Seed at COP28
Connect with us in Dubai!
The Seed team will join global leaders, policy makers, and advocates in Dubai for the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or Conference of the Parties (COP28). We will deliver the message that the climate crisis is a health crisis, health is the human face of climate change, and the time for bold, collective action is now. We must reduce global greenhouse emissions and adopt a robust, health-centered response to climate change.
We’d love to connect with you if you will be in Dubai! The Seed Global Health delegation to COP28 is listed below and the following events are open to guests of COP28 (a few will be live streamed).
Friday, December 1
THE CLIMATE CRISIS IS A HEALTH CRISIS: Uniting to Galvanize Action Toward Solutions for Climate Adaptation | 11:15 – 12:30 PM | Hosted by Seed Global Health
In this first session at the WHO Health Pavilion, we will hear first-hand from those on the frontline of climate change and health efforts, leaders, and key decision makers. We will move beyond talk to tangible action, through presenting concrete strategies and solutions to tackle issues at the nexus of climate and health. Featuring Seed Global Health CEO Dr. Vanessa Kerry and Malawi Country Director Anda Nyondo.
Blue Zone, WHO Health Pavilion
Saturday, December 2
LEADERS’ EVENT: PUTTING HEALTH AT THE CENTER OF THE CLIMATE AGENDA | WORLD CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT | 11:00 AM
The WCAS Health Session will galvanize political and financial momentum for climate and health: it will launch a political declaration on climate and health, deliver a set of climate-health financing initiatives, and lay the foundation for further action. This breakthrough moment will lay the foundation for strengthening the health response to climate change, including at future COPs and in the World Health Assembly. Featuring Seed Global Health Uganda Country Director Irene Atuhairwe.
Al Waha Theatre, Blue Zone, Expo City and live streamed
Sunday, December 3, Health Day
REACHING THE LAST MILE FORUM KEYNOTE ADDRESS | 9 AM
Dr. Vanessa Kerry, CEO and Co-Founder of Seed Global Health and WHO Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health will offer the opening keynote address at the Reaching the Last Mile Forum hosted by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
*Please note that registration for the Forum is not handled by Seed Global Health. Please contact info@reachingthelastmile.com for details on registering as a virtual participant.
Green Zone
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR HEALTHCARE CLIMATE ACTION | 11:30-12:45 PM
Non-state actors and the private sector play crucial roles in taking action at the climate-health nexus, including by building a climate-resilient, low-carbon health sector and advancing innovative adaptation solutions to ensure the health and wellbeing of climate-vulnerable communities. This session will offer an opportunity for global business leaders to showcase joint action and progress on climate and health, and will underscore how public-private collaboration can deliver sustainable, equitable healthcare. Featuring Seed Global Health CEO Dr. Vanessa Kerry as MC and delivering closing remarks.
Green Zone, Impact Hub, DP World, The Atrium and live streamed
ADDRESSING THE NEAR-TERM IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE HEALTH OUTCOMES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN | 6:30 – 7:20 PM
An official part of the UAE Health Day program, this session will deepen understanding of the climate impact on the health of women and children, strengthen the data analysis and evidence base to inform climate and health policies, and showcase real world examples and case studies to illustrate the direct impacts of climate change on women’s and children’s health. Featuring Malawi Country Director Anda Nyondo.
Green Zone, UAE Pavilion
Monday, December 4
CLIMATE CRISIS AND HEALTH CONSEQUENCES (HEALTH AND WELL BEING) | 11 AM | Hosted by Rotary International
Health professionals and experts from Rotary International, WHO, UNICEF and Seed Global Health CEO Dr. Vanessa Kerry will provide an overview of the challenges posed by climate events and offer actionable strategies for responses, adaptations, and increased resilience through personal presentations, panel discussions, and audience engagement, in order to explore issues and opportunities to mitigate climate impacts.
Blue Zone, Rotary Pavilion (45)
SEED GLOBAL HEALTH DELEGATION TO COP28
Dr. Vanessa Kerry, CEO
Irene Atuhairwe, Uganda Country Director
Bassim Birkland, Zambia Country Director
Anda Nyondo, Malawi Country Director
Martina Dhliwayo, Climate and Health Manager
Lauren McKown, Managing Director
Tom Fairchild, Director of Media and Strategy
Leandra Rivera, Engagement Officer
