Study: Climate Change May Force Millions Globally Into Inactivity by 2050

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Climate Change Threatens Global Health: Millions Face Inactivity, Premature Deaths by 2050

Global emissions gap widens | The UN says the world’s three largest emitters are off track, with global emissions continuing to rise. Scientists estimate a 60% cut is needed this decade to stay below 1.5°C, but current national pledges project only a 10% reduction. Fewer than one-third of countries have submitted updated climate plans under the Paris Agreement, while the US withdrew during the Trump administration. Europe has not delivered deeper cuts, and China faces criticism for under-committing.

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CNBC TV18•17-03-2026, 10:23

Climate Change Threatens Global Health: Millions Face Inactivity, Premature Deaths by 2050

•A study in The Lancet Global Health warns climate change could push millions into physical inactivity by 2050.
•This could lead to up to 700,000 additional premature deaths annually and $3.68 billion in productivity losses.
•Rising temperatures undermine WHO's goal to cut global physical inactivity by 15% by 2030.
•India is projected to see a mortality rate of 10.62 deaths per 100,000 population by 2050 due to inactivity.
•Recommendations include integrating heat-risk messages, climate finance for active transport, and enforcing heat-safety standards.

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