This session is designed to inform and engage health professionals in the issue of climate change. Three excellent guest speakers will describe the causes of climate change, the environmental and health impacts, and actions needed both to reduce our emissions of greenhouse gases as well as to prepare for expected health impacts.
At the end of the session attendees will:
Understand the causes and features of climate change
Understand the health consequences from the various impacts of climate change
Understand actions individuals and groups can take to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change
Know what actions to recommend to their patients to protect their health from climate impacts
Certificates of attendance for three hours of professional training will be available.
