May 27, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Opening Monday’s evening event, the Grand Jet d’Or Award Ceremony is designed to acknowledge and honor research excellence in tackling the critical nexus between pollution and human health.
Topic: “Health and medical solutions to address the adverse effects of pollution on humans”.
Prize: 50,000 € awarded by the AXA Research Fund.
Over 50 projects were submitted, reflecting the global urgency to address this pressing issue. Following meticulous evaluation by a distinguished Scientific Committee, the top seven applications have been shortlisted, poised for final examination in the coming days.
The winning research group will be announced and rewarded in person by Nils Reich, CEO of AXA Health for their defining contribution to mitigating pollution’s detrimental impact on public health.
CEO, AXA Health
Climate change exerts significant effects on human health, amplifying risks associated with emerging pathogens, pollution, and extreme weather events.
While the impacts are widespread, vulnerable populations face disproportionate risks. Countries in tropical zones are particularly susceptible to the ravages of storms, floods, and droughts, while climate-sensitive diseases like malaria and dengue fever extend their reach to new territories. Factors such as dependence on agriculture, rapid population growth, and limited financial resources hinder the ability of developing countries to adapt effectively.
In northern regions, vulnerable populations, including the elderly, migrants, precarious households and the homeless, bear the brunt of extreme weather events.
The objective of this session is to deepen our understanding of the scope of climate change’s impact on vulnerable populations. It will examine the effects in tropical countries and among vulnerable populations in the North. Additionally, we will explore potential initiatives to mitigate these impacts and enhance resilience.
Journalist
City of Geneva
Ambassador of Peru
Médecins Sans Frontières
Swiss Youth for Climate
World Economic Forum
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Established in 2006 by the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE), the Geneva Health Forum (GHF) is a Swiss not-for-profit initiative that brings together a diverse range of stakeholders to discuss and address global health challenges.
The GHF plays a pivotal role in the global health landscape, as a neutral and inclusive platform, fostering dialogue and collaboration among key players in the field, including policymakers, representatives from academia, civil society, and the private sector.
Its core mission is to facilitate constructive dialogue among these global health actors, which, in turn, contributes to the improvement of health policies and access to care worldwide. The Geneva Health Forum proudly collaborates with some of the most prominent international organizations based in Geneva.
