“Join Us at the National Health + Climate Forum: Accelerating Climate Action for Health Equity and Justice”
The National Health + Climate Forum is set to take place on September 20, 2023, bringing together leaders from various health disciplines to discuss climate solutions that prioritize health equity and justice. The event will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual participation, allowing for a wide range of attendees to engage in the discussions.
The agenda for the forum includes a welcome address from Lynn Goldman, MD, and Ben Fulgencio-Turner from ecoAmerica, followed by an opening keynote address from Senator Edward Markey (D-MA). The forum will also feature sessions on climate solutions as health solutions, core climate initiatives in healthcare, children’s mental health in a changing climate, and planetary health.
Speakers at the event include prominent figures such as Georges Benjamin, MD, from the American Public Health Association, Lisa Patel, MD, from the Medical Society Consortium on Climate Change, and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL 14th). The forum will also include breakout activities focused on building collective impact through local action.
The National Health + Climate Forum aims to drive climate action at the local and national levels, with a focus on protecting public health and addressing disparities. By bringing together leaders from across the health sector, the forum seeks to develop shared strategies and commitments to advance climate solutions that benefit both health and the environment.
To register for the event and learn more about the speakers and agenda, visit the official website. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the collective impact for climate action and health equity.