Sydney | MedConnect x Sci-Fi Series Elevating health in the climate debate
Discover how climate change intersects with public health and explore collaborative solutions from government, industry, and society.
As we grapple with the increasing consequences of climate change, experts are warning that it’s not just an environmental issue, declaring it the ‘biggest global health threat of the 21st century’.
In the face of these warnings, where does Australia stand in its preparedness to address these health challenges, both locally and globally?
In a discussion led by ABC’s climate and health reporter, Tegan Taylor, hear from experts on how disasters such as bushfires and droughts, which are heightened by climate change, are triggering a spectrum of health risks - from infectious diseases to respiratory issues, and mental health challenges - with the vulnerable minority and at-risk groups bearing a disproportionate burden.
Meet the panel: view our speaker biographies here.
Dr Georgia Behrens - Assistant Director, National Health, Sustainability and Climate Unit, Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Scientia Professor Guy Marks AO - physician and epidemiologist, Woolcock and UNSW Medicine & Health
Professor Ben Newell - Director, Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney
Dr Chloe Watfern - Research Fellow, Black Dog Institute
The panel will discuss the critical intersection of climate change and public health, while exploring solutions for collective action from government, industry and society.
Following the discussion, guests are invited to continue the conversation with friends, colleagues and industry peers at a networking reception.
NB: this event will be recorded and shared with registrants after the event. We will also endeavor to promote the recording asset via our preferred marketing channels.
