Tackling the politics of intersectoral action for the health of people and planet

Kent Buse and colleagues argue that unlocking the potential for intersectoral action on climate health requires thinking politically about its facilitators barriers Human activities are wreaking extensive damage natural systems of planet undermining prospects current future populations. The 2021 report Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change provided further evidence increasing urgency responding to threats posed by change—which UN secretary general labelled “a code red humanity.”12 conference in Glasgow (COP26) laid bare highly political nature international cooperation change, futility failing recognise sustainability environment cornerstone equitable development.34 politics inherent may be less visible than COP26 but must addressed deliver goals Paris agreement (box 1).7 Box 1 ### emergency imperative action56RETURN TO TEXT