Since its inception in 2015, the Climate Challenge has played a vital role in mobilizing health care institutions worldwide to take impactful climate action.
Over the past ten years, over 450 GGHH members participating in the Health Care Climate Challenge have demonstrated remarkable leadership in reducing emissions, enhancing resilience, and implementing climate-smart health care solutions. Hospitals and health systems have risen to the challenge and tackled waste reduction, energy consumption, and conservation of vital resources to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and build resilient, sustainable systems that support both planetary and public health.
This milestone highlights the remarkable contributions of health care institutions worldwide—their achievements, resilience in the face of challenges, and commitment to meaningful change. It’s also a moment to thank everyone who has been part of this journey and inspire others to join us in building a healthier, more sustainable future.
"This anniversary is a powerful moment to recognize the dedication and hard work of institutions that are leading the way in climate action. As we celebrate their achievements, it's also a crucial time to emphasize the urgency of continued and accelerated action to address the climate crisis," says Lucila Citcioglu, Health Care Without Harm’s coordinator of the Health Care Climate Challenge.
Here’s what to look forward to during the 10-year anniversary celebration:
- 🌿 Impactful stories – Dive into powerful case studies and testimonials from participants, highlighting innovative climate solutions and their real-world impact.
- 📊 Data & achievements – Be inspired by the numbers: emissions reduced, energy saved, and the countless leadership and resilience actions that have driven sustainability in health care.
- 🏥 Climate Challenge Leaders – We’ll be recognizing top-performing hospitals and pioneering institutions as “10-Year Health Care Climate Leaders” for their exceptional contributions to climate action.
- 🌍 Anniversary summit – Join us for a virtual celebration of our collective progress. The summit, which will take place by late 2025, will spotlight award winners, and offer a space to share valuable insights and connect with fellow GGHH members from around the world.
Learn more about the Health Care Climate Challenge and all the winners from past editions.