Dear Climate Change and Health Community,

Our next community meeting will take place next Thursday (April 10), from 1–2 PM CEST and we will have an exciting presentation from the GIZ on the "Cool White" Project (details below).

Please register for the Zoom call here:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DLN3DnzWSIWbHzUbW4F_8g

Recap of Our Last Meeting: We briefly discussed the structure of our policy paper and assigned responsibilities for different chapters. Additionally, we decided to begin our calls with short presentations in the area of climate change and health (15–20 minutes). We encourage all of you to share your work, research, or projects related to climate change and health. Please get in contact with us in case you would like to present something in one of the next meetings!

Agenda for Our Next Call
Guest Presentation: Michael Kleinbub from the GIZ will introduce the "Cool White" project, which aims to mitigate climate change by demonstrating the cooling benefits of white roofs in Rwanda, South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania. By painting roofs white, the project helps lower indoor temperatures, improving well-being and productivity in factories and schools. This sustainable approach serves as an energy-efficient alternative to air conditioning, which significantly contributes to global electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

The project also involves training local craftsmen and vocational students to apply the coatings independently. "Cool White" primarily benefits individuals living, working or studying in buildings with ribbed roofs, where high temperatures impact their well-being. A temperature reduction of just 2–3°C can significantly enhance well-being—leading to better sleep, improved concentration, and greater overall comfort.

Policy Paper Discussion: We will continue working on the development of our policy paper.

Save the Date: Our monthly call in May is scheduled for May 29, from 1–2 PM CEST. Be sure to mark your calendars!

Looking forward to your participation!

Best regards,

Donald, Jennyfer and Klaus

The Centre for Planetary Health Policy (CPHP) invites participants to the 17th edition of the Planetary Health Dialogues on April 10, 2025 (online), focusing on the health impacts of biodiversity loss and the transition from global agreements to local solutions.

As biodiversity declines at an alarming rate, the protection of ecosystems remains crucial for both human health and sustainable development. Following the 2024 report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), this session will examine key recommendations for integrating health into biodiversity policies.

Speakers include Dr. Kim Grützmacher (Museum für Naturkunde/Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science), Barbara Engels (Federal Agency for Nature Conservation), and Prof. Dr. Claudia Hornberg (Chair of the German Advisory Council on the Environment). Discussions will explore how biodiversity strategies in Germany address the interconnection between ecosystems and public health.

Moderated by Nicole Stauf (CPHP), this webinar is part of a monthly series featuring scientists, policymakers, and civil society actors, fostering dialogue on planetary health and justice within ecological limits.

📅 Date: April 10, 2025
💻 Location: Online. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/njij55zCQMKxOWKcz2rqug#/registration 
🔗 More details coming soon.

Dear colleagues,

We warmly invite you to the next meeting of our Round Table "Stop FGM_C in Berlin-Brandenburg" on April 10th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. As the Berlin Coordination Office against FGM_C, we have recently restructured and are excited to introduce ourselves. This time, we will focus on the role of men in community work regarding FGM_C.

Please find the preliminary program in the attached invitation. You can register via this link:  https://eveeno.com/637134246.

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the Round Table, we are happy to assist. We very much look forward to your participation!

Best regards,

Lena Tsolakidis
Project Coordination
(Pronouns: she/her)