After signing a memorandum of understanding, they will work on a project for estimating the carbon footprint of health facilities.
February 17, 2022
Today, the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals Network is honored to recognize over 50 institutions who are the 2021 Climate Champions of the Health Care Climate Challenge.
February 09, 2022
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In Australia, GGHH member, the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) developed a sustainability plan to provide a solid platform for implementing sustainable and climate-resilient health care practices now and well into the future.
January 13, 2022
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Case studies
In South Africa, Pholosong Hospital, a member of the GGHH network, worked with staff and patients to put in place an on-site garden to provide vegetables for the hospital kitchen and patient families along with creating opportunities for education and training for the community.
January 06, 2022
On December 1 and 2, the 4th Global Green and Healthy Hospitals Latin American Conference: Driving change for a healthy and sustainable recovery took place.
November 16, 2021
On October 27 GGHH launched its Chemicals guidance document, an exciting new resource exclusive for the members of the network. Developed by sustainability experts, this guide is designed to support health care institutions in addressing the most pressing challenges they face related to hazardous chemical use.
November 16, 2021
Join us for the 4th Saving Lives Sustainably: Sustainable Production in the Health Sector Global Forum 2021 which will take place on 17-18 November 2021, under the theme, “Strengthening Sustainability in the Health Sector Supply Chains in the midst of COVID-19.”
November 08, 2021
Momentum for health care climate action builds with over 50 health care systems representing more than 11,500 hospitals and health centers from 21 countries committing to achieve net zero emissions before 2050.
October 25, 2021
Throughout October, Global Green and Healthy Hospitals will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. As part of our celebration of this milestone, we are excited to launch our brand new Chemicals Guidance Document on the 27th of October.
October 07, 2021
October is a particularly special month for GGHH this year – it’s our 10th anniversary! In 2011, Health Care Without Harm launched GGHH with the ambition that it would grow into a powerful global network supporting institutions in their transformation to sustainable, climate-smart health care.
October 06, 2021
The Greening the Healthcare Sector Forum will be held virtually and in person on 30 November, 2021. Save the date to attend this exciting event!
July 28, 2021
The World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted the climate and health work of two GGHH members from Latin America: the San Rafael de Pasto hospital, Colombia, and the Valdivia Health Service, Chile.
July 26, 2021