Navigating Climate Health: Policy Insights from Global Case Studies at SRI/SSD2024

In the frame of the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress (SRI) 2024, the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) is hosting an interactive roundtable session during the Sustainability Science Days. Our session, titled "Policy lessons from cross-sectoral global case studies tackling climate change effects on health," aligns perfectly with SRI's ethos of linking knowledge with actionable solutions. Through the presentation of 15 case studies, conducted in collaboration with Save the Children, our session will delve into innovative approaches aimed at addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change and health. By bringing together a diverse group of experts, we aim to facilitate discussions on how these findings can inform policy development, implementation, and monitoring, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future for all.

Session Details:

Title: Policy lessons from cross-sectoral global case studies tackling climate change effects on health
Type: Interactive Roundtable, hybrid format
Date & Time: Monday, June 10th, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Aalto University | Undergraduate Centre | Otakaari 1 | Y313

Climate change presents complex challenges, impacting not only the environment but also human health and well-being. Join us for an interactive roundtable session where we delve into the policy lessons gleaned from 15 cross-sectoral global case studies. These studies, conducted by the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) in collaboration with Save the Children, explore innovative approaches to addressing the interconnected issues of climate change and health. Read more here.

Speakers:

• Peter McGrath
• Montira Pongsiri
• Caradee Wright
• Aduwati Sali
• Paulo Saldiva

Register here. Watch the session here.

With a shared mission to achieve a knowledge-based sustainability transformation, SRI/SSD2024 brings together the expertise and resources of two leading sustainability science events. Led in collaboration with Finland's Sustainability Science Days (SSD), the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress (SRI). This week-long event, taking place in June, will unite over 2000 participants from more than 100 countries, both online and in-person. Hosted at Aalto University in Espoo and the University of Helsinki, SRI/SSD2024 promises a dynamic exchange of ideas, knowledge and strategies to tackle the pressing sustainability challenges facing our planet.

Themes of SRI/SSD2024:

• Green Transitions: Explore the changing landscape and attitudes towards living in harmony with nature.
• Transforming Technologies and the Future of Work: Highlighting technological advances and the systems supporting their application.
• Living on the Frontlines of Change – The Arctic and Beyond: Discussing challenges, adaptations, and pathways forward for communities facing environmental shifts.
• Powering the World: Examining transitions to renewable energy sources and the systemic opportunities and challenges they present.