Annual Climate Solutions Summit to Explore Climate Impacts on Health on Earth Day Weekend
Rochester, NY (April 11, 2024) - Organizational leaders, community members, and climate-concerned peers and neighbors from around the region will convene on Earth Day weekend, April 19-20, 2024, for the annual Climate Solutions Summit organized by Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region. Held at the Hyatt Regency Rochester, this two-day event seeks to help attendees understand how climate change impacts our health and explore equitable climate solutions to create a healthier, more equitable future for the Genesee-Finger Lakes region.
Organized by the Climate Solutions Accelerator, this event will bring together organizational leaders and community members to develop a shared understanding of how climate change impacts our health and what we can do about it. With a diverse lineup of speakers and interactive workshops, including keynote presentations from Cecelia Sorensen, M.D. Director, Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Columbia University, and Wade Norwood, CEO, Common Ground Health, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with healthcare professionals and equity advocates in the local climate movement.
On day one leaders and representatives of organizations, businesses, and government are invited to join us to focus on the impacts of climate change on our health, including air and water quality, food systems, and mental health. Day two is open to the general public and will dive into the opportunities for positive change, such as sustainable healthcare, secure and healthy food systems, clean energy access, green transportation, and other equitable systems-level solutions. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in breakout sessions and networking opportunities to connect with others who are passionate about creating a healthier, more equitable future for our region.
"We are excited to bring together leaders and community members to discuss the critical intersections of climate change, health, and equity," said Abby McHugh-Grifa, Executive Director at Climate Solutions Accelerator. "The Summit isn't merely about raising awareness; it's a call to action, a proactive space for discovering and crafting solutions that foster environmental health and community well-being. Our aim is to ignite a spark in attendees, empowering them to become catalysts for change within their organizations and communities.
Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the conversation at the forefront of change. Together a healthier, more equitable future for the Genesee-Finger Lakes region is possible. For more information and to register, visit climategfl.org/summit.
About the Climate Solutions Accelerator:
The Climate Solutions Accelerator is an inclusive, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and facilitating a large-scale climate mobilization in the nine-county Genesee-Finger Lakes Region. Our mission is to create a healthier, more equitable, and regenerative community by catalyzing local efforts to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and address the effects of climate change. Our vision is to achieve a thriving region on a healthy planet, accomplished through bold, systemic climate solutions that promote prosperity and security for all. Our work revolves around inclusivity, nonpartisanship, solution-focused strategies, collaboration, scientific rigor, transparency, and a deep commitment to social, racial, economic, environmental, and intergenerational justice.