{"id":10241,"date":"2026-05-15T12:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unescochair-ghe.org\/?page_id=10241"},"modified":"2026-05-23T14:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T12:42:24","slug":"global-community-health-annual-workshop-sixth-edition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unescochair-ghe.org\/fa\/global-community-health-annual-workshop-sixth-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Community Health Annual Workshop \u2013 sixth edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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This page features the detailed programme of the fifth edition of the Global Community Health Annual workshop. For more information regarding the format of the workshop, registration, language etc. please visit the webpage \u201cGlobal Community Health Annual Workshop<\/a>“.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The sixth edition of the Global Community Health Annual Workshop will take place from Tuesday 9 till Thursday 11 June 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The health of Mother Earth is inextricably linked to human health and wellbeing. Climate change impacts vulnerable communities the most. It deepens inequalities and threatens both environmental and human health. These challenges also offer opportunities for collective action on the local level, innovation, and climate justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s workshop, \u2018<\/em>Connecting planetary health, climate justice, and community health: from knowledge to impact<\/strong>\u2019,<\/em> invites participants to explore the links between planetary health and community health and wellbeing. We will look into mobilizing communities<\/strong>,including the involvement of young people<\/strong>, as agents of change, ensuring that climate solutions are just, accessible, and impactful<\/strong> taking into account indigenous perspectives<\/strong>. By bridging knowledge with action, we aim to inspire collaborative strategies that address the root causes of environmental degradation while fostering healthier, more resilient communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Global Community Health Annual Workshop provides a space where community health practitioners, activists, policy makers, and researchers can learn and improve their skills. In 2025 over 500 participants from all regions of the world participated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Organisers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The are organisers are UNESCO Chair Global Health & Education<\/a>, University of Clermont Auvergne<\/a>, University of Huddersfield<\/a>, EHESP School of Public Health<\/a>, International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)<\/a>, R\u00e9seau Francophone International Pour la Promotion de la Sante (R\u00c9FIPS)<\/a>, European Public Health Association (EUPHA)<\/a> and Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, UMC Utrecht<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9 June 2026 : Day 1 – Mobilisation des communaut\u00e9s face aux enjeux climatiques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

10.00 \/ 16.00 CEST : Welcome – opening words<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Moderator<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Goof Buijs<\/strong> is the manager of the UNESCO Chair \/ WHO CC on Global Health & Education. After finishing his Master study in Human Nutrition his first job was teaching health science at the Amsterdam teacher trainer institute. Next he moved into the field of health promotion, as health promotion officer in Amsterdam. At the Netherlands Institute for Health Promotion NIGZ he specialized in school health promotion, first on the Dutch level to introduce the national health promoting school programme and leading several European projects. In 2007 he became the manager of the Schools for Health in Europe (SHE) network until 2017. In 2018, with prof Didier Jourdan, he set up the UNESCO Chair Global Health & Education, as well as the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research in Education and Health. His specialisation is bringing health and education sectors together. He is a registered IUHPE Health Promotion Practitioner. He is an experienced networker, expert in co-creation, trainer, and organizer of local and global events. He supports cooperation among people, focusing on everyone’s talents and uniqueness. He is an environmental activist for most of his life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Discussant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Nicola Gray<\/strong> is the co-chair holder of the UNESCO Chair \u2018Global Health & Education\u2019. She is a Reader in Medicines and Health at the University of Huddersfield, UK. Registered as a pharmacist in 1991, she has worked in hospital, community and academic practice. She is a Trustee of the UK Association for Young People\u2019s Health and Vice-President for Europe of the International Association for Adolescent Health. She has published a number of papers and opinion pieces regarding young people\u2019s health, health literacy, the safe reopening of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the challenges for children and young people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

10.15 \/ 16.15 CEST : Keynote<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Eliana Mart\u00ednez Herrera<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

11.05 \/ 17.05 CEST : Presentation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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M\u00e9lanie Boivin<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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11.35 \/ 17.35 CEST : Voices from the field<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

11.45 \/ 17.45 CEST : Introduction assignment and Community health hubs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

12.00 \/ 18.00 CEST : Community health hubs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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You can reflect and discuss in your community health hub on the lessons learnt and how these can be applied to different national and\/or regional contexts. This is your opportunity to get to know other participants, share information, experiences and concerns.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

13.15 \/ 19.15 CEST : Plenary feedback Community health hubs and closing day 1<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

10 June 2026 : Day 2 – Mobilising communities in climate action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

10.00 \/ 16.00 CEST : Welcome<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Moderator<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Goof Buijs<\/strong> is the manager of the UNESCO Chair \/ WHO CC on Global Health & Education. After finishing his Master study in Human Nutrition his first job was teaching health science at the Amsterdam teacher trainer institute. Next he moved into the field of health promotion, as health promotion officer in Amsterdam. At the Netherlands Institute for Health Promotion NIGZ he specialized in school health promotion, first on the Dutch level to introduce the national health promoting school programme and leading several European projects. In 2007 he became the manager of the Schools for Health in Europe (SHE) network until 2017. In 2018, with prof Didier Jourdan, he set up the UNESCO Chair Global Health & Education, as well as the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research in Education and Health. His specialisation is bringing health and education sectors together. He is a registered IUHPE Health Promotion Practitioner. He is an experienced networker, expert in co-creation, trainer, and organizer of local and global events. He supports cooperation among people, focusing on everyone’s talents and uniqueness. He is an environmental activist for most of his life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nicola Gray<\/strong> is the co-chair holder of the UNESCO Chair \u2018Global Health & Education\u2019. She is a Reader in Medicines and Health at the University of Huddersfield, UK. Registered as a pharmacist in 1991, she has worked in hospital, community and academic practice. She is a Trustee of the UK Association for Young People\u2019s Health and Vice-President for Europe of the International Association for Adolescent Health. She has published a number of papers and opinion pieces regarding young people\u2019s health, health literacy, the safe reopening of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the challenges for children and young people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Didier Jourdan<\/strong> is the co-chair holder of the UNESCO Chair \u2018Global Health & Education\u2019 and the head of the WHO Collaborating Centre for \u2018Research in Education and Health\u2019. He is a Professor of Education Sciences, former Director of the ESPE and Vice-President of Clermont Auvergne University (France). He has served as Chair of the Prevention Commission of the High Council for Public Health in France and as Director of Prevention at the National Public Health Agency. Didier Jourdan is Vice-President of the IUHPE (International Union for Health Promotion and Education) and a member of the Governing Board of the IITE (UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

10.05 \/ 16.05 CEST : Presentation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Distinguished Professor<\/strong> Richard H Osborne<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

10.40 \/ 16.40 CEST : Beyond Evidence and Policies to Action: Mobilising Communities for Advancing Planetary Health<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Dr Rudolf Abugnaba Abanga (PhD) <\/strong>is a climate change and health systems researcher. He has two decades of experience in health systems strengthening, young people’s SRHR, and citizen participation in health governance. He is a Research Fellow in Planetary Health at WAC-SRT, University of Business and Integrated Studies, Ghana, and at the University Medical Centre Utrecht, the Netherlands. He holds leadership roles in global networks promoting climate and health policy and is co-chair of the Health Systems Global Climate Resilient and Sustainable Health Systems TWG. His recent work employs transdisciplinary approaches in collaboration with policymakers, multilateral organisations, and communities to advance Planetary Health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Summary<\/strong>: The rapidly changing climate demands collective action and Planetary Health approaches that empower communities as principal actors in building resilience and sustainability. Despite increased global momentum for climate action in recent years, translating global commitments into action on the ground remains challenging. Low risk perception among communities and policymakers, policy inconsistencies, and limited transdisciplinary approaches, among others, account for limited climate action in the most affected communities. This session explores Planetary Health through a health-system lens and how communities can harness their voices, knowledge systems, and social networks to promote climate-responsive health systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

11.15 \/ 17.15 CEST : From Classroom to Community: One Health Promotion Education in Action. Engaging children as peer educators for climate and health.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Sarah Michaud<\/strong> (MPH, MSc). Public health professional and researcher based in Marrakech, Morocco, Sarah has more than 15 years of experience, including five in research. Her work focuses primarily on health promotion in school and university settings, as well as the development of psychosocial skills. Co\u2011founder and President of the Promote Health Now Association, she structures her health promotion activities around two complementary dimensions: research and field practice. She integrates the One Health approach and employs innovative digital technologies for health and education to connect scientific advances with educational practices and contribute to the well\u2011being of populations. She also serves as the National Representative of the UNESCO Chair \u201cGlobal Health & Education\u201d for Morocco.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Adil Mansouri<\/strong> (MD, MPH). Public health physician and researcher based in Marrakech, Morocco, Adil has over 10 years of experience, including five in research. His work focuses mainly on community medicine, prevention, and health promotion in school and university environments. Co\u2011founder of the Promote Health Now Association, he structures his activities around two complementary dimensions: research and field practice. He emphasizes interventional epidemiology and health sciences pedagogy to bridge scientific evidence and educational practice, contributing to the well\u2011being of populations through sustainable research\u2011action initiatives. He also serves as the National Representative of the UNESCO Chair \u201cGlobal Health & Education\u201d for Morocco.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Summary<\/strong>: Facing the challenges of climate change and its impacts on human, animal, and ecosystem health, raising awareness among young people about the One\u202fHealth approach represents a strategic lever for sustainable transformation. This presentation shares a field experience conducted in Morocco, within a primary school, aiming to integrate the fundamental principles of the One\u202fHealth approach into health education and promotion activities. Two main axes are developed: 1) the pedagogical integration of One\u202fHealth concepts through tools adapted to young learners; 2) the \u201cOne\u202fHealth Ambassador\u201d project, a peer\u2011education initiative in which trained children become awareness agents within the school community through group activities and oral and written communication materials. By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n