The recent speech by the President of Cairo University, Mohamed Samy Abdel Sadek, on the occasion of the inauguration of a forum on climate change and its impact on health and emigration, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Cairo and the Ministries of Health of Egypt and Italy, highlights the importance of Egyptian-Italian cooperation in mitigating the health consequences of climate change.
In his remarks, Abdel Sadek stressed the urgency of mobilizing joint efforts to limit the devastating effects of climate change and its impact on health and emigration.
The forum aims to present innovative solutions to address the harmful impact of climate change and to develop a roadmap to combat it. This initiative reflects the need for concerted action to address the challenges posed by climate change and to promote sustainable approaches to preserve people’s health and the environment.
The Forum on Climate Change and its Impact on Health and Migration, organized by Cairo University in partnership with the Italian Embassy in Cairo and the Ministries of Health of Egypt and Italy, provides a platform for exchange and reflection to highlight the links between climate change, health and migration, and to promote concrete actions to mitigate its adverse effects.
In short, this event is essential to raise awareness among national and international stakeholders, policy makers, researchers and civil society of the crucial importance of taking meaningful action to combat climate change and its impacts on health and migration. It reminds us of the urgent need to act proactively and collectively to preserve our planet and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.