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Explore the ATACH case studies library to discover country progress and lessons learned in climate and health action, including on climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems. In this library, you will find case studies from around the world showing how countries are implementing climate and health policies, programs and/or interventions, and highlighting lessons learned and recommendations to support further implementation and scaling. This library is regularly updated with new case studies from across the ATACH membership.
Featured collection: Belém Health Action Library
Explore this special collection of case studies to discover impactful actions for health system adaptation and resilience, as shared by governments, communities, academic/research institutions and international organizations for the Belém Health Action Plan.
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Navigate the list below by COP26 Health Programme commitment and region to find case studies.
Understanding the carbon footprint of the National Health Service in England
Building on its first health system carbon footprint in 2020, the NHS England is improving its emissions measurement with enhanced modelling and granular data to inform action and track progress towards its net zero commitments.
Measuring the greenhouse gas footprint of the health system in the Philippines
The Philippines Department of Health is undertaking the country’s first base year assessment of health system greenhouse gas emissions, in collaboration with national government agencies, regional health offices, and healthcare providers.
Measuring the environmental footprint of the Dutch healthcare sector
The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport conducted an assessment of the environmental footprint of the healthcare sector of the Netherlands. The approach combined top-down and bottom-up methods through cross-sectoral and inter-agency collaborations, with plans for continuous improvement.
Thai Hospitals Emissions Management System (THEMS)
A national web database was developed in Thailand to enable baseline assessment of all individual healthcare facilities and of the overall health system.
Baseline estimates of Australia’s health system greenhouse gas emissions
The Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing developed a hybrid model to measure national healthcare emissions. Building on its first assessment, the Department promotes coordinated action, transparent reporting, and evolving methodologies to support future measurement and decarbonization efforts.
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.
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...