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79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) and Climate Week NYC


Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – Sunday, September 29, 2024
New York, New York

Abt experts are New York-bound for events during the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and for Climate Week NYC. We look forward to discussions with global leaders to accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and develop integrated solutions for complex challenges like global health security, climate change, antimicrobial resistance, and community health. 

Find us at the below sessions (check back; this list is growing!) or connect with us directly. 

Speaking Sessions

Securing the Future with ProCHWs: A Timeless Investment in Health for All,” hosted by Community Health Impact Coalition 
Monday, September 23 | 7:30am – 8:45am ET 
Abt Participant: Kelly Saldana

HETA 2.0 Strategy Sessions [Invite Only] 
Monday, September 23 | 8:30am – 5:00pm ET 
Abt Attendees: Joan Chahenza, Godfrey Sanga, Gracia Munganga, Sean Callahan, Matt Clark

“Charting the Future of Climate Journalism,” hosted by the Associated Press and Solutions Journalism Network [Invite Only] 
Monday, September 23 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET 
Abt Participant: Colby Gottert

Meet our Experts

Joan Chahenza

Joan Chahenza

Senior Technical Advisor, Renewable Energy

Bio

John Heermans

John Heermans

Deputy Project Director – Technical Lead

Bio

Molly Hellmuth, Ph.D.

Molly Hellmuth, Ph.D.

Senior Project Director, USAID Comprehensive Action for Climate Change Initiative (CACCI)

Bio

Eric J. Reading

Eric J. Reading

Chief Climate Officer

Bio

Kelly Saldana

Kelly Saldana

Vice President, Global Health

Bio

New York, New York