Conference: Climate Change and Human Health: Challenges and Adaptation in Kyrgyzstan

The University of Central Asia (UCA), in collaboration with the Aga Khan University (AKU) in Pakistan and with support from the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, is pleased to host a national conference spotlighting a critical and timely issue: the impact of climate change on human health.

This gathering will  convene leading experts, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to examine how environmental change is affecting health outcomes in Kyrgyzstan and beyond, and to explore adaptation strategies at local, national, and regional levels.

Programme Highlights:

• Insights into Health and Health-Related SDGs in Kyrgyzstan
• Scientific presentations on air pollution, water scarcity, and climate-related health risks
• Policy-focused discussions on climate change adaptation and resilience
• Gendered perspectives on natural resource management and rural livelihoods
• Networking opportunities with researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers

Full Agenda Includes:

• Opening remarks by Prof. Christopher J Gerry (Rector, UCA) and Dr. Jai Das (Institute for Global Health and Development, AKU)
• Panels and presentations from experts at the University of Central Asia, University of Cambridge, Talas State University, and the World Health Organization
• Topics covering climate change impacts on water resources, air quality, food security, rural livelihoods, and health systems
• Closing reception to foster collaboration and idea exchange

Registration: https://forms.gle/YeJ9Nm5szYhBxkSy9
Contact: saule.chalbasova@ucentralasia.org

Join us for this conference to better understand the intersection of climate change and human health and to explore actionable pathways toward a healthier, more resilient future.