Decarbonising healthcare Passed
Wednesday February 10, 2021 11:00 - 12:30 DAY ZERO
Presenter: Anand Bhopal
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Contact person: Anand Bhopal, Bergen Centre for Ethics and Priority Setting (BCEPS), Department of Global Health and Primary Care, UiB
Type of event: Physical and digital event
In 2009 the Lancet Commission on Climate Change and Health described climate change as the "biggest global health threat of the 21st century". Yet, in the midst of societal efforts to rapidly decarbonize, health has been largely adrift of wider discussions. Given healthcare emissions constitute around 5% of global emissions this cannot continue.
In October 2020, the National Health Service in England became the first healthcare system in the world to commit to becoming carbon neutral. In Norway, our healthcare-related carbon emissions are similar to those in England. It is time that we got our house in order too!
In this action orientated session we invite participants to join us in exploring how to decarbonise the Norwegian healthcare system. We will also discuss healthcare-related emissions and decarbonisation in relation to healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries. The main focus will be on exchanging ideas to build an effective campaign to decarbonise the Norwegian healthcare system and inspire others around the world to do the same.
All are welcome to join this session - we strongly believe it will be strengthened through multidisciplinary contributions.
This event is relevant for:
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Meeting ID: 632 0118 2182
Password: Z0aREA#f
Lecturers
Anand Bhopal Presenter
Phd Candidate
University Of Bergen
Anand Bhopal is a PhD Research Fellow at the Bergen Centre for Ethics and Priority Setting (BCEPS), within the Department for Global Health and Primary Care. He is a medical doctor and holds a Masters degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health from University College London. Previous positions include working in the Medical Director’s Office of Public Health England (2017-2018) as a participant in the UK National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellowship Scheme, and as a junior researcher at the Unit for Migration Health, within the Norwegian Institute for Public Health.
His PhD project explores policy responses to the health impacts of climate change in Ethiopia, focusing on the Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE). The research is multidisciplinary, combining qualitative research with Ethiopian policy makers, policy analysis and ethical exploration. The research aims to assist Ethiopian policy makers prioritise different climate-related interventions and ultimately help promote equitable global collaboration to mitigate and adapt to climate change.