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Global Leaders Gather in Paris for High‑Level G7 labelled ATACH Meeting on Climate and Health
29.06.2026The French Republic’s Ministry of Health, Families, Autonomy, and People with Disabilities, in its role as the G7 Presidency, and WHO hosted a Strategic High-Level meeting for the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH) on 25 June 2026.
Türkiye to serve as co-convenor of ATACH
12.05.202612 May 2026 | The Republic of Türkiye will serve as the new co-convenor for the Alliance and has conveyed their intention to join the Baku Continuity Coalition.
ATACH online General Meeting roundup - March 2026
13.04.202613 April 2026 | news roundup of the the ATACH online General Meeting
Latest resources
A nationwide approach to reduction in anaesthetic gas use: the Dutch Approach to decarbonising anaesthesia
Anaesthetic gases account for ∼3% of the carbon footprint of the entire healthcare sector and up to 63% of the emissions originating from surgical care. The Dutch Approach proposes reducing or eliminating these emissions entirely.
Categories: Europe, Climate resilient health systems, Low carbon sustainable health systems, Climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health care facilities (CRESHCFs), Health co-benefits, Assessments of climate and health risks and GHG emissions, Integrated risks, monitoring, early warning, and GHG emissions tracking, Climate resilient and low carbon infrastructures, technologies, and supply chain, Climate-informed health programmes, Air quality, Ministries of Health, Health care professionals, Health care facility managers, Public health professionals, Health system suppliers, Media professionals
WHO training module: Enhanced health decision-making using climate information
A foundational course on using climate information for public health surveillance, early warning, and adaptation planning
Categories: Climate change & health Vulnerability & Adaptation Assessments, Health National Adaptation Plans, Training, Climate-informed health surveillance and early warning systems, Assessments of climate and health risks and GHG emissions, Integrated risks, monitoring, early warning, and GHG emissions tracking
#HandleTheHeat checklist for climate-ready hospitals
This practical checklist outlines key actions and resources to help healthcare facilities strengthen climate resilience and protect patients and health professionals.
Categories: Climate change & health Vulnerability & Adaptation Assessments, Health National Adaptation Plans, Discussion paper, Global, Europe, Climate resilient health systems, Low carbon sustainable health systems