Strengthening climate resilient health system capacity in Lao PDR
Lao Peoples' Democratic Republic has recently developed its Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP), and is implementing actions to strengthen health adaptation and mitigation capacity on the long-term (2022-2030).
Citizens’ survey on the climate emergency and sustainability Strategy in Scotland
The NHS Scotland rolled out a population survey to collect feedback on its Climate Emergency & Sustainability Strategy. This "Citizens' Panel Survey" is the first national population opinion survey focused on issues relating to climate change and sustainability in the national health service.
First fully electric ambulances cutting carbon emissions from patient transport in England
The NHS Net Zero Travel and Transport Strategy introduces electric vehicles to improve air quality, reduce operational costs and cut emissions while ensuring high-quality services to patients.
Emissions assessment across health care facilities in the Republic of Guinea
The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene conducted an assessment of greenhouse gas emissions in 51 healthcare facilities across the country, to inform its low carbon health system development action plan.
HNAP implementation and integration into the NAP in Nepal
Nepal is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change although its contribution to global GHG emissions is non-significant. The health impacts of climate change in Nepal are complex due to the country's diverse ecological...
National health system carbon footprint assessment in Spain
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Cutting emissions from anaesthetic gases in England: ending the use of desflurane
The National Health Service (NHS) in England provides publicly funded health services – including hospital, ambulance, community, mental health and primary care – and is Europe’s largest employer. NHS England provides national...