SCHEDULE
Below is the high-level schedule for the core conference program of the 5th Planetary Health Hybrid Annual Meeting. There are four main groups of sessions: Launch Day (Pre-Conference), Main Program (Keynote, Panels, Interviews, Lightning Talks), Side Events, and Festival Events.
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Monday, October 31st
PRE-CONFERENCE: MEMBER NETWORKING DAY
Satellites As Requested; Not Specifically Programmed
9AM - 12:30 PM EST
Satellite sessions will be selected from PHA Community Submissions. The deadline to submit an abstract for a satellite session is July 15, 2022. Interested parties should learn more on the PHAM 2022 abstract page.
Early Registration
12:30 - 1:00 PM EST
PHA Membership Meeting
1:00-3:00 PM EST
Membership meeting for Planetary Health Alliance members to share accomplishments, lessons learned, and discuss the strategic direction of the Alliance. Please note: this meeting will be open to PHA members only and closed to the general public.
In-person registration will be held out of the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center. This is where attendees will be able to pick up their materials, familiarize themselves with the space, and engage directly with the PHA team.
In-person registration will be held out of the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center. This is where attendees will be able to pick up their materials, familiarize themselves with the space, and engage directly with the PHA team.
Satellites As Requested; Not Specifically Programmed
3:30 - 5:00 PM EST
Satellite sessions will be selected from PHA Community Submissions. The deadline to submit an abstract for a satellite session is July 15, 2022. Interested parties should learn more on the PHAM 2022 abstract page.
Opening Remarks
Gathering to celebrate the third day of Planetary Health Week, the 4th Annual Planetary Health Annual Meeting, and to honor our community, ancestors, and land.
More details to come.
Panel: New businesses for a new society
11:00am -
11:10am BRT
In different segments and geographies new businesses are creating products, services and solutions that embed planetary health ideas and principles. In this panel we will see concrete examples of their motivations, challenges, and lessons learned to inspire others.
Speakers:
11:10am -
12:10pm BRT
Session Description TBD.
Lighting Rounds
Health Fields and Global Environmental Change
Closing Remarks
2:00pm - 2:10pm BRT
We will come together to reflect on the key takeaways from the day's events, linking them to our understanding of how planetary health based economies can flourish in the 21st century.
Science Lightning Talk: Non-communicable Disease
2:20pm - 3:00pm BRT
Selected researchers from the pool of accepted abstracts will give a scientific lightning talk based on their submitted poster.
The following abstracts have been accepted to be featured during this session:
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Urban Air Pollution and Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in South Asia: Call for action on social determinants. Nilanjan Bhor
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Relationship between ambient PM2·5 and under- five, infant, and child mortality in Latin America: evidence from 337 cities. Ana Ortigoza
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Health Benefits of Electrifying Chicago’s Municipal Vehicle Fleet. Anastasia Montgomery
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Impact of Drought and Airborne Pollutants on Pediatric Asthma Emergency Department Visits in Imperial County, California, USA. Aubrey Doede
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Air Pollution from Extreme Wildfire Events in California. Miriam Marlier
Wednesday, April 28th
DAY 3: RECONSTRUCTING ECONOMIES FOR PRESENT & FUTURE GENERATIONS
Objective: Understanding how planetary health economies can flourish
in the 21st century
Break and Early Registration
3:00-3:30 PM EST
Wednesday, November 2nd
PRE-CONFERENCE: MEMBER NETWORKING DAY
Objective: Planetary Health Alliance community and program building
Satellites As Requested; Not Specifically Programmed
9AM - 12:30 PM EST
Session description TBD.
Early Registration
12:30 - 1:00 PM EST
Opening Gathering And Social Event
New England Aquarium
6:15 - 8:30 PM EST
To celebrate the opening of the 2022 PHAM, we will convene at the New England Aquarium for drinks, refreshments, and an opportunity to come together in community. This event is optional.
PHA Welcome (Harvard Dignitary)
8:30 - 8:50 AM EST
Plenary - Updates From The Field: Snapshots of Global Environmental Change
9:00 - 10:00 AM EST
This session will lay the groundwork to understand what the state of the planet’s natural systems are today. Panelists will update the audience about the latest research in global environmental change related to oceans, biodiversity, global pollution, land use change and climate change, as well as overviews of the current global efforts to address these challenges.
Interview - Reflections on the State of Natural Systems
10:05 - 10:35 AM EST
This interview will feature a discussion on the state of natural systems, the on-going efforts that are accelerating progress toward reversing environmental degradation and sharing a vision of a thriving world for all people and the planet.
Plenary - Updates from the Field: Recent Insights into Health Effects of Global Environmental Change
11:15 - 12:15 PM EST
This panel session will provide the latest updates on the impacts of changing natural systems on human health, including mental health, non-communicable disease, infectious disease, nutrition as well as displacement and conflict. Panelists will also discuss the current global efforts to address these challenges.
Day 2 will open with welcoming remarks from a representative of the Harvard community. More information TBD pending official speaker selection.
Interview - Perspectives on the Field of Planetary Health
12:20 - 12:50 PM EST
This interview will explore the state of global health from both Indigenous world views and multilateral perspectives, using planetary health principles as a framework for discussion. The speakers will highlight strategies for achieving The Great Transition, a way of living that respects all life on Earth.
Tuesday, November 2nd
Thursday, April 29th
DAY 4: GOVERNANCE & COOPERATION
Objective: Applying the planetary health framework to reinvigorate
national & multilateral cooperation
Opening Remarks
11:00am -
11:10am BRT
Gathering to celebrate the fourth day of Planetary Health Week, the 4th Annual Planetary Health Annual Meeting, and to honor our community, ancestors, and land.
More details to come.
Panel: Planetary health diplomacy: saving multilateralism to save ourselves
11:10am -
12:10pm BRT
In a world where governments and countries have been swinging between nationalism and multilateralism, panel speakers will bring their perspective on how multilateral governance needs to be reshaped and strengthened for our society and the planet to thrive.
Speakers:
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Panelist: Sandrine Dixson-Declève
Poster Session 3
9:40am -
10:40am BRT
For more information on the posters that will be displayed in this session, please see the complete list on our Abstract page.
Panel: From theory to practice: how to implement PH solutions on the ground
12:20pm -
1:20pm BRT
There is room for hope! Panelists will share inspiring examples of the implementation of planetary health solutions in different parts of the world.
Speakers:
Interview: Leadership and PH lens in governance and policy
1:30pm -
2:10pm BRT
We need our voices to be heard at all levels. Interviewees will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned when running for public office on a planetary health platform.
Speakers:
This session will feature a selection of short talks featuring experts on health and global environmental change. More information will be released following official selection of speakers!
2:15pm -
2:45pm EST
Lighting Rounds Discussion
We will meet in small groups to discuss the previous lightning talks. More information will be released following official selection of speakers!
2:50pm -
3:20pm EST
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
These breakout sessions will be themed around the top themes of submitted abstracts sent in from the planetary health community. Opportunities for both in-person and virtual engagement will be available. More information on thematic selection to come!
3:30pm -
4:15pm EST
Closing Remarks
2:00pm - 2:10pm BRT
We will come together to reflect on the key takeaways from the day's events, linking them to our understanding of how planetary health based economies can flourish in the 21st century.
Science Lightning Talk: Non-communicable Disease
2:20pm - 3:00pm BRT
Selected researchers from the pool of accepted abstracts will give a scientific lightning talk based on their submitted poster.
The following abstracts have been accepted to be featured during this session:
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Urban Air Pollution and Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in South Asia: Call for action on social determinants. Nilanjan Bhor
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Relationship between ambient PM2·5 and under- five, infant, and child mortality in Latin America: evidence from 337 cities. Ana Ortigoza
-
Health Benefits of Electrifying Chicago’s Municipal Vehicle Fleet. Anastasia Montgomery
-
Impact of Drought and Airborne Pollutants on Pediatric Asthma Emergency Department Visits in Imperial County, California, USA. Aubrey Doede
-
Air Pollution from Extreme Wildfire Events in California. Miriam Marlier
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
These breakout sessions will be themed around the top themes of submitted abstracts sent in from the planetary health community. Opportunities for both in-person and virtual engagement will be available. More information on thematic selection to come!
Posters Reception & Social Hour
4:55pm -
5:40pm EST
5:45pm -
7:00pm EST
Session Description TBD
Opening Remarks
8:30 - 8:50 AM EST
Keynote
Day three will open with an energizing keynote speaker, focused on movement building, policy, and transformative change. Stay tuned for program updates!
9:00am -
9:25am EST
Day 3 will open with welcoming remarks from a representative of the PHA community. More information TBD!
Regionalizing Planetary Health: Case Studies from the Field
Experts in building regional networks for planetary health action across the globe will come together in this panel to discuss how their group got started, the connections they have built, the state of their community, their needs and future directions, as well as how you can get involved.
9:35am -
10:35am EST
Planetary Health as a Catalyst for Change
This panel will bring together experts to discuss today’s policy landscape, focusing on how planetary health is being operationalized with respect to policy discussions and implementations. The moderator and panelists will explore planetary health as a powerful unifying framework to address global challenges and devise a path forward to a more just and equitable society.
11:10am -
11:55am EST
Lighting Rounds and Discussion
This session will feature a selection of short talks chosen from our abstract submissions, followed by time for discussion. More information will be released following official selection of speakers!
12pm -
1:05pm EST
Themed Concurrent Breakout Sessions
These breakout sessions will be themed around the top themes of submitted abstracts sent in from the planetary health community. Opportunities for both in-person and virtual engagement will be available. More information on thematic selection to come!
2:20-
3:35pm EST
Building a Planetary Health Movement
This session will showcase several examples of the planetary health movement that are related to building community and taking action toward The Great Transition. Panelists will come together to discuss how movements are built and the progress that’s been made, as well as sharing ideas on how to create transformational change.
4:15 -
5:15pm EST
Closing Remarks
5:20 - 5:50pm EST
We will come together to reflect on the key takeaways from the day's events, linking them to the overarching narrative of bridging communities to promote planetary health.
Keynote
5:55- 6:25pm EST
This Keynote will feature a prominent speaker from within the Planetary Health space. Further information TBD upon official speaker selection.
Closing Reception
We will celebrate the culmination of the Planetary Health Annual Meeting by coming together in community for drinks and refreshments at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center.
6:30 -
8:00pm EST
Wednesday, November 2nd
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