We are pleased to invite you to a special webinar organised by the IDAlert project that addresses the critical intersection of nature-based solutions (NbS), climate change, and public health on 5 December from 15:00 to 16:30.
While NbS are widely recognised for their potential in climate change mitigation and adaptation, this event will focus on the often-overlooked health implications associated with these interventions.
This event is designed for a diverse audience, including professionals working in environmental science, public health, urban planning, and policy-making. We will explore how some NbS projects may unintentionally create health risks, such as increasing mosquito breeding sites in urban areas. Current climate policies frequently fail to adequately consider the impacts of NbS on infectious disease dynamics, highlighting the urgent need for integrating climate change and One Health data into policy development.
This session will explore how health impacts, including infectious disease risks, can be integrated into the design and evaluation of NBS. It presents a unique opportunity for all stakeholders engaged in NbS implementation and related fields to engage with leading experts in discussions at the intersection of climate solutions and public health.
The webinar will feature:
Moderator:
Jan Semenza
Marina Treskova (University of Heidelberg)
Marion Koopmans (Erasmus Medical Centre, NL)
Reina Sikkema (Erasmus Medical Centre, NL)
Date: 5 December from 15:00 to 16:30 Location: online
Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3AiUTjucTy2XkCI56g2lsQ#/registration
