Health & Sustainable Development
The human race is facing a threat that is perhaps unparalleled in its history – the effects of climate change brought about by harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
Without drastic measures to significantly reduce emissions, our fundamental means of existence will be at serious risk. Taking action on climate change should therefore be a public health priority.
And the health and healthcare community can and must lead the change to a healthier, sustainable, low-carbon future.
A joint stand for collective action
22 January 2008
To this end the FPH and 18 other organisations have issued a joint statement: It's Time to Act on Climate Change [pdf].
This has been sent to to all UK primary care trusts, strategic health authorities and acute trusts asking them to prioritise action on climate change, particularly as this will also have a positive impact on other major public health challenges such as obesity and inequalities.
www.theclimateconnection.org is a resource for the public health community, enabling sharing of knowledge, experience and ideas on climate change and health. Individuals and organisations are encouraged to establish a presence on the site, to upload relevant events and resources and share their experience and thinking on action for climate change in public health.
Faculty publications
Sustaining a Healthy Future - taking
action on climate change -
Special Focus on the NHS
June 2009
Sustaining a Healthy Future - taking action on climate change
January 2008
Take action on active travel
April 2008
