Impacts of Extreme Weather Events on the Health and Wellbeing of Local Communities

Impacts of Extreme Weather Events on the Health and Wellbeing of Local Communities
Hosted by

• Prof. Leandro Tonetto, Georgia Tech (US) & SIGWELL
• Prof. Claudia Libânio, UFCSPA (Brazil) & Global Health SIG

Guest Speakers

• Prof. Yiyi He (Georgia Tech, US): Climate-change-induced extreme weather events and their impact on vulnerable neighborhoods
• Prof. Tarcisio Saurin (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil): Design for resilience and the floods in Southern Brazil
• Bárbara F. Hein Machado (Loughborough University, UK): Design to address systemic barriers and improve the experiences of people with disabilities in healthcare
• Prof. Emmanuel Tsekleves (Lancaster University, UK): Tackling community health challenges across the world

Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 10-11 am EST, 12-1 pm BR, 3-4 pm GMT, 4-5 pm CET

Join us for the Joint Online Seminar by SIGWELL and the Global Health SIG on Impacts of Extreme Weather Events on the Health and Wellbeing of Local Communities. This seminar, hosted by Prof. Leandro Tonetto (Georgia Tech, US) and Prof. Claudia Libânio (UFCSPA, Brazil), will feature leading experts addressing critical global challenges. Prof. Yiyi He (Georgia Tech, US) will explore the effects of climate-change-induced extreme weather on vulnerable neighborhoods. Prof. Tarcisio Saurin (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) will share insights on designing for resilience during Southern Brazil's floods. Bárbara F. Hein Machado (Loughborough University, UK) will highlight inclusive healthcare design for people with disabilities, and Prof. Emmanuel Tsekleves (Lancaster University, UK) will discuss solutions to global community health challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from diverse perspectives and contribute to meaningful discussions on building resilience and promoting wellbeing.