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October 25 & 26,2025

Exploring the Nexus of Climate, Health, and Environment

Venue TBC

Schedule

Symposium Introductions
Speakers:
Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi
Dr. Nasrin Mesaeli
Climate Change, Environmental Pollution and Health: Challenges of the 21st Century (PLENARY TALK)
  • Understand the major environmental health challenges posed by climate change and pollution.
  • Identify strategies for mitigating the impact of climate change and pollution on human health.
Speaker:
Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan
Sands of Change: Navigating Climate Health in the MENA Region
Coffee Break
Healthy Horizons: Pioneering Sustainable Cities for Thriving Communities
  • Recognize the importance of sustainable urban design for promoting public health and well-being.
  • Identify key elements of sustainable cities, such as green spaces, walkability, and clean energy.
  • Discuss strategies for implementing sustainable urban design principles in diverse communities.
Speaker:
Dr. Hanadi Al-Thani
Panel Discussion: Regional Research Priorities for Climate, Environment and Health
  • Identify key research gaps and priorities in the field of climate, environment, and health.
  • Discuss strategies for promoting collaborative, interdisciplinary research in this field.
Speakers:
Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi
Dr. Hanadi Al-Thani
Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan
Silent Intruders: Unmasking the Impact of Noise on Human Health
  • Recognize the various sources and types of noise pollution.
  • Understand the physiological and psychological effects of noise on human health.
  • Identify strategies for reducing noise pollution and protecting public health.
Speaker:
Dr. Omar Hahad
Lunch Break
Respiratory Health and the Environment: It Takes Two to Tango
Ambient Temperature and Health: A Song of Ice and Fire
  • Understand the impact of extreme temperatures on human health.
  • Identify vulnerable populations and strategies for protecting them from temperature-related health risks.
Speaker:
Dr. Barrak AlAhmad
Health and the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water: Global and Regional Insights
  • Understand the interconnections between food, energy, water, and health.
  • Identify global and local challenges and opportunities related to the food-energy-water-health nexus.
  • Explore strategies for promoting sustainable, health-promoting practices in food, energy, and water systems.
Speaker:
Dr. Bassel Daher
Closing Day Remarks
Speakers:
Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi
Dr. Nasrin Mesaeli
Lunch and Poster Session
Moderator:
Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi
Unraveling the Threads: The Intersection of Cancer and Environmental Toxins
  • Understand the role of environmental toxins in the development of various types of cancer.
  • Identify common environmental toxins and their sources.
  • Explore strategies for reducing exposure to environmental toxins and preventing cancer.
Speaker:
Dr. Dietrich Büsselberg
Interventional Trials in Air Pollution: Advancing the Evidence for Health Impact
  • Understand the Design and Methodology of Air Pollution Intervention Trials
  • Evaluate the Health Impacts of Air Pollution Reduction Interventions
  • Explore Innovations and Challenges in Air Pollution Research
Speaker:
Dr. Jonathan Newman
Coffee Break
Interventional Trials in Air Pollution: Advancing the Evidence for Health Impact
  • Understand the Design and Methodology of Air Pollution Intervention Trials
  • Evaluate the Health Impacts of Air Pollution Reduction Interventions
  • Explore Innovations and Challenges in Air Pollution Research
Speaker:
Dr. Jonathan Newman
Healthcare as a Source for Environmental Pollution: Primum Non Nocere
  • Recognize the ways in which healthcare systems and practices contribute to environmental pollution.
  • Understand the importance of the "first, do no harm" principle in the context of environmental health.
  • Explore strategies for reducing the environmental impact of healthcare while maintaining quality patient care.
Speaker:
Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi
Climate, Environment, and the Brain: Unraveling the Neurological Consequences of Environmental Change
  • Understand the Impact of Climate and Environmental Exposures on Neurological Health
  • Examine the Mechanistic Pathways Linking Environmental Stressors to Neurological Complications
  • Identify Strategies for Mitigating Neurological Risks from Climate and Environmental Factors
Speaker:
Dr. Ali Saad
Qatar’s Research Priorities in Climate and Health
Local Efforts to Address Climate Change: The GeoHealth Hub
  • Understand the mission and activities of the GeoHealth Hub in addressing climate change at the local level.
  • Identify successful strategies and best practices for local climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Speaker:
Dr. Wael Al-Delaimy
Closing Remarks
Speakers:
Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi
Dr. Nasrin Mesaeli