Training Program on International Standards for Green Healthcare Facility

Pre-registration is required. First-come-first-serve. No walk-in allowed.

The cumulative threats of climate change to health have been extensively discussed for decades now but understanding of the issues involved and its impact remain very little. By 2030, climate change could cause irreversible negative impact on health which is estimated to push more than 100 million people back to extreme poverty.

To remain operational during extreme weather events, health systems must enable their facilities to be resilient to the impacts of climate change and respond to the long-term, climate-induced changes in disease patterns, while also responding to the respiratory and cardiovascular disease caused by air pollution. As a large consumer of energy, and products, paradoxically the health sector also contributes to these environmental health problems, even as it attempts to mitigate the potential harm they can do. Responding to these issues, there is a growing movement towards Climate-Smart, Low-Carbon Healthcare. Key elements of Climate-Smart, Low-Carbon Healthcare include:

• Health system design and models of care based on appropriate technology, coordinated care, emphasis on local providers, and driven by public health needs
• Building design and construction based on low carbon approaches
• Investment programs in renewable energy and energy efficiency
• Waste minimization and sustainable healthcare waste management
• Sustainable transport and water consumption policies
• Low-carbon procurement policies for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, and
other products