Climate change is an urgent global challenge with profound implications for human health. Rising temperatures and unpredictable climate patterns have contributed to the emergence of more virulent diseases, including fungal infections. These infections have devastating consequences for people and the environment. Understanding the complicated relationship between climate change and fungal diseases is critical for effective mitigation strategies.

This book chapter provides a brief overview of the impact of climate change on human health, focusing on fungal diseases. It examines how changing temperatures and precipitation patterns affect fungal pathogens’ multiplication and spread, leading to severe and potentially life-threatening infections. Vulnerable populations are particularly susceptible to respiratory problems and systemic infections associated with these fungal diseases.

Urgent and sustained action is needed to address these challenges. These include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving resilience to extreme weather events, and increasing access to effective treatments for fungal diseases. A coordinated global effort is essential to address the far-reaching and potentially catastrophic consequences of climate change and fungal infections for human health.

In addition, this chapter highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between fungal pathogens and their environment. Variations in temperature, humidity, and land use significantly impact the spread and occurrence of fungal pathogens. Understanding this relationship is crucial for devising effective prevention and control measures.