Tackling the Spread of Invasive Mosquitoes in a Changing Climate - Oxitec at the Forecasting Healthy Futures Summit

Invasive mosquitoes are moving into new areas. We need to be prepared – people are in need of solutions right now.” Dr Natalia Ferreira, Managing Director, Oxitec Brazil

At this week’s Forecasting Healthy Futures Summit in Rio de Janeiro, leaders in public health, climate, health, and biodiversity came together to explore the growing challenge posed by climate change on health.

Oxitec was proud to sponsor this year’s summit, which marks a critical step in the lead-up to the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil. The discussions highlighted the urgent need for integrated, climate-resilient health systems—systems that not only respond to disease outbreaks but prevent them through sustainable, innovative tools.

Invasive mosquitoes are driving increased disease transmission and threatening decades of progress in global health. As climate change accelerates, the need for innovative and sustainable solutions has never been greater. That’s why we’re working to scale our Sparks™ and Friendly™ solutions, empowering communities to combat disease-spreading mosquitoes without leaving a trace on ecosystems.

These solutions are targeted, sustainable, and ready now—built for scale and adaptable to the realities of frontline communities facing climate-driven health threats.

The message from Rio was clear: the time for action is now. Together with our partners and allies, we’re committed to delivering the tools needed to build a healthier, more resilient future.