There is growing recognition from academics, policy-makers and research funders of the interdependencies between action to improve human health and work to promote environmental sustainability.
With extremes of heat estimated to have resulted in 11,000 excess deaths across Europe during the summer of 2020 alone, the impact of climate change on health is becoming increasingly apparent. In addition, as it accounts for almost 5% of net global carbon emissions, healthcare can also play a key role in decarbonisation as recognised through the NHS’s adoption of a net zero target, as well as by recent calls from funders like NIHR and the Wellcome Trust.
Researchers from across the University, with an interest in human health and/or sustainability are invited to attend this workshop to explore how we can further support research around health and environmental sustainability.
The workshop will include:
- Guest speaker Kirsty Wavish of University Hospital NHS Trust who will be talking about their work in developing a net zero NHS.
- A talk from
Professor Clive Sabel on using spatial data informatics on health and the environment. - A presentation from
Dr Clare Pettinger on her work around sustainability and health. - An update on current opportunities in what is a growing area for research funding.
- Breakout sessions giving you the opportunity to explore research synergies and develop project concepts with other attendees from a range of disciplines.
Email sei@plymouth.ac.uk for further information.