WHO, together with the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) and the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) are organising the first ever Global Youth Forum on Health and Climate Change ahead of COP27 to support meaningful youth engagement in climate and health action.
The forum will provide an opportunity for youth around the world to learn more about climate change and health and to equip themselves with the required knowledge and skills to meaningfully engage in climate action to ensure a healthier planet and a healthier world.
The forum will take place throughout 3 days:
- Day 1: 8th of October, 12:00 - 17:30 GMT (virtual)
- Day 2: 9th of October,12:00 - 17:30 GMT (virtual)
- Day 3: 18th of November, 14:00-15:15 EET (in-person at the COP27 WHO Health Pavilion)
The Forum agenda can be accessed here.
In order to attend the Forum, please register here.
Facilitators of the sessions and attendees will receive a certificate of participation from WHO.
The Global Youth Forum is organized under the Patronage of His Excellency Minister of Health and Population of Egypt Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and His Excellency Minister of Youth and Sport of Egypt Dr. Ashraf Sobhy.