The Climate and Health Africa Conference in Zimbabwe issues a call for abstracts or case studies inviting researchers, scholars, and practitioners to contribute oral and poster presentations on a diverse range of topics related to climate change and related environmental factors on human health.
When is Application Deadline:
- Registration is available from May 31 to September 20, 2024.
- Abstracts submission and scholarship applications period from May 31 to August 2, 2024.
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Tell Me About the Award:
CHAC 2024 is Africa’s pioneering conference at the intersection of climate change and health, advancing the field from research to policy and action. With a continent experiencing the disproportionate burden of climate-sensitive health outcomes and limited adaptive capacities, addressing these challenges is crucial. The conference aims to catalyze an African Health and Climate Declaration, incorporating cutting-edge research evidence into tailored adaptation and mitigation strategies for health systems.
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ABSTRACT SCIENTIFIC THEMES
The conference encompasses five scientific tracks, under which researchers, scholars, and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts and case studies for oral, poster and panel presentations. These presentations should address a wide range of topics related to the impacts of climate change on human health. The scientific themes for the conference are as follows:
- Pathophysiology and Biological Mechanisms
- Environmental exposures and heat-health epidemiology
- Adaptation interventions, and building climate resilient health systems
- Mitigation interventions
- Ethics and climate research equity
Type:
Conference
Who can Apply?
African researchers, scholars, and practitioners.
Which Countries are Eligible?
African countries
Where will Award be Taken?
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of Award?
- CHAC 2024 will foster global partnerships, align with key international entities, and advocate for financial and structural reforms to support Africa’s climate and health strategies.
- It will facilitate knowledge sharing, redefine Africa’s approach to health in the face of climate change, and result in scientific publications, action plans, and new funding commitments.
- Additionally, the conference will host a meeting for the Climate and Health Africa Network for Collaboration and Engagement (CHANCE), aiming to facilitate networking, research, learning, policy development, and financing specific to climate change and health in Africa.
How Long Will the Award Last?
The conference is scheduled to take place at the Cresta Lodge Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe, from October 29–31, 2024.
How to Apply:
Abstracts should present original research, studies, or reviews that contribute to the understanding of health impacts associated with climate change.
Submissions should align to the following scientific themes:
Scientific Themes:
- Track A: Pathophysiology and biological mechanisms
- Track B: Health impacts and epidemiology
- Track C: Adaptation interventions, and building climate resilient health systems
- Track D: Mitigation actions and their co-benefits
- Track E: Ethics and climate research equity
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