These remarks were made by His Excellency Lieutenant-General Dr. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health, during the opening of the “Climate-Smart Health Systems” conference. The event, organized by the Supreme Council of Health in partnership with the World Bank and the Joint Learning Network for Universal Health Coverage (JLN), runs from 5 to 9 October 2025, gathering representatives from member states and experts in public health, environmental sustainability, and development.