Climate Extremes, Disasters, Anticipatory Actions and Human Health

This conference is jointly funded by

Center for Climate and Health glObal Research on Disasters (CORD) & Anticipatory Actions for Health in a Changing Climate (AAHCC)

research projects of IWFM-BUET,


in association with

Save The Children, Bangladesh

Bridging Climate Science and Public Health

Join leading experts, researchers, and policymakers at the premier international conference focused on understanding and addressing the health impacts of climate extremes and disasters.

This conference will explore innovative strategies for anticipation, adaptation, and action to protect human health in a changing climate.

Abstract submission is closed now

Conference Details


Date

April 08-09, 2026

Expected Participants

200+ researchers, practitioners, and policymakers

Abstract Submission Deadline

February 15, 2026 (Closed)

Book of Abstracts

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Key Figures on Climate & Health

2.6°C
Projected temperature rise by 2100 under current policies
8.1M
Deaths, including children under 5 years, in 2021 due to Air pollution
25%
People globally lack access to safe drinking water
250K
Additional deaths/year from climate-related diseases between 2030 and 2050

Conference Theme

From Anticipation to Action: Climate Informed Community Disaster Risk Reduction and Health Resilience

The conference focuses on the critical intersection of climate extremes, disaster risk reduction, and human health. We aim to bridge the gap between climate science and public health practice, moving from forecasting risks to implementing effective interventions.

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe with profound implications for human health. This conference will address the urgent need for anticipatory action, adaptive strategies, and resilient health systems that can withstand climate-related shocks.

We will explore how early warning systems, predictive modeling, and community-based approaches can reduce vulnerability and enhance preparedness. The conference will also examine the equity dimensions of climate impacts, recognizing that marginalized communities bear the greatest burden of climate-related health risks.

Key Topics

  • Forecasting Challenges and Opportunities Across Different Disasters
  • Early Warning and Anticipatory Actions – Contrasting Challenges
  • Enhancing Anticipatory Actions
  • Linking Disasters, Early Warning, Anticipatory Actions and Health
  • Climate-related Infectious Disease Dynamics and Early Warning
  • Localization and Governance of Anticipatory Actions
  • Policy Frameworks for Climate Resilient Health

Scientific Committee

The scientific committee oversees the review of abstracts and ensures the scientific quality of the conference program.

Dr. Abir Shaqran Mahmood
Scientific Officer
Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control And Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh
Dr. Ahmadul Hassan
Chairman
Environment and Infrastructure Management Solution (EIMS), Bangladesh
Dr. Ahmed Ishtiaque Amin Chowdhury
Associate Professor
Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET, Bangladesh
Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Lagmay
Professor
National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines, The Philippines
Dr. Anisul Haque
Professor
Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET, Bangladesh
Dr. DJ Darwin Bandoy DVM
Associate Professor
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines Los Baños, The Philippines
Dr. Debanjali Saha
Post Doctoral Fellow
Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET, Bangladesh
Dr. Erin Coughlan de Perez
Associate Professor
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, USA
Dr. Fahmida Naz Mustafa
Professor
Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Mugda Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh
Dr. Mashfiqus Salehin
Professor
Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET, Bangladesh
Dr. Monalisa
Associate Professor
Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control And Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh
Dr. Partho Das
Assistant Professor
Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET, Bangladesh
Dr. Sara Nowreen
Professor
Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET, Bangladesh
Dr. Shammi Haque
Associate Professor
Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET, Bangladesh
Dr. Shampa
Associate Professor
Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET, Bangladesh
Dr. Sonia Binte Murshed
Professor
Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), BUET, Bangladesh
Dr. Tahmina Shirin
Professor, Director
Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control And Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh
Dr. Zahid Hayat Mahmud
Scientist
Laboratory of Environmental Health, icddr,b, Bangladesh

Submission Process

Abstract Submission

  • Submit your abstract (max 600 words in MS Word File) to cedaah.conference@gmail.com
  • Include background, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Clearly indicate how your work addresses climate extremes, disasters, and human health.

Review Process

  • All abstracts undergo double-blind peer review by our scientific committee.
  • Reviewers evaluate scientific quality, relevance to conference themes, originality, and clarity.
  • Notification of acceptance will be sent within 4 weeks of submission.

Presentation Format

Accepted abstracts may be selected for one of the following presentation formats:

  • Oral presentation – 12 minutes
  • Lightning talk – 5 minutes
  • Poster presentation

The scientific committee will determine the presentation format based on relevance, quality, and thematic coherence.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Opens

January 15, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline

February 15, 2026 (Closed)

Acceptance Notification

March 08, 2026

Registration

March 10, 2026

Registration Deadline

March 31, 2026

Submit Abstract
cedaah.conference@gmail.com