM is at #COP29 calling for climate policies to #FocusOnHealth

Our researchers will present evidence on the health impacts of climate change, and ambitious actions towards a healthy, sustainable future

Find us @COP29_AZ👉https://t.co/BkVNeVE650

📽️Learn about our work👇

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

@UnPhilemon @DrTedros @WHO @DrMariaNeira @mfespinosaEC @UNDP @NizamiGanjaviIC @GCHAlliance "Today's young generation is the most powerful generation in history." Muhammad Yunus underlines the power of youth, after @DrTedros confirms the @WHO 's commitment to youth engagement through its @WHOYouthCouncil

#YouthForClimateHealth #COP29 #HealthyNDCs

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

"I'll keep saying that the climate crisis is a health crisis until it gets through."

@DrTedros highlights that human health is the most compelling argument for climate action at the @NizamiGanjaviIC @WHO @UNDP high level on integrating health into NDCs at #COP29Baku
#HealthyNDCs

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

@UnPhilemon @DrTedros @WHO @DrMariaNeira @mfespinosaEC @UNDP @NizamiGanjaviIC "We can feel and see that people want solutions, they want action." @mfespinosaEC underlines the urgency of putting words into action for health.

#COP29Baku #COP29 #UNFCCC #HealthyNDCs

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

"This crisis is not in the future. It's right here, now ... There is no stronger argument for climate action than health". @DrTedros continues by highlighting both the current challenge which presents an urgent opportunity.

#COP29

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

"Climate change kills and affects our health" @sanchezcastejon shares a strong reflection at the opening of the event 'The Health Argument for Climate Action' - underlining that actions for Climate and Health align and ambition is needed.

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

The health community is here to ensure that the negotiators are aware that they are negotiating our health - @DrMariaNeira announces the #COP29 Special Report of the WHO at the Press Conference Room
🔗 https://t.co/3248sRbQnz

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

On behalf of the Health Community, the Health Pavilion will welcome a series of events at #COP29 which will be livestreamed! Check the full programme here: https://t.co/I0Fx43CEvP

#WHO #HealthIsNotNegiotiable

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Welcome to the Health Pavilion at #COP29!

I invite leaders to visit us -- we share positive, renewable energy for clear lungs and healthy minds.

Health can be a game changer for #ClimateAction – because it matters to everyone.

[Iris Blom @blom_iris]

Our health is NOT negotiable at #COP29

#UNFCCC #WHO

[Dr Maria Neira @DrMariaNeira]

And here we are—your dedicated health team, ready and energized! @WHO @DrTedros @WHOAzerbaijan @WHOYouthCouncil #COP29Baku @KuzmanovicA