Building climate resilient and low carbon health systems

The effect of climate change on human health is increasingly visible,1 and health systems will inevitably be challenged over coming decades. Healthcare professionals are also increasingly aware of our climate impact—healthcare is responsible for 4.6% of emissions globally.1 The 28th annual UN climate conference (COP28) for the first time included a “health day” dedicated to climate and health. Several key papers on climate and health have been published ahead of December’s COP28.123A central report in this flurry of activity is the operational framework for building climate resilient and low carbon health systems from the World Health Organization.4 To address the challenges of climate change and continue to protect their populations, healthcare systems need to improve resilience to climate risks, optimise resource use, and reduce emissions—all while continuing to deliver healthcare and improve population health.Many health systems have already begun. Following COP26 in 2021, the ministries of health in over 70…
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