Health-ing Emerging Session 2

Theme - Co-Creating Climate–Health Partnerships for Prevention
Climate change is both a health crisis and a catalyst for innovation. Effective solutions require
collaboration across ministries, sectors, and borders. This session will examine how parliamentarians,
health leaders, and private sector actors can build partnerships that align climate action with health
equity and prevention-first system transformation.
Confirmed Speakers
1. Hon. Denis Naughten – Member of Parliament, Ireland
2. Dr. Robert Bertollini – Public Health Advisor, Qatar
3. Co-Chairs: Ushma Issar & Ash Norman (Rypple)

Objectives
● Surface the challenges and opportunities of cross-sector collaboration on climate and
health.
● Explore governance and fiscal models that incentivize climate-smart health action.
● Co-create a set of guiding principles for effective climate–health partnerships.
● Build momentum for a global community of practice on climate-resilient,
prevention-first health systems.

Expected Outcomes
● Shared principles for climate–health partnership design
● Practical ideas for aligning environmental and health priorities
● Strengthened collaboration among parliamentarians and health policymakers