The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that climate change currently causes at least 150,000 deaths a year, a figure that is expected to double by 2030. In addition to rapid and widespread changes in the atmosphere, oceans, cryosphere and biosphere, climate change also has a direct impact on health. Increased risks related to the emergence of new pandemics and infectious diseases and changes in air quality and ozone are just some of the health implications.

At this event we will discuss some of the impacts that climate change could have on health, and the main challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

PROGRAM:

9:00 | Reception and welcome coffee

9:30 | GRACE opening and welcome

Fernando LeiteVice-President of GRACE representing Lipor

9:40 |Framework of Climate Change

Rui Dinis, Energy and Carbon Consultant and Climate Expert Manager at Lisboa E-Nova (Lisbon's Energy and Environment Agency)

10:05 | Health Framework

António Silva Graça, Infeciologist at the National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA)

10:30 | Round Table - Main challenges and opportunities in health

Moderation: Mariana Ribeiro FerreiraVice-President of GRACE representing CUF Ana Isabel Ribeiro, Researcher at the Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto (ISPUP) Armando Pinto, Senior Researcher at LNEC's Building Department Raquel VaredaPublic Health Physician at the Alentejo Central Local Health Unit Sónia DiasDirector of the National School of Public Health at Universidade Nova de Lisboa

11:15 | Wrap Up and Closing Ceremony

José Melo Bandeira, Country Manager at Veolia Portugal Mariana Ribeiro FerreiraVice-President of GRACE representing CUF