PD 14 - Climate Change and Health - World Health Summit 2020

There are many pathways, direct and indirect, mediating the effects of climate change on human health. There is significant variation within and between regions and amongst different population groups. While there is also increasing political awareness of the issues and a rapidly accumulating evidence base, there has been less focus on solutions: how to develop resilience, adaptation in health systems and health co-benefits of climate change mitigation.

The session invites regional perspectives (virtual) from academy network experts on emerging issues and on key points that require further exploration. Discussion with the audience worldwide will be encouraged to help ensure that a wide range of inputs is captured by the project, also providing national, regional and global perspectives in preparation for COP 26.