Pizza, Philosophy and Science: Climate Change & Health

At Pizza, Philosophy & Science we bring interesting science and philosophical discussions into a relaxed, friendly environment. Just as a good pizza blends dough, tomato, and cheese, we blend good food with meaningful conversations. While the pizza warms our bellies, we’ll discuss how a warming world affects human health and what effective strategies to adapt to extreme heat could look like.

Scientific research has shown that the risks of extreme and prolonged heat are increasing as global temperatures rise due to climate change. And although heatwaves are often seen as a greater risk for older or vulnerable individuals, heat affects people of all ages and fitness. Moreover, these events pose growing risks to public health, infrastructure, ecosystems, and economic stability. Understanding how heat affects the human body and impacts society is crucial to developing strategies to protect communities in a warming world.

Join us for an evening of good pizza and meaningful conversation about how to respond to extreme heat. Together, we will explore questions such as:

• How can we design effective heat-adaptation policies?

• How might the best solutions differ between Switzerland and low-income countries?

• How can we allocate resources fairly to protect today’s vulnerable groups but also ensure justice for future generations?