HSDF’s climate-action efforts are rooted in our broader ethos: strong systems, evidence-based action, partnership, and sustainable impact. The work of the HSDF Climate Action Desk is guided by the following principles:

• Climate justice and equity: prioritizing populations and places that face the greatest climate‑related health and development risks;
• Evidence‑informed action: grounding decisions in data, research, and practical learning;
• Sustainability: promoting environmentally responsible operations and programming;
• Country ownership: aligning climate action with national and sub‑national priorities;
• Multi‑sector collaboration: working across health, environment, finance, agriculture, energy, and related sectors;
• Accountability: tracking progress transparently and using results to improve performance.