Yenepoya Public Health Department contributes to COP29 discussions in Baku

Baku, Azerbaijan: The Department of Public Health, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), made a significant impact at COP29 UNFCCC meetings by serving as an academic partner in two key side events.

Engagement Highlights

Represented by Dr Edmond Fernandes, Chief Coordinator and Assistant Professor, the department actively contributed to discussions on climate financing, global health diplomacy, urban health, and climate policies.

• Panel Discussion at Madagascar Pavilion:
  • Focus: Climate Financing for strengthening global health diplomacy and fostering human development.
  • Moderated by Dr Fernandes.
  • Panelists included:
    • Maria Walawender (The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change, UK).
    • Dr Logan Harper (University of Colorado, US).
    • Dr Jibril Owomugisha (Uganda Representative, UN Decade on Ecosystems Restoration).
• Urban Health and Food Security Discussion at SHARE Hub:
  • Focus: Urban health, food security, and climate policies.
  • Moderated by Dr Fernandes.
  • Panelists included:
    • Lauren Baker (Global Alliance for the Future of Food).
    • Sanjay Srivastava (UNESCAP, Asia Pacific Region).
    • Jess Beagley (The Global Climate and Health Alliance).
    • Sira Secka (The Gambia COP Negotiator).
    • Gulbaniz Ganbarova (Azerbaijan Rural Women’s Association).
• Participation in Action on Food Hub Meeting:
  • Discussed African and Asian perspectives on climate policies relating to food and nutrition.
  • Hosted by PELAM, Kenya.

Significance

Yenepoya University’s participation highlights its commitment to addressing global climate challenges through academic collaboration and innovative policy discussions. These engagements emphasize the intersection of climate action, health diplomacy, and human development.