Resource library

Up to date Climate Science and Legislative information, for your educational materials in setting the context and importance of embedding sustainability in QI.

Slides from workshop at 2017 annual RCOT conference (session 67).

Interesting article introducing the theme of climate change and health and highlighting the important advocacy role of health professionals

Quite a good basic guide on communicating about climate change and health

This 2008 study found that populations exposed to greener environments also enjoy lower levels of income deprivation related health inequality.

Healthcare and particularly medicines contribute significantly to the NHS carbon footprint and to environmental pollution. This article discusses significant pharmaceutical contributors, actions…

A useful resource about how to teach on social (including environmental) determinants of health. See case study 6 in particular!

Environmentalism in surgical practice. Weiss, A et al. Current Problems in Surgery. April 2016; 53 (4): 165-205 A long article, but worth taking time to read. It provides a really good breakdown of…

These pages have useful information including presenting the BSG's Strategy on Climate Change and Sustainability as well as activity plans and resources.

Determining the carbon footprint of specific health care activities such as cataract surgery allows the assessment of associated emissions and identifies opportunities for reduction. This is the…