Climate Change and Public Health
The session on climate change and public health at the Public Health World Conference (PHWC) 2026 will be an opportunity to learn about how climate change is increasingly influencing public health worldwide. The session will also discuss extreme weather events, air quality, water scarcity, and changes in disease patterns caused by climate change.
Experts will be discussing public health measures, environmental policies, and community efforts to mitigate climate change-related public health risks at the PHWC 2026. The session will also be an opportunity to learn about sustainable practices and the need for global cooperation to ensure public health with changing climate conditions.
There will be an examination of how climate change is currently affecting people who are vulnerable, including children, older individuals, and many low-income communities. The discussions will center on enhancing climate-resilient health care systems and improving emergency preparedness for climate-related disasters. Participants will review global case studies that show successful mitigation and adaptation through a variety of different approaches, including using renewable energy, sustainable urban planning methods, and conserving the environment will help improve and safeguard the public’s health. The need for public awareness and behavior change to reduce environmental risk will be discussed by specialists. It will also support the need for collaboration among all stakeholders—governments, investigators, and communities—so that long-term solutions can be realised. With an emphasis on innovation and shared responsibility, this session should contribute to the development of a healthier, more sustainable future for all.
Climate change is speeding up the transmission of vector-borne illnesses, respiratory conditions, and food insecurity. During the Public Health World Conference (PHWC), this session will review environmental changes' direct and indirect impacts on health. Specialists will address strategies to minimize the health impacts of extreme weather events, air pollution, and water scarcity. The session will discuss sustainable healthcare solutions, such as green hospital projects and low-carbon health interventions. Participants will learn how governments and organizations can incorporate climate adaptation into public health planning. Case studies will show successful international experiences in preventing climate-related health hazards.