Protecting Health in a Changing Climate Webinar
Climate change is one of the defining health challenges of our time. Join us for Protecting Health in a Changing Climate, a thought-provoking webinar exploring what a changing climate means for our health, our communities and the future of healthcare.
The webinar will bring together Associate Professor Zerina Lokmic-Tomkins and Dr Gongbo Chen to explore the latest evidence on climate-related health impacts, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations, maternal and child health, community resilience and the Asia-Pacific region.
The discussion will consider areas that can receive less attention in conversations about climate and health, including the impacts of climate change on pregnancy, early childhood and long-term health outcomes, as well as the increasing pressures climate-related events place on healthcare services.
What we'll explore
- What the latest evidence tells us about the health impacts of a changing climate.
- Climate-related health risks across the Asia-Pacific region, including impacts on vulnerable populations, maternal and child health, pregnancy and early childhood.
- How climate-related hazards can affect access to healthcare, health outcomes and the delivery of health services.
- Building climate-resilient healthcare systems and communities.
- The role of health professionals in preparing for and responding to a changing climate.
- How communities can adapt, build resilience and identify priorities for action.
- Practical ways we can work together to protect health now and into the future.
An opportunity to connect and engage
The session will include interactive Poll Everywhere activities, providing an opportunity to test your knowledge, consider community priorities and explore perspectives on climate and health.
You can also submit a question when registering for the webinar. Selected questions will be grouped thematically and discussed during the live Q&A, with additional questions from the Zoom chat considered during the session.
Event Details
- Date:
- 3 December 2026 at 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
- Venue:
- Virtual
- Open to:
- All
- Cost:
- Free
Description
Climate change is one of the defining health challenges of our time. Join us for Protecting Health in a Changing Climate, a thought-provoking webinar exploring what a changing climate means for our health, our communities and the future of healthcare.
The webinar will bring together Associate Professor Zerina Lokmic-Tomkins and Dr Gongbo Chen to explore the latest evidence on climate-related health impacts, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations, maternal and child health, community resilience and the Asia-Pacific region.
The discussion will consider areas that can receive less attention in conversations about climate and health, including the impacts of climate change on pregnancy, early childhood and long-term health outcomes, as well as the increasing pressures climate-related events place on healthcare services.
What we'll explore
- What the latest evidence tells us about the health impacts of a changing climate.
- Climate-related health risks across the Asia-Pacific region, including impacts on vulnerable populations, maternal and child health, pregnancy and early childhood.
- How climate-related hazards can affect access to healthcare, health outcomes and the delivery of health services.
- Building climate-resilient healthcare systems and communities.
- The role of health professionals in preparing for and responding to a changing climate.
- How communities can adapt, build resilience and identify priorities for action.
- Practical ways we can work together to protect health now and into the future.
An opportunity to connect and engage
The session will include interactive Poll Everywhere activities, providing an opportunity to test your knowledge, consider community priorities and explore perspectives on climate and health.
You can also submit a question when registering for the webinar. Selected questions will be grouped thematically and discussed during the live Q&A, with additional questions from the Zoom chat considered during the session.
Event Contact
- Name
- MNHS Events Team
- med-events@monash.edu
- Phone
- Organisation