Distributed Energy For People & The Planet Ep. 4: The Energy and Health Nexus

In the fourth episode of the Distributed Energy For People & The Planet series, we are joined by Rachita Misra - Associate Director of Knowledge and Advocacy with SELCO Foundation in India, and Heather Adair-Rohani - Acting Head of Air Quality, Energy and Health at the World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss the energy and health nexus. Focusing first on ways to bridge the gap between grassroots solutions and high-level policy.  This series is hosted by Marilyn Smith of the Energy Action Project (EnAct)Guest Bios:Rachita Misra is the Associate Director of Knowledge and Advocacy with SELCO Foundation in India. Heather Adair-Rohani leads the work on energy and health at the World Health Organization Headquarters.  She has led the establishment of the Health and Energy Platform of Action and the High-level Coalition on Health and Energy. Ms. Adair-Rohani co-led the coordination and development of the WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: household fuel combustion and is currently overseeing the work to support countries in the implementation of these Guidelines through the Clean Household Energy Solutions Toolkit.  She also actively participates and represents WHO at various global initiatives focused on health, air pollution, and energy like UN-Energy, Sustainable Energy for All, Inter-Agency Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators, and the Global Strategy for Women, Children, and Adolescent Health.Learn more about SELCO Foundation | WHO | EnAct | Global SDG7 HubsConnect on LinkedIn:  Marilyn | The Energy Talk | Global SDG7 Hubs | EnAct<br />Follow on Twitter:  The Energy Talk | Global SDG7 Hubs | EnAct | Marilyn SmithFollow on Instagram: The Energy Talk | Global SDG7 Hubs | EnAct Subscribe to our newsletter