Creating climate-resilient, sustainable health systems: perspectives from health ministers

Jeffrey Braithwaite; Yvonne Zurynski; Carolynn K-lynn Smith

doi:10.4324/9781032701196-4

Creating climate-resilient, sustainable health systems: perspectives from health ministers

Jeffrey Braithwaite, Yvonne Zurynski, Carolynn K-lynn Smith

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In this chapter, we hear from two health ministers, hailing from The Netherlands and The Bahamas, who are playing a leading role in their countries’ journey to zero carbon emissions, while simultaneously coping with accelerating patient numbers and types. These forward-thinking political leaders provide examples of the governmental policies needed to address the bi-directional impacts of climate change and healthcare systems. Both leaders acknowledge the importance of informed and empowered patients to the successful implementation of these policies. We need more leadership such as that demonstrated by these health ministers.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Routledge Handbook of climate change and health system sustainability
Editors	Jeffrey Braithwaite, Yvonne Zurynski, Carolynn K-lynn Smith
Place of Publication	Abingdon
Publisher	Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group
Chapter	3
Pages	20-23
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9781040000786, 9781032701196
ISBN (Print)	9781032410654, 9781032701165
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781032701196-4
Publication status	Published - 20 May 2024

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Creating climate-resilient, sustainable health systems: perspectives from health ministers. / Braithwaite, Jeffrey ; Zurynski, Yvonne ; Smith, Carolynn K-lynn.
Routledge Handbook of climate change and health system sustainability. ed. / Jeffrey Braithwaite; Yvonne Zurynski; Carolynn K-lynn Smith. Abingdon: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, 2024. p. 20-23.

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