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79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) and Climate Week NYC

Abt experts are New York-bound for events during the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and for Climate Week NYC. We look forward to discussions with global leaders to accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and develop integrated solutions for complex challenges like global health security, climate change, antimicrobial resistance, and community health. 

Find us at the below sessions (check back; this list is growing!) or connect with us directly. 

Speaking Sessions

Securing the Future with ProCHWs: A Timeless Investment in Health for All,” hosted by Community Health Impact Coalition 
Monday, September 23 | 7:30am – 8:45am ET 
Abt Participant: Kelly Saldana

HETA 2.0 Strategy Sessions [Invite Only] 
Monday, September 23 | 8:30am – 5:00pm ET 
Abt Attendees: Joan Chahenza, Godfrey Sanga, Gracia Munganga, Sean Callahan, Matt Clark

“Charting the Future of Climate Journalism,” hosted by the Associated Press and Solutions Journalism Network [Invite Only] 
Monday, September 23 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET 
Abt Participant: Colby Gottert

Meet our Experts

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Joan Chahenza
Senior Technical Advisor, Renewable Energy
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John Heermans
Deputy Project Director – Technical Lead
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Molly Hellmuth, Ph.D.
Senior Project Director, USAID Comprehensive Action for Climate Change Initiative (CACCI)
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Eric J. Reading
Chief Climate Officer
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Kelly Saldana
Vice President, Global Health

Additional Resources

Health Security Evolution and the Path for Pandemic Preparedness: Where Do We Go From Here?

We know how to prepare for inevitable epidemics. It takes will and wisdom. Do we have them?

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Impact Brief

Bolstering Global Health Security in a Changing Climate

Climate change requires adaptive global health security strategies.

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Blog

In Tajikistan, a Step Towards Methane Reduction

Learn how USAID’s Comprehensive Action Against Climate Change Initiative (CACCI) supported Tajikistan to join the Global Methane Pledge.

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Blog

Abt Fosters Finance for Climate Adaptation in the Caribbean

As the climate crisis continues to cause extreme weather, small island states are the hardest hit. For instance, most of the population in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean nations (the ESC) lives in coastal zones vulnerable to rising sea levels and…

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Project

Reliable Electricity: A Saving Grace for Safer Childbirth in Tanzania’s Rural Health Centers

Solar-powered electricity has transformed healthcare delivery at a rural health center in Msongozi, Tanzania, ensuring safer childbirth and medical services. 

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Impact Brief

Abt Global Recognized for Leadership in Emissions Reductions

Abt received the 2024 Climate Leadership Award for reducing GHG emissions and addressing climate change across our operations and strategies.

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News

Beyond Borders and Building Blocks: The Future of Health Systems Strengthening

Explore the Health for All movement and the power of primary care to transform the future health systems in this mini-Master Class with Kelly Saldana.

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Impact Brief