Were the healthcare sector a country, it would be the first largest emitter on the planet! Passionate about addressing this challenge, Dr Aletha has led research into how we can reduce the impact of the health sector on climate and fast realized that nurses, forming majority of healthcare’s workforce, have the potential to be champions of this change.

Having set up the Climate Action Nurse Group recently and working with key stakeholders and associations, she is helping bring change that is crucial to a achieving a sustainable future for humanity. In Dr Aletha Ward’s words, “Climate change isn’t happening in the future, its happening now” – and with this message, she’s here to share:

• Understanding the massive effect healthcare has on the environment and carbon emissions
• Opportunities and steps nurses can take to build momentum, awareness and support for environmentally sustainable practices
• Why we don’t need to wait for anyone – starting with changes within ward and health service environments