Session 1: How to Connect with Your Community
Practical Climate Action for Caribbean Health Professionals: A How-To Series
September 17, 2024

Featuring:
Dr C James Hospedales, MD, Founder/ Managing Director, EarthMedic/EarthNurse

Yvonne Lewis, Coordinator M. Ed Health Promotion, School of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Education, UWI, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago

Esquire Henry, National and CARICOM Youth Ambassador for Antigua and Barbuda, United Nations Youth Advisory Group for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean

As the health impacts of climate change unfold, there are multiple ways to get involved–at your health facility, in your communities, or in your government. Learn from climate advocates working in each of these spaces how powerful your voice can be. You’ll also learn where to go to build your skills and find support for your climate action journey.

In this session, participants will learn effective strategies for engaging with their communities to promote climate action. The session will explore the work of climate action community groups and collaborative initiatives to better understand the role of advocacy and health equity in creating impactful change. Attendees will learn methods for connecting with their audience, considering their unique spheres of influence to tailor their approach and leverage their health professional voice. The session will also guide participants in identifying their network and potential partners, as well as developing a comprehensive plan of action to maximize community engagement and drive sustainable climate solutions.

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