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Urgent local adaptation needs strengthening Health and WASH outcomes in communities and displaced populations

Sep 16, 2026 · 09:30 - 10:45 CEST
Main language: English
Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum · Dr. Sylvia Garry · Stefania Giodini · Dr Fabrice OUEDRAOGO

How can National Societies translate climate-related health risks into effective local action? This session will showcase practical examples from Italy, Burkina Faso, South Sudan and Sri Lanka, highlighting community-driven approaches to addressing extreme heat, climate-health communication, and anticipatory action for dengue outbreaks. The session will also explore the climate–migration–health nexus, demonstrating how National Societies connect climate action, health protection, disaster response, and support for displaced populations. Through case studies and interactive discussions, participants will explore how to design needs-based climate-health programmes, strengthen collaboration with health systems and governments, and scale local action for greater community resilience.

Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum
Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum
Head of the climate change and health unit at WHO Headquarters
Dr. Sylvia Garry
Dr. Sylvia Garry
Public Health Specialist, Health and Migration programme
Stefania Giodini
Stefania Giodini
Head of Water Advisory & Innovation
DF
Dr Fabrice OUEDRAOGO
National Health and Nutrition Coordinator
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Urgent local adaptation needs strengthening Health and WASH outcomes in communities and displaced populations

How can National Societies translate climate-related health risks into effective local action? This session will showcase practical examples from Italy, Burkina Faso, South Sudan and Sri Lanka, highlighting community-driven approaches to addressing extreme heat, climate-health communication, and anticipatory action for dengue outbreaks. The session will also explore the climate–migration–health nexus, demonstrating how National Societies connect climate action, health protection, disaster response, and support for displaced populations. Through case studies and interactive discussions, participants will explore how to design needs-based climate-health programmes, strengthen collaboration with health systems and governments, and scale local action for greater community resilience.

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