Call for participants for TOT Workshop on Operational Research on Climate and Health in Nepal

Overview

Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) with support of World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office for Nepal is organizing the Training of trainers (TOT) Workshop on Operational Research on Climate and Health in Nepal 09-14 November 2021.

Objective

The aim of this workshop is to enhance country capacity on operational research on climate sensitive health issues in Nepal. Interested participants for the workshop are requested to submit their CV and one-pager application highlighting motivation for participation and future availability for research and training workshops. The deadline for submission is on 7th November and NHRC will inform to selected participants by 08 November 2021.

Eligibility

• At least Master degree in Environmental sciences, epidemiology, public health or statistics.
• At least three years professional experience either teaching, health service or research
• High priority will be given to faculty members or researchers who are experienced on climate change and health research.

Application process

• Both CV and application should be sent to training.nhrc@gmail.com with cc to meghdhimal@nhrc.gov.np within the deadline of 7th November 2021.

Official Info: NHRC

• WHO’s 10 calls for climate action to assure sustained recovery from COVID-19
• COP26 Special Report on Climate Change and Health
• 30 Day Challenge – Films on Climate Action
• Infectious Disease and Climate Change Forum 2021
• National Climate Change Policy, 2076 (2019)
• WHO Guidance for Climate Resilient and Environmentally Sustainable Health Care Facilities