Upcoming Events

This conference will examine the health impacts of climate change on vulnerable outdoor workers in urban Vietnam.   Precarious outdoor workers in urban megacities, especially in the global South, are among the most exposed to climate change impacts. In Vietnam, where rapid urbanisation and a large informal workforce shape the landscape, outdoor workers face heightened health risks due to extreme weather conditions. These conditions are worsening with climate change, the risks are underexplored, and the policies to address these risks are still in early development.   This research, funded by the Wellcome Trust, seeks to fill critical knowledge gaps by exploring the health vulnerabilities and climate-related risks faced by outdoor workers in urban Vietnam. Conducted in collaboration with multiple local partners — including Vietnam Medical Association, Social Life Research Institute, Institute for Development & Community Health LIGHT and local worker communities — the research will produce new evidence-based insights to inform policy solutions on the climate change-induced health risks faced by vulnerable outdoor workers in urban contexts. These findings will help policymakers devise interventions that align with the realities of outdoor workers' lives and working conditions.   To launch the project, we are hosting a one-day event that will bring together key stakeholders, including government officials, academics, experts, practitioners, civil society, and funders. The event will showcase some preliminary findings, highlight the project's significance, and facilitate in-depth discussions on the challenges and opportunities associated with addressing climate change-related health risks in the global South.

Join Climate Resilience for All for a three-day in-person training course in Accra, Ghana on February 10-12, 2025, designed to improve your reporting on the impacts of extreme heat, giving you new sources, story angles and ideas on how to cover the mounting impacts of this climate threat. The practical and interactive course will help you integrate heat stories within your regular reporting beat, and offer guidance on rethinking heat visuals.

The NIHHIS National Meeting aims to bring together multiple stakeholders (including federal agencies, state and local governments, private and public partners, community leaders, and more) to discuss heat and health with the goal of reducing risk across multiple timescales and geographic scales. The meeting is focused on engaging communities and developing a shared vision for community heat resilience. The meeting will be virtual and free to attend. Registration to come.

The EGU General Assembly 2025 brings together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience.