UCT and AXA Research Fund host joint event on climate risk and health outcomes
On 30 May, the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the AXA Research Fund presented a joint event that showcased the projects and accomplishments of two AXA Chairs focusing on climate risk and health outcomes. The event, which was also accessible online for those unable to attend in person, took place at UCT’s Wolfson Lecture Theatre. It specifically highlighted the work of two UCT academic staff members: Professor Lara Dugas, the AXA Chair in Non-Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, and Professor Mark New, the AXA Chair on African Climate Risk.