Source: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (a GGHH member) is joining an international movement to declare a climate emergency, becoming the first NHS trust in the UK to do so.

The declaration, made by the Trust Board on 27^th June 2019, demonstrates a clear and positive commitment to take action on climate change by aiming to become carbon neutral by 2040.  It follows in the footsteps of city partners Newcastle City Council and Newcastle University who have recently made similar commitments.

Source: Department of Waste and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa

The Gauteng Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the Department of Health in collaboration with the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) celebrated World Environment Day by greening the Sebokeng Hospital on Thursday, 27 June 2019.

HCWH Europe is organizing the first annual European Healthcare Climate Summit, where you will have the opportunity to come together with other sustainable healthcare leaders to share your experiences of tackling climate change in the European healthcare sector. Learn about proven solutions and opportunities for the sector to achieve measurable GHG reductions, gain inspiration from your peers to help enhance your own organization’s response to climate change and contribute to the development of Climate-smart Healthcare in Europe by becoming part of our growing network.