The Economic and Health Imperatives for Climate Action

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. Dr. Ann Kurth, President & CEO of the New York Academy of Medicine, will deliver the keynote address. The program will also feature: • Baylis Beard, Director of Blue Partnerships and Environmental Sustainability, Ascendiun • Adrien Bilal, Assistant Professor of Economics, Stanford University • Shan Ge, Assistant Professor of Finance, NYU Stern School of Business • Samim Ghamami, Chief Economist, NYSIF • Lindsey Hall, Global Head of Sustainability Thought Leadership, S&P Global • Aharon Kestenbaum, Director of Energy and Sustainability, Montefiore Health System • Carolyn Kousky, Founder and Executive Director, Insurance for Good • Chris Lafakis, Director, Moody's Analytics • David Leathers, Director, Health Action Alliance • Jessica Marx, Senior Program Officer and Director, Climate Collaborative, National Academy of Medicine • Johannes Stroebel, David S. Loeb Professor of Finance and Director, Climate Finance Initiative, NYU Stern School of Business • Steve Strongin, Senior Director, Goldman Sachs • Gaurav Vasisht, Executive Director and CEO, NYSIF