FREE, CERTIFICATE-BASED COURSE 

This 10-session course aims to explore how health systems contribute to climate change, with the healthcare sector responsible for nearly 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This course will cover essential topics, including the need to decarbonize healthcare, the effects of climate change on health systems, and examine strategies to protect and support healthcare services and staff and strengthen climate justice. Lectures will be delivered by local and global professionals with expertise in the field. Video recordings will be available for asynchronous viewing.

JAN 28: Health Systems and Climate Change Overview

FEB 4: Methods for assessing vulnerability and adaptation of health systems

FEB 11: Opportunities and guidance for lowering the carbon footprint of health systems

FEB 18: Health and economic benefits of sustainable health systems

FEB 25: Health system emergency prevention, preparedness and response

MAR 11: Health early warning systems and surveillance in a changing climate

MAR 18: Incorporating sustainability into Health Technology Assessment

MAR 25: Measuring, monitoring and evaluating health systems resilience

APR 1: Universal Health Coverage, climate justice and loss & damage, and governance

APR 8: Health communication and education in a changing climate

ALL PROFESSIONALS WITH AN INTEREST IN CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH ARE WELCOME!

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