Global Science Summit: John-Arne Røttingen's keynote speech

Watch John-Arne Røttingen, CEO of Wellcome, deliver a speech at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Global Science Summit.
The Global Science Summit focuses on the growing global burden of non-communicable diseases, infectious diseases, and climate change, and the interplay between them. The ultimate purpose is to pave the way for new scientific breakthroughs.
00:00:00 - Introduction and context of current global challenges
00:00:26 - The role of science in solving urgent health challenges
00:01:00 - Welcome Trust's investments and global research initiatives
00:01:50 - Climate impacts on health in Malawi and South Africa
00:03:00 - Increasing incidence and severity of epidemics due to climate change
00:03:40 - Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and future preparedness
00:04:50 - Addressing health inequities exacerbated by climate change
00:05:30 - Welcome Trust's focus on climate and health research
00:06:20 - Importance of trust in science and combating disinformation
00:07:10 - Market failures and the role of foundations in filling gaps
00:08:00 - Collaborative efforts to promote health at COP28
00:08:50 - Investing in climate and health hubs and policy support
00:09:50 - The need for global evidence and better data for informed decisions
00:10:30 - Examples of funded projects and their impacts
00:11:30 - The importance of partnerships and collaborations for effective solutions
00:12:20 - Conclusion and call to action for more research, better policies, and urgent action