Climate change is driving more frequent and intense wildfires and transboundary haze across Southeast Asia and Australia, with severe public health consequences, particularly for vulnerable groups such as indigenous communities, pregnant women, and children. In response, the University of Canberra and regional partners have launched two innovative projects – CANBREATHE and HEAL-HAZE – to assess the health impacts of wildfire smoke, attribute risks to climate change, and develop inclusive adaptation strategies. This seminar will showcase emerging findings, methods, and community partnerships that aim to support more equitable and climate-resilient public health responses in the region.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Time: 10:15AM – 12:00PM
Venue: Milton Bender Auditorium, AIT Extension Building, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand
Registration: https://forms.gle/RoyYPZySTJ9KnJzB7
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Sotiris Vardoulakis, HEAL Global Research Centre, University of Canberra
Panel Discussions
- Early warning systems for wildfires – Prof. Kim Oanh Nguyen (AIT)
- Health effects of wildfires in Australia – Prof. Bin Jalaludin (University of New South Wales, Australia)
- Health effects of wildfires in Indonesia – Prof. Budi Haryanto (University of Indonesia, Jakarta)
- Health effects of wildfires in Thailand – Prof. Kraichat Tantrakarnapa (Mahidol University, Thailand)
- Clean air rooms in schools and nurseries – Prof. Tippawan Prapamontol (Chiangmai University, Thailand)
Contact: For any inquiries, please reach out to Dr. Lai Nguyen Huy, [email protected], +66 825 835 851 and Khing Thwe Oo (Ktoo), [email protected], +66 997 976 360.
