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Overview
Join expert speakers for a free webinar (2CPD points awarded) and explore global strategies that connect climate and health. Discover how air pollution impacts both people and the planet, and how active travel can drive healthier lifestyles, cleaner air and lower carbon emissions.
The session will feature a dynamic panel discussion and live Q&A, offering practical, real-world perspectives on how we can respond to the climate crisis through health-focused action.
Take a look at our programme below, put together by the College’s Sustainability Steering Group, to see what's happening on the day.
Speakers
See below about your speakers and what they'll be discussing.
Dr Marina Romanello
Executive Director, Lancet Countdown
Topic: Global action plan for climate change in health
Mark R. Miller
Professor of the Environment and Health (Research Scientist), The University of Edinburgh
Topic: Air pollution, human health/planet health
Francesca Racioppi
Head of Office at WHO European Centre for Environment and Health
Topic: Active travel – better health, cleaner air, low carbon
What happens on the day?
18.30
- Welcome
Professor Hany Eteiba, President, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
18.40
- Global action plan for climate change in healt
Dr Marina Romanello, Executive Director, Lancet Countdown
19.00
- Air pollution, human health/planet health
Mark R. Miller, Professor of the Environment and Health (Research Scientist), The University of Edinburgh
19.20
- Active travel - better health, cleaner air, low carbon
Francesca Racioppi, Head of Office at WHO European Centre for Environment and Health
19.40
- Panel discussion with Q&A moderated by Professor Seshadri Vasan, RCPSG’s Chair of Sustainability
20.10
- Close and thank you
Learning outcomes
By attending this webinar, you’ll be able to:
- Understand the global context of climate change and health
- Explain the health impacts of air pollution
- Evaluate the benefits of active travel for health and the environment
- Engage in informed discussion on climate and health policy
- Strengthen professional awareness and advocacy
Attending the webinar
This event is an online webinar. That means you get the chance to join us from the comfort of your own home. Details of how to dial in and any other information you need will be provided just before the date of the webinar.
If you’ve not received your joining instructions by the day the webinar starts, please reach out to the event lead. Their details can be found at the bottom of this page.
Claiming your CPD
This course offers 2 CPD for everyone who attends. This can be claimed via your College account as well as give you access to your downloadable digital CPD certificate.
If you have any questions about claiming your CPD points, our course coordinator is happy to help.
Key information
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the coordinator. Their details can be found below.
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