Upcoming Events
Climate Change, Planetary Health, and Medicine
Online
Harvard Medical School
May 2, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Webinar: Occupational Health in the Climate Crisis / Salud laboral en la crisis climática
Online
Ibero-American Society for Environmental Health (SIBSA); Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA)
May 2, 2024
18th International Conference on Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA18)
Arusha, Tanzania
Tanzania People & Wildlife
May 6, 2024 - May 9, 2024
Heat Action Day 2024 – Expression of Interest
Online
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Jun 2, 2024
World Cities Summit 2024
Singapore
Centre for Liveable Cities & Urban Redevelopment Authority
Jun 2, 2024 - Jun 4, 2024
What Works Climate – Solutions Summit
TU Berlin
Climate Solutions
Jun 9, 2024 - Jun 12, 2024
Past Events
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024
Online
ILO
Apr 25, 2024
Launch of the 2023 Lancet Countdown Latin America Report / Fortaleciendo el nexo de cambio climático, salud y políticas públicas: Evidencia desde Lancet Countdown Latinoamérica y el IAI
Guatemala & Online
Lancet Countdown Latin America, IAI & UVG
Apr 24, 2024
In this session, organized jointly by the Lancet Countdown Latin America Regional Center and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), the 2023 Lancet Countdown Latin America report will be presented for the first time, along with the scientific diplomacy projects developed by Fellows of the IAI's Science, Technology, and Policy Fellowship Program (STeP). We would like to invite national and subnational authorities, academics, NGOs, and journalists to join us. During the event, we will discuss the main findings regarding climate change and health for the region, as well as the importance of generating scientific evidence to inform public policy at the local and regional levels.
Understanding and preparing for the predicted 2024 extreme heat season in the Sahel: A collaborative approach
Online
Anticipation Hub, Red Cross Climate Centre, ANACIM Senegal
Apr 23, 2024 - May 7, 2024
Objective
The primary objective of this series of webinars is to raise awareness of the particularity of the predicted extreme heat this year and provide a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing among meteorological agencies, public health services, disaster managers, researchers and humanitarian actors to enhance preparedness and response efforts.Key Themes
1. Extreme heat trends in the Sahel and outlook for the 2024 Heat Season: An overview of observed and projected trends in temperatures/heat waves in the Sahel region, insights from global climate drivers and forecasts for the April-June 2024 season. 2. Impacts on Public Health and relevant sectors: Review of the state of the research on the impacts of Sahelian extreme heat events, including health impacts on vulnerable populations, impacts on livelihood, water and energy. The availability and access of data across different sectors will be discussed. 3. Preparedness and Response Strategies: Best practices on extreme heat risk management in the Sahel and elsewhere, including early warning early action systems, heat wave action plans, and community outreach initiatives and the role of government and humanitarian organisations.Language
The sessions will be in French and English and livestream translation will be provided.Health & Equity in Action-Climate Solutions Summit
Rochester, NY
Climate Solutions Accelerator
Apr 19, 2024 - Apr 20, 2024
Advancing health and equity in the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region.
Discover how climate solutions aren’t just a necessity but an opportunity to create a healthier, more equitable future for the Genesee-Finger Lakes region.
- How does climate change impact our health today, and what are the projected implications for the future? How can community resilience address these challenges?
- What is the relationship between climate change and social determinants of health?
- What role does the healthcare industry play in alleviating the impacts of climate change on public health?
- How can equitable climate solutions improve health outcomes and quality of life for local residents?
United States National Integrated Heat Health Information System
Online
National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS)
Apr 16, 2024 - Apr 18, 2024
EGU General Assembly 2024
Vienna & Online
European Geosciences Union
Apr 14, 2024 - Jan 19, 2024