Bridging Climate Change and Public Health in Greece

On Friday, 31 January 2025, from 18:00 to 20:30 at the Free Thinking Zone in Athens, the event Bridging Climate Change and Public Health in Greece will explore the critical intersection between climate change and public health. Health Practitioners, experts, policymakers, and community leaders will discuss climate change’s health impacts, share knowledge, and propose recommendations to integrate health considerations into climate policies and local action plans. The event aims to foster collaboration and inspire collective efforts to build a healthier and more resilient Greece.

Attendees will gain valuable insights from distinguished speakers, including leading academics and public health professionals, on the challenges posed by climate change, such as respiratory diseases, mental health issues, heat stress, and pollution. The discussion will highlight innovative solutions and practical strategies to address these challenges, emphasising the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in tackling climate-related health risks.

The event will begin with a welcome session by Alice Corovessi, EU Climate Pact Country Coordinator for Greece and Managing Director of INZEB, followed by presentation and panel discussion featuring experts such as Professor Panagiotis Nastos, Dr. Ourania Konstanti, Eleftheria Emfietzi, Dr. Orestis Giotakos, and Dr. Ioannis Triantafyllakis, who will present key insights into the health implications of climate change in Greece. A concluding discussion with participants will focus on collaborative strategies, public awareness initiatives, and policy recommendations to integrate health into climate action.

This event allows professionals, policymakers, and citizens to engage in meaningful dialogue, gain new perspectives, and contribute to shaping sustainable solutions for a climate-resilient healthcare system.

The event will be held in Greek.

Registration is now closed.  The event will also be available through livestreaming here

 

 

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