G-STIC seminar during the Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil

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Technological solutions at the intersection of climate and health

28 November 2024
12:30 – 16:45 (BRT, Rio de Janeiro)

As climate change continues to pose significant threats to global health, innovative technological solutions are emerging as essential tools for addressing these complex challenges. The G-STIC seminar in the context of the Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil will bring together leading experts, policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to explore the dynamic interplay between climate and health, highlighting the role of cutting-edge technologies in mitigating climate-related health risks.

A range of topics, including smart health systems, renewable energy technologies, and data-driven public health interventions, will be presented. The seminar builds on insights gained from the G-STIC Conferences in Rio and Delhi, showcasing successful case studies and integrated solutions that demonstrate actionable pathways for sustainable development.

The seminar will also foster an exchange between Belgian and Brazilian stakeholders in the fields of technological innovation and sustainable development, particularly at the intersection of climate and health.

Programme

Moderator: Paulo Gadelha, Coordinator of the Fiocruz Strategy for the 2030 Agenda, former president of Fiocruz, Brazil

Joint walking lunch with WBI & Wagralim and short opening speech

12:30 – 13:30
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Ismael Nobre
Ismael Nobre
Executive Director
Instituto Amazônia 4.0
13:30 – 14:15

Opening speeches in the presence of HRH Princess Astrid

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Paulo Gadelha
Paulo Gadelha
Former President
Fiocruz Strategy for 2030 Agenda
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Matthias Diependaele
Matthias Diependaele
Minister-President of Flanders
Belgium
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Ismael Nobre
Ismael Nobre
Executive Director
Instituto Amazônia 4.0
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dietrich van der weken
Dietrich Van der Weken
General Manager G-STIC
VITO, Belgium
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Liliam Beatris Chagas de Moura
Liliam Beatris Chagas de Moura (TBC)
Director for Climate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil

20 main guidelines on climate and health

14:15 – 14:30
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Paulo Gadelha
Paulo Gadelha
Former President
Fiocruz Strategy for 2030 Agenda

One Health - Linking research and innovation at the crossroads of environment and health

14:30 – 14:45
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Chris Van Geet
Chris Van Geet
Vicerector Biomedical Sciences and Global Development
KU Leuven, Belgium

The epidemiologic aspects of global warming in medicine

14:45 – 15.00
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Marius Gilbert
Marius Gilbert
Vice-Rector Research and Valorisation
ULB, Belgium

Coffee & tea break

15:00 – 15:30
15:30 – 15:45

SISS-Geo platform information system on wildlife health - Participatory monitoring of wildlife and human health in Brazil

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Marcia Chame
Márcia Chame
Senior Researcher
Fiocruz, SISS-GEO, Brazil
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Livia Abdalla
Livia Abdalla
Researcher Geotechnology and Health
Fiocruz, Brazil

Digibiocontrol & Control 4.0: Two projects pioneering sustainable agriculture for healthier futures

15:45 – 16:00
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Philippe Jacques
Philippe Jacques
Director of Terra Institute
University of Liège, Belgium

One Million Cisterns Project - Ensuring quality water for five million people

16:00 – 16:15
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Maitê Maroñas
Maitê Maroñas
Coordination Advisor
Quintais das Margaridas Project

Green Power, Healthy Lives - The health benefits of renewable energy 

16:15 – 16:30
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Walter Buydens
Walter Buydens
CEO
Turbulent, Belgium

Innovative and advanced yeast for a sustainable and healthy future microbiology  

16:30 – 16:45
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Johan Thevelein
Johan Thevelein (TBC)
Founder & Managing Director
NovelYeast, Belgium

Closing remarks

16:45 – 17:00
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Paulo Gadelha
Paulo Gadelha
Former President
Fiocruz Strategy for 2030 Agenda

Practical Information

Fairmont hotel, Avenida Atlantica 4240, Copacabana

22070002 Rio De Janeiro

Brazil