24–26 August 2026 | Amman, Jordan
AARINENA participated in the 2nd Conference on Climate Change and Health in the Arab Region (CCHAR-II 2026), held in Amman, Jordan, from 24 to 26 August 2026, under the patronage of H.R.H. Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of the Royal Scientific Society. The conference was held under the theme “Policy Translation and Implementation.”
Representing AARINENA, Dr. Rida A. Shibli, Executive Secretary, participated in the high-level keynote panel entitled “Translating Climate Health Science into Policy, Practice, and Resilient Systems,” contributing AARINENA’s perspective to the regional dialogue on strengthening climate resilience and translating scientific knowledge into effective policies and practical action.
The conference brought together researchers, policymakers, representatives of ministries, universities, scientific institutions, and regional and international organizations. Discussions focused on moving beyond the generation of scientific evidence toward actionable policies, programmes, and interventions that can protect communities and strengthen the resilience of health systems to increasing climate-related risks.
Conference discussions addressed a wide range of interconnected challenges, including extreme heat, air pollution, water scarcity, climate-sensitive diseases, food security, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and data science, and the broader links between climate, health, food, water and energy. Participants emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary research and stronger collaboration between scientists and policymakers in developing sustainable solutions for the Arab region.
AARINENA’s participation reflects its commitment to promoting an integrated approach to climate resilience, sustainable agrifood systems, food and water security, and research-to-policy collaboration. The conference provided an important opportunity to highlight the contribution of agricultural research and innovation to addressing the interconnected impacts of climate change on food systems, natural resources, livelihoods, and human well-being across the NENA region.