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The 911±¬ÁÏÍø Academy of Medicine, the Partnership for Sustainable Development Nepal, the Nepal Health Research Council, the 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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 between climate change, health, and equity.

Speakers include:

• The Rt. Honorable Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal- Prachanda
• Victor J. Dzau, MD, President, 911±¬ÁÏÍø Academy of Medicine
• Orania (Rania) Kosti, PhD, Executive Director, Inter-Academy Partnership
• Bishnu Bhatta, Director, Partnership for Sustainable Development-Nepal
• Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta, Founding Director, Institute for Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University
• Dr. Rabindra Dhakal, Secretary, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (Nepal)
• Dr. Meghnath Dhimal (Nepal) – Chief Research Officer, Nepal Health Research Council

The Workshop Objectives are as follows:

• Identify urgent needs, challenges, barriers, and opportunities to address the health impact of climate change in the South and Southeast Asia region.
• Highlight and share best practices and policies on addressing the adverse impacts of climate change on health, gender disparities, and equity.
• Identify opportunities and strategies for regional partnerships to overcome climate-related health issues.
• Explore opportunities for regional commitments.

This event will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal and online.