Join Dr. Jennifer Spence, Executive Secretary of the Sustainable Development Working Group for the Arctic Council, as she discusses COVID-19, Human Health, and the Arctic. Dr. Spence begins with an overview of the history and make-up of the Arctic Council. Next, Dr. Spence focuses on the unique experiences of Arctic communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, common challenges throughout the Arctic, and areas of opportunity for the region.

The Arctic – A Global Health Perspective Speaker Series 2021
Despite documented health disparities between the circumpolar north and other regions, the Arctic remains an underrepresented area in global health research. This series offers a transdisciplinary look at key global health challenges and opportunities in the High North.

The Global Health Office at McMaster University is proud to present this 10-part webinar series, The Arctic – A Global Health Perspective, featuring academics and specialists that will cover topics including Arctic governance, climate change, COVID-19, food security, migration, Indigenous rights and more.

Webinars take place weekly from February - April 2021 and registration is free. Register for upcoming webinars here: https://globalhealth.mcmaster.ca/arct...​

View past webinars here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4...​

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by attendees, participants, and speakers as part of this webinar series are those of the individuals stating them and are not representative of an ideological stance or public policy position by McMaster University or the Global Health Office.