Manifesto for a Sustainable Healthcare System and Healthier EU Citizens

In a new manifesto, HCWH Europe sets out key policy changes newly-elected Members of the European Parliament could support to accelerate the shift toward sustainable healthcare systems.

Featured news

2025 European Sustainable Healthcare Awards

Applications are now open for the 2025 European Sustainable Healthcare Awards, an initiative that celebrates your contributions to sustainability.

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2025 European Sustainable Healthcare Awards

HCWH Europe launches Practical Guide for Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems

Announcing our flagship publication on healthcare climate resilience, developed as part of the LIFE RESYSTAL project.

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Toward a just, equitable, and health-centered Global Plastics Treaty

As INC-5 approaches, Health Care Without Harm urges action to keep health at the core of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty.

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Letters to Ministers of Health and Environment highlight health risks of plastic pollution ahead of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations

HCWH Europe urged Ministries of Health and Environment across Europe to address the severe health and environmental impacts of plastics in healthcare.

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Advocacy letters MoHe and MoEnv

Proyectos

Reusable Textiles Revolution

This project seeks to transform the health care sector's dependency on plastic and toxic materials by promoting reusable alternatives.

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European Healthcare Climate Summit 2024

The 6th edition of our annual conference on climate-smart healthcare took place on 10 October 2024.

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EHCS

Carbon management mentoring programme previous editions

The Carbon management mentoring programme prepares and supports healthcare providers in calculating and managing the carbon emissions of their…

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PharmaSmart

Helping pharmacists build their green skills in greening pharmaceutical practice

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CleanMed Europe events

CleanMed Europe brings together healthcare champions of sustainability to share solutions to accelerate the transition to sustainable healthcare.

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CleanMed Europe

PVC-free healthcare

A pilot initiative to introduce safer and more sustainable healthcare practices and speeding up the phase-out of PVC.

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PVC-free healthcare

Resources

The Practical Guide for Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems

This new guide helps organisations integrate climate resilience into healthcare planning, guiding them to develop a comprehensive, implementable plan.

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Your role in reducing pharmaceutical pollution from home

This poster aims to educate patients on the importance of proper medication intake and disposal and the environmental impact of pharmaceutical waste.

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PVC problem very clear

Our new joint publication calls on EU leaders to prioritise public health and environmental protection by phasing out PVC.

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PVC report