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Long-term care and climate change: Preparing to respond to climate change, building on lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
Older adults and individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, as well as caregivers, often face increased exposure to climate-related hazards such as extreme heat, natural disasters, and displacement. It is essential to ensure that Long-Term Care systems are prepared to respond to climate-related events and other potential future crises. Dr Adelina Comas-Herrera, Director of the Global Observatory of Long-Term Care at the London School of Economics, will explore how LTC systems can prepare for climate-related emergencies and crises, considering lessons from the difficulties that countries, including the United Kingdom, faced when trying to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This hybrid event is run by Green Templeton’s long-running Care Initiative, led by Professor Mary Daly.
After the talk there will be a short drinks reception in the Stables Bar.
Date:
22 October 2025, 16:30
Venue:
Green Templeton College, Woodstock Road OX2 6HG
Venue Details:
Lecture Theatre (access information: https://www.accessguide.ox.ac.uk/green-templeton ) and online
Speaker:
Adelina Comas-Herrera (LSE)
Booking required?:
Recommended
Booking url:
https://www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/news-and-events/event/long-term-care-and-climate-change-preparing-to-respond-to-climate-change-building-on-lessons-from-the-covid-19-pandemic/
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Ruth Scobie
