Climate change is increasing risks to the health of Canadians through impacts from indoor and outdoor air quality, extreme weather hazards, and changing patterns of disease-carrying pests. Peter Berry will share how Canadian health authorities are preparing for climate change risks to health by gaining new knowledge about climate-related hazards and vulnerable populations, and by supporting the capacity of individuals and organizations to take protective actions. Continued collaboration to integrate evidence-based research findings into health and emergency management decision-making is needed to help Canadians prepare for the health risks of climate change and reduce future impacts.
All are welcome.
Coffee, tea and muffins will be served starting at 9:45 a.m.
Featured Speaker:
Senior Policy Analyst,
Climate Change and Health Office,
Health Canada