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From Smog to Sickness: Understanding Air Pollution in a Changing Climate
January 2026
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health India Research Center is pleased to announce the second webinar in the series, “Climate Change and Health: Science, Policy and Public Health in Action,” aimed at strengthening public health responses in India.
The Webinar “From Smog to Sickness: Understanding Air Pollution in a Changing Climate” will focus on the link between climate change and air pollution in India and the resulting health impacts. Leading global and national experts will share insights on the existing research, public health initiatives, and strategic measures necessary to address this public health challenge.
Panelists:
- Dr. Amruta Nori-Sarma, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health and Population Sciences, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Dr. Joel Schwartz, Professor of Environmental Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Dr. Poornima Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Health Analytics and Research Trends, Ashoka University, Deputy Director and Head, Environmental Health, Centre for Chronic Disease Control
The panel will be moderated by Dr. Bhargav Krishna, Convenor, Sustainable Futures Collaborative.
Time: 6.30 – 7.30 PM IST / 8.00 – 9.00 AM EST
Mode: Online, on Zoom