In January 2024, VHAI supported the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) in organizing an international training program on Health Promotion Perspectives and Approaches Related to Climate Change. This program was conducted in collaboration with the School of Public Health at the Université de Montréal (ESPUM), Canada.
The primary objective was to enhance the understanding of health promotion practitioners regarding the impact of climate change on health promotion. The training also aimed to explore innovative responses and perspectives, emphasizing transformative action.
VHAI facilitated the Policy Change for Sustainability module and engaged climate change expert Shri Deepak Gupta as the resource person. Shri Deepak Gupta has held several key positions in the government, including serving as Secretary to the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India. Post-retirement, he has consulted for organizations such as the World Bank and UNIDO and is an active speaker and writer on governance, energy, and climate change issues. He also serves as the Honorary Director General of the National Solar Energy Federation of India. The training program saw active participation from over 40 health professionals from around the world, who benefited greatly from the comprehensive sessions and expert insights.