The 2026 Climate and Health Commons will serve as a central platform for climate and health programming and networking during Climate Week NYC. Jointly hosted by the National Academy of Medicine听(NAM) and the听New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), this partner-driven convening will elevate health-centered climate action and engage a broad coalition of organizations, sectors, and participants. The Climate and Health Commons is designed to increase visibility, strengthen coordination, and support momentum across the climate and health field.
The Climate and Health Commons will kick off with an opening keynote and plenary, followed by concurrent sessions hosted by partner organizations. These sessions will be designed for small, participatory conversations of 20-30 attendees each. The day will conclude with a closing plenary and reception.
Agenda overview:
- Opening Keynote
- Opening Plenary
- Concurrent Session Block #1
- Concurrent Session Block #2
- Closing Plenary: Nature, Health, and Resilience: Protecting Community Well-Being in a Changing Climate
- Reception (in person)
View full agenda. The agenda will be updated with further details in the coming weeks.
Please note that space to attend in person is听limited. Please only select the “in person” ticket if you are able to attend the event at the NYAM venue in New York City. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at [email protected].
Learn more about the NAM鈥檚 climate work. We look forward to welcoming you this year as we build on the foundation of our听2025 Climate Week event.
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