The Resilience of Older Women and Climate Change

Expert panellists will discuss the role of behaviour in climate change and increased environmental risk, resulting in degradation of all human rights. Speakers will discuss current lifespan initiatives and best practices across the globe, highlighting regions and activities where older women are taking the lead in mitigating negative outcomes.

SPEAKERS:

• Amal Abou Rafeh, Chief of Programme on Ageing, UN DESA
• Toni C. Antonucci, PhD, IAGG Secretary General, University of Michigan Collegiate Professor, Moderator and Discussant
• Martha Bial, PhD, Fordham University and IAGG UN Representative
• Nancy A. Pachana, PhD, clinical geropsychologist and co-director of the University of Queensland Ageing Mind Initiative
• Michael Smyer, PhD, founder/CEO of Growing-Greener.org, Climate Action for a Warming World

Parallel Event with the NGO Commission on the Status of Women66
Forum Parallel Event March 24, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST

Registration Required