Workshop on urban greenness, health and climate concerns

This online workshop deals with health concerns of urban greenness in perspective of climate change. During the workshop, which is part of the ENBEL project (Enhancing Belmont Research Action to support EU policy making on climate change and health), the latest research findings will be presented, alongside with mitigation strategies to address health challenges.

The workshop is organised by the University of Tartu, Karolinska Institutet, the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research and CICERO Center for International Climate Research. This is the workshop is the fourth in a series of ENBEL workshops, with which the ENBEL project aims to contribute to adaptation and resilience related to climate and health. Registration is free via the registration form.

The workshop will be structured as follows:

10.00–10.05   Welcome & introduction
10.05–10.30   Mapping urban heat for public health risk planning: pitfalls and opportunities
10.30–10.55   Green inequality in Estonian cities – what does it mean in health perspectives
10.55–11.20   Thunder + Pollen = Increased risk of acute respiratory illness
11.20–11.30   Concluding remarks & synthesis