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WEBINAR TITLE:

CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT:

HEALTH, BUSINESS AND DISPLACEMENT.

Description:
Join us in celebrating Environment Month with a crucial webinar discussing the profound im-
pacts of climate change on health, business, and the displacement of thousands of people.
Our esteemed panelists will share real-world cases and projects, highlighting the urgent
need for awareness and action.
Webinar is organized by Task Force Green & Sustainable and Standing Committee on
Health.

Date: June 26th
Time: UTC 15.00

Moderator: Anu Viks BPW Europe co-ordinator
Opening words: Catherine Bosshart BPW - International President

Panelists:
Siiri Tivits-Puttonen - BPW Estonia – Chair of Task Force: Green & Sustainable: Togeth-
er for a Green and Sustainable World

Siiri will present projects developed by BPW Estonia and Europe addressing environmental
issues. Overview about BPW Europe green resolution and green ambassadors movement.

Paz Martin. - BPW Spain - Chair, BPW International Standing Committee on Business,
Trade & Technology)
Paz will discuss entrepreneurship in the context of environmental sustainability and the im-
pact of climate change on business.

Dr. Naglaa Lotfy - BPW Egypt - Chair, BPW International Standing Committee on Health)
Dr. Naglaa will raise awareness about environmental pollution and it's impact on women
health

Margarida Yassuda - BPW Brazil - Vice President, Women for Water (2017-2022); Past
President, BPW Brazil (2020-2022))
Margarida will present the April tragedy in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, where heavy rains led
to widespread flooding, significant loss of life, mass displacement, disease and extensive in-
frastructure damage. BPW clubs in the affected state include BPW Porto Alegre, BPW Bento
Gonçalves, and BPW Ijui.

This webinar aims to foster a deeper understanding of the environmental challenges we face
and inspire collective action towards a sustainable future.