Abstract (by author) > Kalil ELAHEE

Khalil ELAHEE is a graduate of Cambridge University and holds a PhD in Energy Management from the University of Mauritius. He is currently Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering in Mauritius. He works to promote sustainable development and energy transition through research and active participation in public institutions and civil society. He is also involved in Islamic education, speaking regularly in mosques and the media on topical issues, including citizen commitment to the climate and the environment.

11:25 AM - Some encironmental health determinants (session 2)

Climate change and rising temperatures:
what impact on physical activity, and how can we adapt?

The reality of climate disruption has been the subject of several recent studies, but the context of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) is not covered. Sport, including world sporting events, is analyzed as much as physical activity (PA), often without distinguishing at what level the latter is exercised. Links with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are reported in the scientific literature, but not exclusively in relation to temperature rises. Moreover, it has been shown that impacts are not always negative, as PA can also influence climate change to some extent. Developing solutions for adaptation, and possibly mitigation too, is a complex task requiring a systematic, multi-disciplinary approach.  With the latent risks of “greenwashing”, the definition of appropriate protocols based on scientific evidence and transparent public health governance are essential.