World Health Organization (WHO) published this video item, entitled “Live: Press briefing on WHO COP26 Special Report on Climate Change and Health” – below is their description.
Context: The press conference will see the launch of a WHO COP26 special report on climate change and health along with an open letter from over 45 million health professionals worldwide calling for an ambitious outcome at COP26.
Opening remarks:
Dr Naoko Yamamoto, Assistant Director-General, Universal Health Coverage / Healthier Populations
Speakers
Dr María Neira, WHO Director, Environment, Climate Change and Health
Dr Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum, Team Lead, Climate Change and Health, WHO headquarters, Geneva
Howard Catton, CEO, International Council of Nurses
Expert panelists
Dr Jeni Miller, Executive Director, Global Climate and Health Alliance
Dr. Ruth A. Etzel, Chair of the Strategic Advisory Group on Environmental Health, International Pediatric Association
World Health Organization (WHO) YouTube Channel
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