Jameel Institute Symposium 2023

The Jameel Institute Symposium, in honour of its fourth anniversary, convenes on Thursday, 23 November 2023 at the Imperial College London. The climate and health-themed symposium gathers Imperial College faculty and external experts for panel discussions, talks and breakout sessions under the banner, 'How to reduce the impact of climate change on health: Research evidence on effective intervention.'

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that climate change will contribute to 250,000 additional malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea and heat stress-related deaths per year from 2030-2050. Climate change intensifies spread of infectious disease and increases risks of novel zoonotic diseases. Social and environmental health detriments are exacerbated by insufficient access to clean air, safe drinking water, food and shelter.

The Jameel Institute Symposium addresses the impacts of changes in climate and natural environment on health with the goal of advancing evidence-based interventions that protect population health. The symposium examines gaps in current research around interventions, provides networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities and informs strategies to further scientific response to climate change-related health challenges.