Keynote Speaker:
Cecilia Sorensen, M.D.
Director, Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Columbia University
Panels with Local Organizations
Happy Hour
Keynote Speaker:
Wade Norwood
CEO, Common Ground Health
Panels with Regional Organizations
Sector-Specific Conversations
Climate and Health Solutions Fair
Advancing health and equity in the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region.
Join us at the forefront of change! Discover how climate solutions aren’t just a necessity but an opportunity to create a healthier, more equitable future for the Genesee-Finger Lakes region.
How does climate change impact our health today, and what are the projected implications for the future? How can community resilience address these challenges?
What is the relationship between climate change and social determinants of health?
What role does the healthcare industry play in alleviating the impacts of climate change on public health?
How can equitable climate solutions improve health outcomes and quality of life for local residents?
HYATT REGENCY Rochester
125 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
This two-day event is an opportunity for organizational leaders and community members to:
Engage with healthcare professionals and equity advocates to develop a shared understanding of how climate change impacts our health and what we can do about it.
Gain perspective by hearing from a diverse range of local residents about how climate impacts their lives and the unique challenges they face.
Discuss the impacts of climate change and fossil fuel use on air quality, water quality, mental health, maternal health, and much more.
Learn how to leverage our region’s assets to build a healthcare system that is informed about climate-related illness and prepared to respond.
Develop ideas for sustainable healthcare, secure and healthy food systems, clean energy access, green transportation, and other equitable systems-level solutions.
Understand the importance of climate justice and the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable populations.
Take action to support the implementation of the Genesee-FLX Climate Action Strategy region.
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