Join a global dialogue on climate and health

Help shape global perspectives on the role of universities in climate and health.

The first event in the International Universities Climate Alliance (IUCA) Global Thematic Dialogue Series for 2025 considers the crucial role universities can play in achieving the World Health Organization’s objectives in response to climate change.

All those who register will have an opportunity for broad discussion on the topic of climate and health, as well as the chance to hear presentations from several participants.

Current speakers include:

• Professor Xiaoqi Feng | UNSW Sydney, Australia
  The role that universities can play in climate and health: in teaching, research and as a role model
• Dr Fiona Haigh | UNSW Sydney, Australia
  The importance of universities embracing transdisciplinary and intersectional approaches in supporting health systems in addressing climate change
• Dr Jirair Ratevosain | Duke University, USA 
  The intersection between climate, health and equity, and the unique position of universities to lead in this space through research, education and community engagement
• Dr Kirk Douglas | University of West Indies, Barbados
  One Health approaches to infectious diseases in Small Island Developing States using renewable energy powered silent mosquito and sandfly traps
• Andrea Lobato | UNICAMP, Brazil
  The impact of climate on the indoor environment
• Isabella Lenihan-Ikin | University of Oxford, UK
  Impacts of climate change on the health of outdoor workers in New Zealand
• Professor Nicky Morrison | Western Sydney University, Australia
  The importance of breaking down silos, sharing knowledge, and prioritising resilience, to support local communities
• Professor Lara Dugas | University of Cape Town, South Africa
  International African cohort studies looking at the impact of extreme heat on human health
• Dr SanYuMay Tun | University of Oxford, UK
  The uptake of an ‘Education for Sustainable Healthcare’ curriculum framework in UK universities.

How to register

The online event will be held across two sessions to accommodate all time zones on Thursday 27 March 2025, 10am–11am and 8pm–9pm (Sydney/AEDT). You will be asked to indicate your session preference when you register.

A link to the online platform will be sent to registered participants closer to the event.

Register now.

If you have any questions, please contact universitiesforclimate@unsw.edu.au.