Summit to be held July 2025 in London and online
The Physiological Society is excited to announce that the Global Climate and Health Summit will take place on 16-17 July 2025 at the QEII Centre in London and online.
This ground-breaking event, supported by Wellcome, will address the critical intersection of climate change and human health. The Summit will convene researchers, policymakers and climate experts to tackle the urgent health challenges posed by climate change. The summit will be free to attend and travel support will be available to Early Career Researchers, with enhanced support available for those from Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
A Call to Action on Climate and Health
Climate change is the greatest health threat facing humanity. From the rise in heat-related illnesses to the impact of extreme weather on global food security and air pollution, the effects of climate change on health are being felt worldwide. The Global Climate and Health Summit aims to catalyse action by providing a platform for collaborative discussions, knowledge exchange, and the development of innovative solutions.
The Summit will transition from identifying physiological research gaps to driving real-world collaborations and actionable strategies. Alongside researchers and policymakers, the Summit will prioritise involvement of individuals with lived experiences of the impact of climate change on health. Attendees will explore innovative solutions to enhance global health resilience, especially for vulnerable and underserved populations.
The summit will be free to attend and travel support will be available to Early Career Researchers from Low- and Middle-Income Countries. More information will be available on how to apply for this support will be available shortly. The Summit will encourage environmentally sustainable travel and will provide a hybrid option to allow global participation while minimising travel-related environmental impacts.
Key Features of the Summit:
• Thematic Strands: the program will be structured around three key themes with physiology at their core —Heat Resilience, Sustainable Food Systems and Nutrition, and Air Quality—to address priority climate-related health issues.
• Collaboration: the Summit will bring physiologists together with other disciplines and policymakers, with a programme and sessions designed to foster transdisciplinary collaborations.
• Expert Panels and Interactive Workshops: featuring world-renowned experts and hands-on sessions focused on practical solutions and policy implementation.
• Global Participation: a hybrid format allowing both in-person and virtual attendees to engage in discussions and build transdisciplinary networks.
• Networking Opportunities: dedicated time for connecting stakeholders across academia, healthcare, policy, and industry.
Professor Mike Tipton, Trustee of The Physiological Society and Chair of the Global Climate and Health Summit Steering Committee, said:
“The Global Climate and Health Summit underscores our commitment to driving forward impactful discussions and collaborations that address the critical nexus of climate and health now. The Summit is designed to generate tangible solutions and foster a global research and policy network. The Physiological Society is grateful to Wellcome for their support which enables the Global Climate and Health Summit to take place.
“As the science of how the body works, physiology is fundamental to successful mitigation and adaptation to the challenges posed by climate change. From heat stress and air quality to nutritional health, physiology provides the evidence needed to design effective interventions and policies. The Summit seeks to take this understanding and facilitate impactful change with immediate effect.”
Dr Madeleine Thomson, Head of Climate Impacts & Adaptation at Wellcome, said:
“The best thing we can do to protect human health is to limit greenhouse gas emissions. But we also need to adapt to the conditions that we are facing now. As the climate crisis worsens, it’s vital that we have science-based effective interventions and solutions.
“We hope that this summit will bring experts together to do exactly that. We’re excited to see its outcomes, helping communities and individuals around the world affected by climate change.”
REGISTRATION FOR THE SUMMIT WILL OPEN SHORTLY. TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN ATTENDING THE SUMMIT VISIT WWW.GLOBALCLIMATEANDHEALTHSUMMIT.ORG
