Webinar on Climate Change and Urban Health Featuring Dr. Aina…

Join the Drexel CCUH on February 12, 2025, for a webinar with Dr. Aina Roca-Barceló. She will discuss her research on estimating daily mean temperatures in São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on the health impacts of climate change and social inequalities. Dr. Roca-Barceló serves as a Climate Adaptation Advisor with Médecins Sans Frontières.

The Drexel Climate Change and Urban Health Research Center (CCUH) invites you to a webinar on February 12, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM featuring Dr. Aina Roca-Barceló. Dr. Roca-Barceló, a Climate Adaptation Advisor with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), will present her research findings on a machine-learning model utilized for estimating daily mean temperatures with high spatial resolution in São Paulo, Brazil. Her work emphasizes the impact of temperature-related mortality and social inequalities within urban health contexts.

This webinar is a significant component of the Climate Change and Urban Health in Latin America Project (SALURBAL-Climate), focusing on the intersection of climate change and urban health. With an increase in temperature-related health risks in urban settings, the innovative study conducted by Dr. Roca-Barceló aims to provide essential data that can influence public health strategies and interventions aimed at addressing these critical challenges. Her research notably highlights the urgent need for systematic heat response plans amidst a changing climate.

In summary, Dr. Aina Roca-Barceló’s upcoming presentation underscores the importance of utilizing advanced methodologies for assessing climate-related health impacts in urban environments, particularly concerning vulnerable populations. The insights gained from her work in São Paulo will be invaluable for understanding and mitigating the health risks associated with climate change. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between urban health, social inequalities, and climate adaptation measures.

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