Climate Action Nurses

Dear LinkedIn Community, I am ecstatic to share the following **GLOBAL** certificate course which I have had the tremendous pleasure to contribute to from its early development days alongside some phenomenal nursing colleagues who I deeply admire, and now I look forward to partaking in one of the sessions as an instructor! Please have a look at the information below and share widely across your networks!!! Course kick-off is next Tuesday, October 1st - there's still time to register! https://lnkd.in/gRFFh-6V Nursing on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis Course: Education for Action 🩺 We're thrilled to announce the launch of a new course developed in collaboration with the Global Nurses Working Group (GNWG)/Nursing Climate Resources for Health Education (N-CRHE), Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health/Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE), the Alliance of Nurses for a Healthy Environment (AHNE), and the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment (CANE). Course Goals:  1️) Equip nursing professionals with essential knowledge and skills to address the climate crisis, improving patient care and public health.  2️) Empower nurses to serve as trusted messengers within their institutions and communities.  3️) Build a global, agile, and informed nursing community focused on climate and health education, advocacy, and policy. Course Structure:  - 10 weekly live-virtual sessions  - Expert-led case-based learning  - Resources and video recordings available for asynchronous viewing - Certificate of Participation from GCCHE Who Should Join? This course is open to all nursing professionals interested in the intersection of climate change and health—nurses, nurse practitioners, students, educators, hospital administrators, and more. Join us in this vital effort to prepare nurses for the challenges of the climate crisis. #NursingEducation #ClimateHealth #NursingClimateCrisis #HealthForAll Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment Planetary Health Alliance Global Climate and Health Alliance Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health The University of British Columbia Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments Canadian Nurses Association ICN-International Council of Nurses American Nurses Association

A recent report on plastic use in Australia highlights a critical issue: recycling alone won't solve our plastic waste crisis. Despite being touted as a 'circular' solution, recycling remains inefficient, costly, and hazardous. Meanwhile, the oil industry is investing $400 billion in new petrochemical plants, anticipating increased demand for plastics. Alarmingly, Australia's plastic consumption has surged by 116% between 2000 and 2021, with only 15% of plastic waste recovered over the last 20 years. Globally, 32% of plastic packaging escapes collection systems, polluting our environment. Microplastics now contaminate the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat, appearing in 94% of oysters and 62% of fish in Australia. The health risks are serious, with plastics linked to diseases such as cancer, lung disease, and endocrine toxicity. An estimated 400,000 to 1 million people die annually from diseases related to mismanaged waste, especially in the global South. To effectively address this crisis, Australia must prioritize reducing plastic production and consumption. The days of dealing with plastic waste by shipping it overseas, burning, or burying it are behind us. We all have a role to play in tackling this global problem. Source: The Australia Institute, "Plastic Waste in Australia," January 2024. Individuals and households can make a difference by reducing, reusing, repurposing, and, where necessary, recycling. Reduction should be the first point of action, avoiding unnecessary plastic purchases. Understanding the gravity of our global plastic problem has inspired us to take meaningful action, starting with simple swaps in our own home. Here are a few changes we've made to reduce our plastic use 💚 1️⃣Paper Towels: We’ve switched to reusable paper towels made from post-consumer recycled materials. They’re machine washable and a sustainable alternative to single-use paper towels. 2️⃣Bottled shampoo and conditioner: While the bottle can be recycled, the plunger typically isn’t. Globally, one million plastic bottles are purchased every minute—yikes! Switching to bar shampoo and conditioner was an easy change for us. There are plenty of options on the market, and we just go with whatever’s on special. 😊 3️⃣Deodorant: Instead of roll-on deodorant, I now use a refillable deodorant stick. I love the scent, and it’s effective—no odour or sweat issues here🙌🏼 4️⃣Dental Floss: We’ve switched to eco-friendly dental floss made from biodegradable materials like silk and plant-based Fibers. #sustainability #plasticwaste #circulareconomy #environmentalimpact #climateaction #zerowaste #plasticpollution #wastereduction #sustainableliving #healthandenvironment #ecofriendly #responsibleconsumption

Planetary Stewards, Concerned Optimists, and Steady Progressives: they all support action for long-term stewardship of Earth, and together they make up 61% of G20* citizens. The Planetary Steward Segments, a new analysis by Ipsos UK for Earth4All and Global Commons Alliance, offer a nuanced view of how different groups perceive and engage with the challenges of planetary stewardship. ✨ Learn more: https://buff.ly/3XKwUI3 *18 countries excluding Russia #Earth4All #EnvironmentalStewardship #PlanetaryHealth

Is #planetaryhealth the key to sustainable development? #KAPTalks goes to Baku with Dr. Jemilah Mahmood to discuss the connections between human risks, health crises and responses, especially as related to climate change. More info: https://bit.ly/KAPMahmood