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Panel Discussion Keeping 1.5 within reach

1.5°C to Thrive: The health gains of keeping 1.5°C within reach

Wednesday 7 October 2026 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM Convention 3

About this session

What becomes possible when climate, health and other sectors work together? Join Sir Collin Tukuitonga, WHO Regional Director Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, Hon. Kate Thwaites MP, Australia’s Special Envoy for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience, Dr Christina Newport from the Cook Islands, and others for a lunchtime Pacific Talanoa on the health co-benefits of climate action. Through lived experience and practical examples, the dialogue will explore how action on energy, food, transport and resilience can advance climate goals while improving health. Designed for connection as much as conversation, it will build shared understanding, relationships and opportunities for collaboration towards COP31.

Speakers

ST
Sir Collin Tukuitonga
Regional Director
WHO
HM
Hon. Kate Thwaites MP
Australia’s Special Envoy for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience
DN
Dr Christina Newport
Cook Islands
DP
Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala

Session details

Format
Panel Discussion
Date
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Time
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Where
Convention 3
Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay
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Organised by
University of Auckland (supported by WHO, The Rockefeller Foundation and Wellcome)
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