A Word from Love Ssega

LOVE SSEGA Artist and Founder of LIVE + BREATHE

Thirst: In Search of Freshwater

Wellcome Collection presents Thirst: In Search of Freshwater, a free major exhibition exploring humanity’s vital connection with freshwater as an essential source of life and a pillar of good health for both living beings and land masses.

Ensuring Sustainable Food Security

Climate change is disrupting agriculture, worsening food insecurity, and deepening health disparities linked to food insecurity — especially in vulnerable communities. This session explores how food innovation, and equitable access strategies can build more resilient food systems. From local supply chains to alternative proteins, we’ll spotlight solutions that connect climate action to better health outcomes and food justice.

Tackling the Health Crisis of Air Pollution

Rising temperatures, wildfires, and industrial emissions are having a devastating impact on air quality. As this pollution drives a rise in respiratory diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and premature deaths, this session investigates how the healthcare sector can respond.

Protecting Mental Health in a Climate Crisis

The mental health impacts of climate change are vast but often overlooked. Alongside the physical risks – wildfires, hurricanes, rising sea levels, and extreme heat – communities on the frontlines face deep emotional and psychological strain, and younger generations grapple with eco-anxiety and feelings of helplessness about the future.

A Presentation by Global Witness

VANESSA NAKATE Climate Justice ActivistAVA LEE Campaign Strategy Lead, Digital Threats to Democracy, Global Witness

Solutions for a Warming World

Extreme heat is one of the deadliest climate threats, costing around half a million lives a year.With rising temperatures threatening life, straining infrastructure, and deepening social inequalities, this session will cover:The latest scientific findings on heat exposure and its effects How cities are responding with cooling strategies and infrastructure adaptations Innovations in early-warning systems How business, healthcare, and policy can collaborate to build resilience