This case catalogue brings together 10 concrete cases and initiatives that address both climate and health. The catalogue is based on a scoping review and 10 expert interviews conducted in early 2025. It is a dynamic resource, most recently updated in November 2025, and is intended to inspire and evolve continuously as new cases and knowledge emerge. By highlighting practical solutions, its aim is to support more integrated and effective climate–health initiatives. The catalogue can be found below — both the first version from May and the updated version from November. The catalogue was initially published in English, but a Danish version is currently being prepared.

The Secretariat at the Danish Alliance for Global Health is proud to co-author a cross-European comment published in the esteemed medical journal The Lancet , calling for renewed and strengthened investments in global health - at a time when European leadership is more crucial than ever. In collaboration with representatives from the Danish, Norwegian, and German expert groups on global health, we share key conclusions from our respective national reports and issue a joint call for greater European engagement in global health efforts. The comment builds on the core findings of the Third Report by the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health , which underscores how strategic health investments can drive stability and economic growth in low-income countries - and strengthen global security and resilience in the process. In the comment, we highlight the role and work of our expert group, which consists of eight Danish and international experts. The group serves as a strategic resource for translating global recommendations into actionable insights relevant to the Danish context. It addresses critical global health challenges and opportunities by leveraging Denmark’s strengths, values, and experience. At the Danish Alliance for Global Health we will continue to work closely with European partners and allies to ensure that momentum for global health remains strong - during and beyond Denmark’s EU Presidency. European collaboration will be key to ensuring that health is prioritized in global development, diplomacy, and security. Read the full comment here: Responses to the Third Lancet Commission on Investing in Health from Denmark, Germany, and Norway - The Lancet Regional Health – Europe Authors of the comment: Tobias Alfvén, Angela Y. Chang, Hanna Ohm Cleaver, Anna-Katharina Hornidge, Steven L.B. Jensen, Eirik Mofoss, Fride Nordstrand Nilsen, Ole F. Norheim, Marco Schäferhoff, Martin Siegel, and Christoph Strupat.

This position paper is developed by the Danish Alliance for Global Health in the context of the Danish presidency of the Council of the European Union 2025 and the negotiations for the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034. The paper outlines our key recommendations on how Denmark, through the EU, can help maintain and develop European leadership in global health, even amidst crises.

Summary of the Open Letter: A Call for an early and ambitious Danish contribution to the Global Fund A coalition of health-focused organizations, including the Danish Alliance for Global Health, has co-authored an open letter addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs , Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Minister of the Interior and Health , Sophie Løhde. In the letter, the organizations urge Denmark to make an early and ambitious financial commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. The organizations commend the inclusion of health as a priority in Denmark’s new development strategy -particularly sexual and reproductive health, infectious disease control, and strengthening of global health systems. However, the organizations unite in expressing concern that the proposed 2026 draft finance bill does not reflect increased funding for global health. The letter calls for Denmark to increase its contribution from 375 million DKK to at least 400 million DKK for 2026–2028 and to provide an early pledge to signal strong leadership. With Denmark currently holding the EU presidency until 2026, as well as an non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council until the end of 2026, the organizations argue that Denmark is uniquely positioned to spearhead a universal movement prioritizing global health and push for a joint EU contribution of at least 800 million euros. The Global Fund is a highly effective multilateral instrument, able to catalyze this movement, having saved 70 million lives and reduced mortality from AIDS, TB, and malaria by 63% in target countries since 2002. One-third of its funding goes toward health system strengthening, making it a vital tool for pandemic preparedness, AMR (antimicrobial resistance) prevention, and access to essential medicines and diagnostics. The organizations also highlight how the Fund aligns with Denmark’s broader goals: gender equality, sexual and reproductive rights, and partnerships between the Global North and South, as outlined in Denmark’s Africa Strategy. The signatories of the letter all agree upon the worrying tendencies of worsening global health disparities due to declining support from the traditionally strong partner countries. These disparities create medicine shortages, leads to unpaid health workers, and reduces prevention efforts in vulnerable regions. It is therefore a crucial time to financially support the Global Fund - renewed investment can help the Fund save an additional 23 million lives and prevent 400 million new infections in the coming years. The importance of supporting the Global Fund in these times cannot be stressed enough. An early, sizeable pledge from Denmark will demonstrate leadership in global health at a time of increasing international instability and health inequality. It will also show adherence to the newly proposed Africa strategy, as well as the goals of the national development cooperation strategy. The open letter is signed by: Lars Christian Østergreen (The Danish AIDS Foundation) Malin Palmér (Doctors Without Borders) Anna Frellsen (Maternity Foundation) Camilla Legendre (100% for the Children) Anne Egelund (Ubumi Prisons Initiative) Majbrit Berlau (Danish Family Planning Association) Susanne Dahl (UNICEF Denmark) Hanna Ohm Cleaver (Danish Alliance for Global Health)

The Alliance for Global Health recommends that Denmark takes leadership through a clear prioritization of health in the upcoming development cooperation strategy. This document outlines the Alliance's contribution to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' official consultation on the strategy.   Read the English translation and all recommendations here:

This report outlines the expert group's recommendations for Denmark to once again become a frontrunner in global health. Denmark is in a unique position  to advance progress in global health in a time of crises. The report includes 19 recommendations for Denmark to leverage its unique strongholds in health, while also rethinking its approach to advance more mutually beneficial partnerships for global health.     Download the report below to read the 19 concrete recommendations:

Climate change represents the greatest threat to human health in the 21st century and already affects nearly half of the world's population. The consequences of climate change increasingly risk undermining the past 50 years of progress in global development and health.  Read our brief below:

Leading experts will give recommendations on how to strengthen Denmark’s position as an international frontrunner in global health. Denmark should be at the forefront when it comes to efforts to strengthen global health. That is the ambition of the newly established Alliance for Global Health. To fulfill that ambition, the Alliance has commissioned a group of leading Danish and international experts who will draw up a series of concrete recommendations on how Denmark can strengthen its position in the field. Climate change, armed conflicts, economic and political instability and enduring consequences from the covid-19 pandemic are already putting tremendous pressure on health systems across the world, especially in the Global South. At the same time, there is a significant funding gap for global health efforts. In this intersection, Denmark has an opportunity to play a prominent role in promoting global health, taking the point of departure in the work Denmark has carried out for decades, in particular within sexual and reproductive health and rights, universal health coverage and vaccines. New times call for new solutions By bringing together expertise from several different sectors and including the latest research and evidence, the expert group will identify opportunities and areas where Denmark can make a significant difference on the global stage and position itself as a nation that can lead the way towards a stronger global health commitment. Majbrit Berlau, Secretary General of Danish Family Planning Association and part of the Alliance for Global Health, states: "The world is changing rapidly, and we constantly need more knowledge and evidence to address global health challenges. This applies regardless of whether we are talking about sexual and reproductive health, equal access to health services or prevention and treatment. I am very much looking forward to following the work of the expert group, which will create a solid foundation for Danish efforts in global health going forward, ensuring we maximize our positive impact for the people who need it the most.” Lars Christian Østergreen, CEO of the AIDS Foundation and part of the Alliance for Global Health, agrees: "We are setting up an expert group to contribute to a thorough, evidence-based and innovative dialogue. Many of us working in global health share the desire for Denmark to become a leading nation in the field once again, both when it comes to tackling ongoing epidemics like HIV and tuberculosis, as well as addressing the numerous other global health challenges we face. The need for a sharper focus on global health is greater than ever.” The expert group consists of nine leading experts with expertise in both global health, development aid and finance: Angela Chang,  Associate Professor, University of Southern Denmark & member of the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health Anna Frellsen,  CEO Maternity Foundation Birgitte Qvist-Sørensen , corporate board work, former Secretary General DanChurchAid Haifaa Awad,  Medical Doctor and Chairwoman, Action Aid Justice Nonvignon,  Technical Director at Management Sciences for Health, and Professor at University of Ghana Steven L. B. Jensen,  Senior Researcher, Danish Institute of Human Rights Tobias Alfvén,  Professor,   Karolinska Institutet Ulla Elisabeth Müller,  Director, UNFPA Nordic Vibeke Brix Christensen,  Medical Doctor & Advisor, Doctors Without Borders The group will present their final report with recommendations on December 5 th  during a launch event at the Royal Library in Copenhagen. Questions can be directed to Mette Lybye, Head of the Secretariat, Alliance for Global Health. Phone: +45 23 93 53 11 / Email:  mette@globalsundhed.org   About the Danish Alliance for Global Health: The Danish Alliance for Global Health brings together civil society, the private sector, foundations and research institutions with a common mission: bolstering support for global health and maintaining Denmark’s frontrunner position. Our goal is to create a movement that informs development priorities in Denmark and beyond. We need a strong voice in the fight for sexual and reproductive health and rights, universal health coverage, vaccines, joint efforts against major epidemics such as tuberculosis, HIV and malaria and other major challenges of our time. Read more about the Alliance .