The Economic and Health Imperatives for Climate Action

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The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF), the state’s not-for-profit workers’ compensation insurer, is hosting its second annual Climate Week NYC event, The Economic and Health Imperatives for Climate Action. Three expert panels will explore the intersection of climate change and health, insurance, and economics, and make the case that climate action is both critical for health and safety and economically feasible and necessary.

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8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Doors Open

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9:00 AM – 09:05 AM | Welcome Remarks

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9:05 AM – 9:20 AM | Keynote Address

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9:20 AM – 10:20 AM | Panel 1: The Intersection of Climate Change and Health

This panel will explore the link between climate change and health, including worker safety, and highlight how health systems, employers, and insurers are reducing emissions, building resilience, and adapting to climate-related hazards.

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10:20 AM – 11:20 AM | Panel 2: Insurance and Climate Change

This panel will examine the impact of climate change on insurers, including the disruption caused by rising climate-related losses, and implications for coverage and affordability for households and businesses.

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11:20 AM – 11:30 AM | Break

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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Panel 3: The Economic Impact of Climate Change

This panel will discuss the consequences of climate change for the global and U.S. economies, including effects on economic growth, labor markets, and interest rates, and the role of climate and energy policy in supporting decarbonization.

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12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch

Enjoy a plant-forward lunch and connect with presenters and fellow guests.

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