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Climate Challenge Awards Winners 2021

GGHH is proud to announce the 2021 Health Care Climate Challenge awards winners. These health care institutions have achieved a major task: to continue advocating and implementing sustainable, climate-smart solutions and programs during a pandemic. Their commitment with public and planetary health is inspiring and paves the way for new organizations to join the road to sustainability. 

New case study: Climate-smart architecture and renewable energy to power a rural hospital in India

Located in the rural area of Masarhi, state of Bihar, India, the Vistex Hospital was founded in 2019 with a grant from the Vistex Foundation and is operated by the NGO Doctors for You. The hospital is one of the main health care centers in the region.

Postponed: Launch of Sustainable procurement checklist

The launch of our new tool, Sustainable procurement checklist, has been postponed. Originally scheduled for May 4, we will be sharing the new date in the coming weeks.

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More than 40 health care facilities in Peru receive training to join the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals network

In a joint effort with the General Directorate of Disaster Risk Management and National Defense in Health (DIGERD) of the Ministry of Health of Peru, a total of 41 health establishments in that country began the process to join the network.

GGHH welcomes the Western Australian Department of Health

The Australian region of the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals network (GGHH – Pacific) is delighted to welcome the Western Australia (WA) Department of Health as an official member of the network.

Case study | Eco WarriERs: a team focused on waste management initiatives in Australia

Fiona Stanley Hospital is a major tertiary hospital in the South metropolitan area of Western Australia. Its Emergency Department is a fast-paced area with a high patient turnover. Most of the equipment used is disposable, thus producing significant amounts of waste.

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New Zealand | Auckland District Health Board wins Excellence in Climate Action Award

Source: Auckland District Health Board Auckland District Health Board (GGHH member in New Zealand) has won the Excellence in Climate Action – Large Organisation category at the Enviro-Mark Solutions Awards in Auckland.

Sustainable procurement checklist

The self-assessment tool for the health sector

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Introducing the Sustainable Procurement Checklist, our self-assessment tool for the health sector

In July, join the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals network for the launch of the Sustainable Procurement Checklist, a new tool exclusive for members. With the Checklist, organizations can assess their progress in developing a sustainable procurement program, compare results against best practices and identify priority areas to focus on.

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2022 Greening the Healthcare Sector Forum

The Climate and Health Alliance / GGHH Pacific Region and Hunter New England Local Health District are bringing the 2022 Greening the Healthcare Sector Forum to Awabakal country, Newcastle, Australia.

New resources to support sustainable procurement in health care

The Global green and Healthy Hospitals Network and Health Care Without Harm present five new quick guides, developed to help hospitals and health centers support and advance their sustainable procurement programs.

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Now online: Your next tool for sustainable procurement

Members of the GGHH network can now access Sustainable Procurement Checklist, a tool especially designed to help health care organizations design and implement sustainable procurement programs.