European Climate Resilient Health Systems course (EuroHealthNet speaking)
The Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER) and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health are hosting a 10-session course exploring the role of health systems in climate change. With the healthcare sector responsible for nearly 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the course will focus on decarbonising healthcare, strengthening climate resilience, and protecting both healthcare services and professionals.
Course topics include:
- 28 Jan: Overview – Health Systems and Climate Change
- 4 Feb: Assessing Vulnerability and Adaptation in Health Systems
- 11 Feb: Emergency Prevention, Preparedness, and Response in Health Systems
- 18 Feb: Economic and Health Benefits of Sustainable Systems (featuring EuroHealthNet)
- 25 Feb: Strategies to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Healthcare
- 11 Mar: Early Warning Systems and Climate Surveillance for Health
- 18 Mar: Integrating Sustainability into Health Technology Assessment
- 25 Mar: Monitoring and Evaluating Health System Resilience
- 1 Apr: Governance, Justice, and Health in Climate Action
- 8 Apr: Effective Health Communication in a Changing Climate
Expert speakers from local and global organisations will lead the sessions, with video recordings available for flexible access. Join us on 18 February to explore the ‘Economic and Health Benefits of Sustainable Systems’.