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UKHACC letter to the Prime Minister on our principles for a #HealthyRecovery
In an open letter, the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC) has urged the Prime Minister and the leaders of the devolved nations, as well as key members [...]
Where to start? Climate Actions for Organisations
This list (which you can view and download here) is designed to help health organisations such as our members to identify ways in which they could reduce their contribution to [...]
UKHACC Response to #GreenerNHS Consulation on net-zero for health
In January 2020 Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of the NHS, announced the launch of the #GreenerNHS campaign to the "climate and health emergency". Through this campaign, the NHS aims to [...]
UKHACC welcomes consultation on petrol, diesel & hybrid phaseout
Dr Richard Smith, chair of the The UK Health Alliance, has written to Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Secretary of State for Transport, to welcome the consulation on the [...]
Join our trial – Your role in tackling air pollution
Are you interested in being part of a new pilot project to explore the vital role health professionals can play in protecting patients against air pollution? Why? Air pollution is [...]
Briefing: Divesting your Health Organisation from fossil fuels
At the beginning of 2020, the Royal College of Physicians became the latest of our members to announce their intention to divest from the fossil fuel industry. They become [...]
Lancet Countdown 2019 Report Release – Emergency Medics Declare Climate Emergency
New international research, published today by UKHACC member The Lancet, provides an up-to-date report on extensive health damage from climate change. The Lancet Countdown report1 is a yearly international [...]
Briefing: UKHACC on the 2019 General Election
A Climate and Health Election? Although it's likely that the upcoming election will be dominated by Brexit and the NHS, it also serves as an important opportunity for the [...]
UKHACC #UnmaskMyCity Cycle Video
This October, as part of the Global Climate and Health Alliance’s #UnmaskMyCity initiative we teamed up with our members the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine [...]
UKHACC Briefing on the Environment Bill (2nd Reading)
Over the last 40 years, the EU has been a leader in environmental legislation, with the UK playing an important part. As a result we now have a framework of [...]
Health Alliance calls on Government to adopt net zero recommendations
In an open letter to the Prime Minister, the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC) urges the Government to adopt the vitally important advice from the Committee on [...]
UK Health Alliance on Climate Change Annual Report 2018
Our 2018 annual report describes our activities, successes, and impact over the year. Read it here