Coalition of organizations calls out for the phase-out of fossil fuels

On November, Health Care With Harm and the Global Climate and Health Alliance launched the COP28 Open Letter on fossil fuels, unifying the voice of organizations representing over 46 million health care professionals from 135 countries.

Global Optimism invited the letter to join forces with similar initiatives from other sectors, including We Mean Business Coalition, the Union of Concerned Scientists, the Climate Crisis Advisory Group, C40 cities, and The Global Climate & Health Alliance, to publish an advert on the Financial Times on November 30.

This initiative aims to demonstrate momentum across real economy towards phasing out fossil fuels and moving to clean energy. It underscores that this transition is economically irresistible, with tangible benefits to people, and sends a clear call for collaboration to governments to accelerate the process.

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Join the movement: Share your progress and achievements for the Health Care Climate Challenge

Climate change poses an undeniable threat to our planet and the well-being of future generations. As we witness its far-reaching effects, it's becoming increasingly clear that urgent action is required across all sectors, including health care. The importance of health care climate action cannot be overstated; it's not only about reducing carbon emissions but also safeguarding public health, ensuring resilience against climate-related disasters, and demonstrating leadership in sustainability practices.

May 29, 2024

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Health professionals urge to make no exceptions for the sector in the Plastics Treaty

Plastics is a global health crisis hiding in plain sight. Throughout the lifecycle of plastic, from production to disposal, a wide array of toxic chemicals and microplastics pose risks through inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact. Communities, health workers, and health systems are already witnessing the detrimental impacts of plastic production and pollution.

April 05, 2024

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Summary report: Blue sky thinking to accelerate health care climate action

During COP28, over 40 key thinkers and leaders from international organizations, government agencies, health systems, and civil society participated in a roundtable session to discuss how to accelerate health care climate action. The discussion focused on the pivotal current moment and future prospects for health care decarbonization and resilience, including the role of prevention as a mitigation strategy, acknowledging and addressing North-South complexity, and building an evidence base, tools, and technical capacity.

February 08, 2024

Novedades

Salud sin Daño en la COP28 - Agenda

1 de diciembre

9:00-10:30 | Sistemas de salud resilientes al clima (Mesa redonda). Invitada: Shweta Narayan. Casa de los Objetivos

November 28, 2023