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The Dutch anaesthesiologist reducing health emissions, one surgery at a time
28.09.2026In the Netherlands, anaesthesiologists have reduced their use of anaesthetic gases by an astonishing 61% over just a few years, drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the Dutch health sector. Meet the doctor at the heart of "the Dutch Approach" to reduce health-related emissions.
Australia to co-convene global climate and health alliance
28.08.202628 August 2026 | Australia will serve as the new co-convenor for the Alliance strengthening its global leadership on climate and health ahead of COP31.
Meet Abdul-Fatawu Salifu, the newest ATACH Champion
21.08.202621 August 2026 | An interview with ATACH Champion for patients, communities and youth - Abdul-Fatawu Salifu
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ATACH Technical Meeting recordings
A list of ATACH Technical Meeting recordings held since 2025
Categories: Climate resilient health systems, Low carbon sustainable health systems, Supply chains, Financing, Nutrition, Healthy climate action in other sectors, Climate-informed health surveillance and early warning systems, Climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health care facilities (CRESHCFs), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Climate change negotiations, Health co-benefits
Protecting mental health from extreme heat: recommendations for policy and action
This report provides practical insights, case examples and recommendations for the integration of mental health in heat action plans.
Categories: Climate change & health Vulnerability & Adaptation Assessments, Health National Adaptation Plans, Guidance document, Country experience, Global, Climate resilient health systems, Climate-informed health surveillance and early warning systems, Climate-transformative leadership and governance, Climate-smart workforce, Integrated risks, monitoring, early warning, and GHG emissions tracking, Climate-informed health programmes, Ministries of Health, Health care professionals, Health care facility managers, Public health professionals, Local/city officials
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