NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Background

The climate crisis is a health crisis with widespread and growing impacts of climate change on health, health systems, and health-determining sectors. Given the health impacts of climate change, the many health co-benefits of climate mitigation and adaptation across sectors, and the need for climate resilient, low carbon health systems, health is now recognised as a priority in nationally determined contributions (NDCs). NDCs are one of the key national climate plans that 195 Parties (countries or territories) have agreed to produce, implement and update as part of the 2015 Paris Agreement and to report their progress to the UNFCCC. The long-term goal of these, and other climate plans, is to limit global warming to 1.5-2°C above pre-industrial levels and shape a future with net-zero emissions.

This webinar is a focused training session exploring the opportunities and processes for incorporating health in NDCs based on the WHO guidance Quality criteria for integrating health into Nationally Determined Contributions (‎NDCs). The program includes presentations by a series of experts, the sharing of country experiences and a Q&A session.

Registration

AM session – 9:30 – 11:30 CEST

Simultaneous interpretation in French and Arabic.

Registration link: https://who.zoom.us/meeting/register/MErTyqbJR_S2uLtewww5Sw

PM session – 15:00 – 17:00 CEST 

Simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish.

Registration link: https://who.zoom.us/meeting/register/cvbv-lMxQrCHCtwn8LIPAw

After registering, participants will receive the official link to join the meeting.

Time: 9:30 – 11:30 CEST and 15:00 – 17:00 CEST

What does it take to secure affordable, clean energy and water for rural people in low-and medium income countries?

For sure, it is a combination of concerted political effort and technological progress.

Off-Grid at Intersolar Europe Conference

As part of the Intersolar Europe Conference 2025, speakers will shed light on experiences, innovations and future perspectives of off-grid system in four dedicated off-grid sessions.

In 2025, topics like digitalization and solar home systems will be part of the program. One additional session will focus on storage systems and sector coupling.

Renowned key note speakers from international organizations will be providing insights into electrification, off-grid systems and decentralized renewable energies.

For participants only interested in these sessions, a separate Off-Grid Conference ticket is available.

Demystifying Disaster Risk Financing – parametric insurance for NGOs

Join us for an insightful online event where we will be discussing the ins and outs of parametric insurance and presenting case studies from NGOs who have partnered with African Risk Capacity Ltd to insure communities suspectible to droughts, cyclones and floods. Learn how this innovative approach can help your organization work with communities to mitigate risks and recover quickly from disasters. Donors funding this mechanism will be there to set out their priorities and how you can work with them. Don’t miss this opportunity to demystify disaster risk financing!

Time: 8:00 – 09:30 GMT-4