Event taking place in Brussels from October 1st to 3rd.
The KLISOPAR project, an initiative aimed at improving indoor living conditions, is set to host a series of informative lectures on climate change, moisture, and mold. The event, taking place on Tuesday, January 28, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, will take place at the Dietrich-Bonhoeffer Hall of the Evangelical Church Ohligs, Wittenbergstraße 4, a venue that is barrier-free.
The first lecture, titled "Climate change and health: What is mold and what are its health effects?", will be presented by Dr. Silvia Schäffer-Gemein from the GeoHealth Centre, University Hospital Bonn. This presentation aims to provide insights into the effects of mold on health and how to identify it.
The second lecture, titled "Climate change and housing: Preventing and removing mold", will be presented by Rudolf Klapper, an energy expert from the Consumer Center NRW. This lecture will focus on preventing mold growth and renovating affected areas.
Both lectures will include a Q&A session with their respective speakers, allowing attendees to ask questions and gain further understanding of the topics. For those who cannot attend in person, the event can be followed live via Zoom, with a QR code available for easy access.
Admission to the event is free, and no registration is required. The KLISOPAR project is funded by the BMUV (Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection) and is part of a broader initiative to develop strategies, technologies, and guidelines to effectively manage and reduce moisture accumulation and mold growth inside buildings.
By controlling moisture and mold, KLISOPAR contributes to healthier indoor air quality, reducing health risks for occupants such as allergies and respiratory issues. The project studies how moisture penetrates and accumulates in living spaces and aims to identify solutions to prevent mold formation, such as improved ventilation, building materials, and design practices.
Overall, KLISOPAR aims to mitigate the negative effects that changing climate conditions have on indoor environments, ensuring safer and more comfortable living spaces free from moisture-related damage and mold hazards. The project likely involves multidisciplinary research combining climate science, building engineering, and health sciences to create practical solutions for building owners and occupants.
- The geohealth aspects of climate change and its impact on mental health, particularly in relation to indoor living conditions and mold, could be explored by researchers in the field of environmental science and mental health.
- A comprehensive understanding of the relationship between climate change, health, and the environmental science of moisture control can contribute to improved strategies for health-and-wellness, both physically and mentally.
- As the KLISOPAR project focuses on climate change, health, and indoor living conditions, it could potentially collaborate with researchers in the field of climate change, environmental science, health sciences, and mental health to develop holistic solutions for better health and wellness in the face of changing environmental conditions.
