Climate change is emerging as the greatest health challenge of the 21st century, and its devastating impacts on human health and well-being are only accelerating, particularly amongst the world’s most vulnerable populations. Climate change is placing significant strains on global health-system infrastructure, increasing the demand for health services whilst also impairing the system’s ability to respond. Urgent action is needed to mitigate and adapt to this complex challenge and increased investment in resilient health systems must be made. This session is aimed toward developing cross-sector solutions, building global consensus for climate-health action, and investment in a healthier, more equitable future worldwide.

Moderator

Willow Bay

Dean, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California

Speakers

Cynthia Cardona

Vice President, Social Impact, Eli Lilly & Company; President, Lilly Foundation

Sheila Davis

CEO, Partners In Health

Githinji Gitahi

Group CEO, Amref Health Africa

Josh Green

Governor, State of Hawaii

Neil Buddy Shah

CEO, Clinton Health Access Initiative

Ali Zaidi

Assistant to the President and National Climate Advisor, The White House