October 18-19, 2025
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Oxford, UK
British Academy/Wellcome Trust Conferences bring together scholars and specialists from around the world to explore themes related to health and wellbeing.
Climate change and human health are interconnected global issues that pose a threat to human existence, and while science is necessary to meaningfully address these challenges, using science alone is not sufficient. Attitudes and behaviours determine adoption patterns, and consequently the success or failure of the technological innovations that aim to improve the health of humans and the planet. Faith and value systems influence factors such as life goals, behavioural choices and demographic outcomes, which have an impact on adoption patterns. Decision makers have failed to understand these factors sufficiently while addressing these global challenges. This conference will bring together climate, health and faith practitioners to share knowledge and build links between sectors, to move towards sustainable decision-making and adaptation strategies.
Conference convenors
- Professor Shahid Jameel, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
- Professor Sir David Clary, University of Oxford
- Professor Adil Najam, Boston University
Speakers
- Professor Ibrahim M Abdelwahid, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
- Dr Iyad Abumoghli, UN Environment Programme
- Professor Saleem Ali, University of Delaware
- Dr Mutaz AlKhatib, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
- Professor Myles Allen, University of Oxford
- Dr Adnan Aziz, Global Islamic Finance Program for Climate, Nature, and Development
- Professor David Jones, Harvard Medical School
- Professor Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Monash University
- Dr Sarah Khalid, University of Oxford
- Ambassador Aftab Khokher, Organisation for Islamic Cooperation
- Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Bin Omar, Cypark Resources Berhad
- Professor Mohammad Aslam Parvaiz, Islamic Foundation for Science and Environment
- Professor Mike Rayner, University of Oxford
- Professor Recep Şentürk, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
- Dr Omar Shaikh, Global Ethical Finance Initiative
- Kamran Shehzad, Bahu Trust
- Ms Nazia Sultana, Sustainably Muslim
- Professor Emma Tomalin, University of Leeds
- Professor Muhammad Zaman, Boston University
This conference is free for all, but registration is required.
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