This session focuses on the emerging climate-related threats to public health and how innovative approaches to emergency preparedness can help improve resilience. Panelists and attendees will:
- Identify and evaluate new climate threats such as extreme heat, storm surges, and tidal flooding, and their potential impact on public health.
- Understand how a systems thinking approach can enhance emergency preparedness and improve overall community resilience.
- Dive into case studies and real-world examples of preparedness and response, drawing on insights from public health professionals and climate experts.
- Discuss how climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, and develop tailored strategies for community-based interventions.
Speakers
Ann-Gel Palermo, DrPH
Project Director, East Harlem COAD, Senior Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Adam Sobel, PhD
Professor of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics and of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University
Moriah A. Washington, MPA
Director, Community Engagement at New York City Emergency Management Department
Facilitators
Jeffrey Shaman, PhD
Professor of Climate and Environmental Health Sciences, Columbia Climate School; Senior Vice Dean, Columbia Climate School
Julian L. Watkins, MD
Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building; Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Resilient Futures: Climate & Health Justice in NYC is a series of four interactive workshops focused on how climate change impacts public health, with an emphasis on equity and resilience. Hosted by the NYC Pandemic Response Institute and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the series offers practical strategies and tools for tackling climate-driven health challenges. Join us to learn how you can help create a healthier, more resilient NYC.