The impact of wildfires on children and how to protect them: UNICEF Canada virtual roundtable
Climate change is changing children. As climate change drives an increase in the frequency and intensity of wildfires in Canada and around the world, children are at greater risk.
Join UNICEF Canada and the Children's Environmental Health Collaborative for a virtual discussion on Tuesday, 30 July 2024, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT, with partners on how wildfires impact children's health.
The 2023 wildfire season had the most area burned in Canada's recorded history, and 2024 is also projected to be very high. With climate change exacerbating wildfire seasons in Canada and globally, it is essential for everyone to know what to do to mitigate and protect themselves and the most vulnerable populations – our children.
Join us for this expert discussion on wildfires and the impact on children, and ways to protect them.
Introductory Remarks
- Sevaun Palvetzian, President and Chief Executive Officer, UNICEF Canada
Speakers
- Kira Young, Youth Advocate, UNICEF Canada
- Swathi Manchikanti, Climate Adaptation and Health, UNICEF
- Luciana Phebo, Head of Health and Nutrition, UNICEF Brazil
- Brian Wiens, Managing Director, Canada Wildfire
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