The Lancet Countdown 2023 sheds light on some of the most concerning and interconnected factors threatening the well-being of individuals, public health, and healthcare systems on a global scale. As the report emphasises, "the world is heading in the wrong direction". The severity of today's health issues is obvious. Yet, it serves as a forewarning of the dangers for our future and a reminder of the commitment we collectively must take in delivering such ambition and transformative climate action. What is needed today to enable a future where present and future generations can thrive? Here is CSH’s take on it.