This session will explore how health policy and systems research can support national and local policy-makers responding to the climate crisis summarizing findings from a research programme ongoing in 12 countries. It will showcase research addressing climate challenges within health systems and discuss country efforts to leverage research for building climate-resilient health systems. Participants will highlight practical approaches to integrating research into national policies and share lessons from ongoing efforts across different regions.
Speakers
- Rt. Hon. Helen Clark – Former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research
- Kumanan Rasanathan – Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research
- Megan Gaffey – Department of Health and Social Care, United Kingdom
- Robert Marten – Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research
- Luciana Castronuovo – Fundacion Interamericana del Corazon, Argentina
- Dr Maysaa Y.K. Nemer Sadeya – Birzeit Universit, West Bank
- Ms. Rabia Tabassum – Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan
- Dr Rawlance Ndejjo – Makerere University School of Public Health, Uganda
- Dr Opportuna Kweka – University of Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
- Dr Nitish Kumar Dogra – Taru Leading Edge Private Limited, India