Climate, Health & Sustainable Care Inaugural Symposium
Join us for the Inaugural Symposium of the University of Toronto Collaborative Centre for Climate, Health & Sustainable Care.
Happening on October 22, 2024, at the University of Toronto Faculty Club, this full-day event will strengthen our collective capacity to understand and address the health and health system challenges of climate change and the demands of sustainability.
Why you’ll want to attend:
- Learn from local, national, and international experts to share expertise and knowledge on the health and health system implications of global ecological change
- Discuss the future of health professions and health sciences education on planetary health and sustainable care
- Learn about practical initiatives to improve the resilience and sustainability of health systems
- Network and engage in critical discussions with colleagues who share a commitment to sustainability, planetary health, and climate action
Registration Now Open
Symposium tickets will include continental breakfast, lunch, and an evening reception with a cash bar.
Early-bird pricing (ends September 13): $20 students, $80 faculty, researchers, clinicians, healthcare administration
Price after September 13: $30 students, $100 faculty, researchers, clinicians, healthcare administration
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for those who would otherwise be unable to attend. Contact climate.health@utoronto.ca.
Call For Abstracts
Submissions may present research, education, or practice change initiatives, in the format of oral presentations, panels/workshops and poster presentations.
The Program Committee will review and group presentations thematically (see below for example topics).
Important dates:
- Early submission deadline: June 26 (Decision notification: July 26)
- Final submission deadline: August 2 (Decision notification: September 3)
An extended deadline of August 31 is available for students and late-breaking presentations, with notification by September 16.
Example topics
Share your latest research study, educational initiative, or practice innovation related to:
Health
Climate change & health, Planetary health, Indigenous Knowledges, OneHealth, Ecohealth, Political ecology of health, Ecological determinants of health, etc.
Health Systems
Sustainable clinical services, Climate adapted care, Resilient health & social care, Reducing low value care, Sustainable quality improvement, Mental healthcare, etc.
Education & Professional Development
Planetary health professions education, Capacity building for planetary health (e.g. faculty development, trainee leadership, CPD), Leadership for sustainable health systems, Interprofessional education for sustainability, Land-based education, etc.
Policy & Politics
Commercial determinants of planetary health, Climate & health governance, Caring economy, Ecological health economics, Environmental justice, Postgrowth, etc.