Hosted by NYU GPH and Billion Minds Institute for Climate Week
Join us for a discussion on the intersection of community health, mental well-being, and climate resilience.
This panel will explore how health systems can play a pivotal role in fostering community capacity for action and building psychological resilience in the face of climate change. We'll discuss an ongoing initiative with ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) to guide local governments in strengthening their preparedness for these critical challenges.
Urban Hope: Cities’ Role in Leading Psychological Resilience for Local Climate Resilience will delve into the significance of city-level interventions in promoting mental health and resilience as essential components of climate adaptation strategies.
Speakers:
- Gisele Sabag, MPH, LEED AP ND, Executive Director at the International Society for Urban Health
- Gary Belkin, MD, MPh, PhD, Director and Founder of Billion Minds Institute
- Alexis A. Merdjanoff, MA,PhD, Director of the Environmental Public Health Program and Assistant Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the NYU School of Global Public Health