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We work with strategic partners around the world to develop and implement strategies and initiatives to transform health care worldwide so that it reduces its environmental footprint, becomes a community anchor for sustainability and a leader in the global movement for environmental health and justice.

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We work to transform the health care system worldwide

Alongside our global network of partners around the world, we develop, pilot, and implement initiatives to promote more sustainable health systems, and help mobilize health care professionals to advocate for healthy people on a healthy planet. 

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Health Care Without Harm at INC-5: Advocating for a health-protective Global Plastics Treaty

The momentum from INC-5 has reinforced our commitment and strengthened alliances for a health-protective treaty.

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Introducing our 2024-2028 International strategic plan

Our International strategic plan addresses the interconnected challenges of climate change and health and sets the course for the work of our…

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International organization mobilizes for a health-centered Global Plastics Treaty

As INC-5 kicks off today in Busan, Republic of Korea, Health Care Without Harm calls for urgent action to ensure health remains a central focus in…

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Focus

Climate

Health care delivery is a major driver of GHG emissions and air pollution. We work with health care professionals and institutions to reduce the…

Focus: Climate

Plastics

Learn how we work to address the unnecessary use of plastics in the health care sector.

Focus: Plastics

Procurement

Through sustainable procurement, health care organizations can minimize negative impacts resulting from their operations.

Focus: Procurement

Chemicals

Some of the chemicals used for health care delivery can negatively impact human and planetary health. Learn how we are working to address this issue.

Focus: Chemicals

Waste

The health care sector can have a positive impact on their community through sustainable health care waste management.

Focus: Waste

Projects and initiatives

Race to Zero

We are the Race to Zero health care partner. This UN-backed global campaign rallies non-state actors to take action to halve global emissions by 2030.

Health Care Climate Challenge

Developed by Health Care Without Harm, this initiative engages and equips health care institutions to commit to effective climate action.

Health care professional networks

Join our emerging movement of growing networks and coalitions of hospitals, health systems, doctors, nurses, and public health professionals.

Climate impact checkup course

Enroll in the online course on the use of Climate Impact Checkup, our GHG emissions tool specially developed for health care facilities.

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Resources

Reclaiming health activism in the age of the climate crisis

A guide for health care professionals who want to harness their expertise and credibility to drive climate policy changes.

Campaign and advocacy guide

Sustainable Procurement Index for Health

A globally recognized, and adaptable procurement measurement tool jointly developed with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

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Plastics and health: An urgent environmental, climate and health issue

Our position paper on plastics and health, prepared for the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution.

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Chemicals of concern for the health sector

A comprehensive analysis of chemicals used by the health care sector and/or included in health products that may negatively impact human health.

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