Organised by the Catastrophes & Conflict Forum, Climate & Health Council / Medact
The health consequences of climate change are predicted to be devastating; they also provide a huge opportunity for raising awareness and involving people as frequently what is good for the climate is also good for health. This meeting will provide an insight into the challenges involved in getting this message across, combining expert speakers on the anticipated consequences, people’s reactions to them, and effective communication on the issue.
18.00 pm Registration with tea and coffee
18.25 pm Introduction- Why is this theme a priority?: Dr Claire Bayntun Conflict & Catastrophes Forum
18.30 pm The predicted consequences for health: Professor Hugh Montgomery Director, Institute for Health & Performance University College London, Founding member, Climate & Health Council
19.00 pm Absorbing the implications of climate change for health: too much to bear?: Dr Judith Anderson Consultant Psychiatrist Chair, Psychotherapists and Counsellors for Social Responsibility
19.30 pm Communicating uncertain science: Asher Minns Director of Communications, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
20.00 pm Questions and Discussions
20.15 pm Close of meeting
For further information or registration details please contact Clemency Cox on 020 7290 3935
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