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Next week, on March 26, the U of A and the Public Health Agency of Canada are hosting the Alberta Summit: Mobilizing Intersectoral Action on Climate Change and Health. These are two huge topics that affect so many of us every day, and for students studying, working, researching or considering a future career in these fields, it’s an excellent chance to hear from national leaders and gain valuable insights into the work that’s shaping the future of public health and climate resilience in Alberta.
So why should you attend?
Hear from leaders in the field.
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, will join a panel discussion hosted by Dr. Sherilee Harper, professor and Canada Research Chair in Climate Change and Health from the U of A titled “The vital intersection of climate change and health.” It’s an opportunity to gain insight and perspective from those shaping Canada’s policy and response in these areas.
Learn what’s being done.
Researchers and practitioners are already studying the effects of climate change on public health and working to implement solutions in communities in Alberta and around the world. You can learn more through a number of case study presentations.
Connect with others!
The networking event at this symposium will connect students in climate and health fields with others working in these areas. Researchers, policy leaders and practitioners will all be present.
See how the U of A is contributing.
This event marks the launch of the U of A’s Climate Change and Health Hub, the first of its kind in Canada. This hub showcases the innovation present at the U of A and will help steer collaboration across disciplines in this critical and evolving area of scholarship.