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Beyond Borders: Symposium to tackle health effects of climate change.

Content Editor: Dr Sumana Mukhopadhyay

November 28, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM

Climate change, Global health

Content Editor: Dr Sumana Mukhopadhyay

  • The 10th Joint Technical Symposium on "Facing the Future: Human Health and Climate Change" was organized by WHO, WIPO, and WTO on November 14, 2023.

  • The event emphasized the crucial intersections between public health, trade, and intellectual property (IP) in addressing climate change's impact on human health, particularly among disadvantaged communities.

  • The symposium highlighted the urgent need to align actions with lessons from the COVID-19 response for cross-sectoral activities against threats to climate.

  • Emphasis was given on the following:

  1. Acceleration of  emission reduction commitments

  2. Ensuring trade rules don't hinder access to eco-friendly technologies

  3. Role of trade in spreading green technology, incentivizing innovation, and supporting climate-adaptive health systems

  4. Bridging the gap between technology providers and seekers through initiatives like WIPO GREEN

  • The symposium included panels covering:

  1. Healthcare needs

  2. IP's role in addressing climate change

  3. Trade policies that help mitigate climate-related health risks

  • The closing remarks emphasized the role of strong partnerships to tackle the health effects of climate change.

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