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Jordan hosts climate health summit
The Jordanian capital, Amman, hosted the second Conference on Climate Change and Health in the Arab Region (CCHAR-II 2026), held from August 24 to 26 under the auspices of the University of Jordan, in partnership with international and regional scientific institutions. The conference aims to translate scientific research on the impacts of climate change on health into practical policies and programs to enhance the capacity of health systems in the Arab region to address climate-related challenges, including rising temperatures, heatwaves, dust storms, and water shortages. The conference discusses leveraging technology such as artificial intelligence and data science, the effects of air pollution and climate-related diseases, with 68 research papers presented across 12 sessions. It concludes with recommendations to strengthen collaboration among scientific institutions and policymakers, and to integrate health considerations into climate adaptation strategies.
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