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Climate, Health & the Global Future: Accelerating the SDGs in Miami

People

Deadline
Type
Workshop
Location
Miami, United States of America
Date
Duration
1 Hours
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
me@oaausa.org
Partnership

CIFAL Miami Center, OAA, Accountable Impact, United Nations Association Miami Chapter, Florida International University (FIU) St

Background

“Climate, Heat, Health & the Global Future” is a two-day (April 7-8) forum exploring the growing intersection of climate and human health. As rising temperatures, extreme heat, and shifting ecosystems intensify conditions linked to migraines, dengue, and malaria, Miami, Florida offers a real-world case study of how environmental change is already affecting public health. This program connects those local experiences with global health advocacy and the United Nations, bringing together leaders to identify solutions that protect communities both in the United States and around the world through the SDGs lens and framework. Themes that will be addressed on April 8th include environmental change, public health, and community impact. This session will focus on how environmental conditions, such as water systems, flooding, and climate-driven ecosystem changes, contribute to the spread of diseases like malaria and dengue, and how policy decisions at the national and global level shape responses to these challenges, particularly through the lens of the United Nations.

Event Objectives

Facilitate workshop on the UN SDGs and conduct Advocacy Training in Environmental Health & Global Action.

Learning Objectives

Participants will: 

· Learn the origin, application and strategies to localize the UN Sustainable Development Goals 

· Understand the connection between environmental health and climate 

· Learn how policy and funding decisions impact global health outcomes through the United Nations 

· Gain practical skills to engage in advocacy and policy conversations

Content and Structure

· UN SDGs Training Accelerating the SDGs in Miami - Facilitated by Maricarmen Estrada, Director - CIFAL Miami Center 

· Screening of “Edge of Hope” (20 min) a documentary that sheds light on the resilience of communities facing the brunt of climate injustice in Miami. Fireside chat with Executive Producer FIU Prof. Marcie Washington & Scarlett Lanzas, CEO - Accountable Impact 

· Advocacy Training in Environmental Health & Global Action: Framing: Environmental Health & Global Impact Policy & Systems Overview Skill-Building: Advocacy in Practice Pathways to Action

Methodology

The session will include screening a short documentary and videos and facilitating a hand-on workshop and training on policy and advocacy tactics.

Targeted Audience

College students and academic staff.

Additional Information

Activity’s focal point: 

Maricarmen Estrada

CIFAL Miami Center Director

me [at] oaausa.org (me[at]oaausa[dot]org)

cifalmiami [at] oaausa.org (cifalmiami[at]oaausa[dot]org)

www.cifalmiami.org

Scarlett Lanzas 

Accountable Impact Direcor

scarlett [at] accountableimpact.org (scarlett[at]accountableimpact[dot]org)

https://www.accountableimpact.org/