Event

Inaction Costs Us All: How the Private Sector Can Lead on Climate-Health Nexus

November 18, 2024

The event will bring together leaders from the pharmaceutical, investment, and philanthropic sectors to examine the intersection of climate change, health, and human capital. Discussions will focus on climate-related health challenges, decarbonization, and technologies, highlighting the private sector's crucial role in fostering innovation, resilience and overall well-being.

Event Details

When: Monday, November 18, 2024, 15:00 - 15:45 UTC+4
(see local time)

Where: WBG Pavillion, Blue Zone, B1, Zone E

 

Speakers:

  • Daniela Foster, Global Head, Public Affairs, Markets Access & Sustainability, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
  • Jonathan Dean, Head of Fund Management for Climate and Health Impact Private Equity, Axa Group
  • Estelli Willie, Director, Health Policy, Rockefeller Foundation
  • Elena Villalobos, Head for Climate and Health Nexus, Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH)

Moderator: 

  • Farid Fezoua, Director for Services, Funds and Disruptive Technologies, IFC
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