The 2nd Nordic One Health Conference: Ecosystem Health in Extreme Environments
Climate change and its impacts are expected to be even more severe in polar regions than in other parts of the globe; thus highlighting the need for a dedicated conference on One Health and climate change in these extreme environments.
Key Themes:
- Climate Change and Health: Understanding the health impacts of rapidly changing polar environments.
- Emerging Infectious Diseases: Investigating zoonotic diseases in the context of ecosystem disruptions.
- Indigenous Health and Knowledge: Highlighting the role of indigenous perspectives in shaping One Health solutions.
- Wildlife and Biodiversity: Exploring the effects of biodiversity loss on animal and human health.
- Global Policy and Action: Developing international strategies to address polar health challenges and their global ramifications.Goals of the Event:
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration across the One Health spectrum.
- Generate actionable recommendations for research and policy to improve the health of polar ecosystems and their inhabitants.
- Raise awareness of the role polar regions play in global health and environmental stability.
- Foster partnerships between research institutions, governments, and indigenous communities to co-create sustainable health solutions.
Program
To be announced
Practical information
The event will be held at InnoCamp, Steinkjer, Nord University, Skolegata 22, 7713 Steinkjer
Registration costs: Regular: 330 kr, student: 150 kr