Connecting the Dots Between Climate Change, Health, and Equity (Nepal Workshop 1)
The National Academy of Medicine, the Partnership for Sustainable Development Nepal, the Nepal Health Research Council, the National Academy of Science and Technology, Nepal, SickKids Centre for Global Child Health, the Institute for Global Health & Development at The Aga Khan University and The InterAcademy Partnership are co-hosting a two-day workshop called connecting the dots […]
Climate Communities Network Meeting #3
The Climate Communities Network (CCN) hosted a closed virtual meeting for Members and Strategic Partners to: Begin developing Member Action Plans, with a focus on each Member identifying their project’s topic, goal(s), timeline, and needs Elevate Strategic Partner initiatives/tools/resources that can support Member Action Plans Identify priorities and topics for CCN Regional Clusters and Learning […]
Addressing Research Gaps at the Intersection of Climate Change, Health, and Equity: Virtual Convening
This NAM workshop builds on past scoping efforts to engage participants in discussion about research gaps and highlight effective interventions to adapt to and mitigate climate’s impact on health and equity in communities. Panelists from various research fields shared their work addressing research gaps on the impacts of climate change on health (e.g., heat, air […]
Climate and Health Day of the US Climate Action Summit
The National Academy of Medicine co-hosted Climate and Health Day with Kaiser Permanente and Climate Group as part of the US Climate Action Summit. The Climate and Health Day public program featured four panels exploring different aspects of climate and health. The goals of the public program included: hearing from global leaders on driving actionable […]
Maternal Health Disparities: The Women Behind the Data (Webinar 1)
This event is the first of five public webinars organized by the Standing Committee on Reproductive Health, Equity, and Society of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine with support from the Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education. Topic areas for discussing maternal health disparities are framed by the social determinants of health, in […]
Fostering Action to Address Ethical and Societal Implications of Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation in Health and Medicine: A Workshop
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), building on the efforts of its Committee for Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation in Health and Medicine, is hosting a workshop aimed at shedding light on the potential unintended consequences of advancements in biomedical science and emphasizing the crucial need for equity in innovation. This gathering builds upon established […]
Maternal Health Disparities: The Women Behind the Data (Webinar 2)
This event is the second webinar in the 5-part webinar series, "Maternal Health Disparities: The Women Behind the Data" organized by the Standing Committee on Reproductive Health, Equity, and Society of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine with support from the Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education. Topic areas for discussing maternal health disparities are […]
Public Input Webinar on Climate and Health Resource Hub
In the face of extreme weather events, air pollution, degrading water quality, and a changing environment, opportunities to protect health from the effects of climate change are vital. The Communicating About Climate Change and Health pillar of the Grand Challenge on Climate Change, Human Health, and Equity is developing an online resource hub to equip health professionals and […]
Maternal Health Disparities: The Women Behind the Data (Webinar 3)
This event is the third webinar in the 5-part webinar series, "Maternal Health Disparities: The Women Behind the Data" organized by the Standing Committee on Reproductive Health, Equity, and Society of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine with support from the Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education. Topic areas for discussing maternal health disparities are […]
Climate Communities Network Meeting #4
The Climate Communities Network (CCN) hosted a closed virtual meeting for Members and Strategic Partners to: Highlight technical assistance opportunities and resources for CCN Members, as shared by Strategic Partners and other relevant organizations Solidify 3-5 themes/issues across CCN Impact areas (e.g. Learning Collaboratives and Regional Clusters) Present and discuss plans for CCN youth engagement […]
