Northern Health is launching a new Climate Change and Sustainability Roadmap, a five-year strategy designed to amplify existing efforts to build a healthier, more resilient North.
This includes 18 key actions for the health authority across four focus areas:
- Strengthening governance,
- Reducing emissions
- Enhancing climate preparedness
- Empowering community needs-driven solutions
According to Northern Health, the Roadmap envisions a climate-resilient future where health services are delivered in harmony with the land and in partnership with other organizations.
They say the roadmap responds to the urgent realities of climate change, while promoting health equity and community resilience.
Northern Health added they are committed to continuing to reduce its operational footprint, focusing on sustainable food services, procurement, waste management, water use, and transportation.
This roadmap will also support communities in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from climate-related emergencies such as drought or wildfires.
The full roadmap can be found here.
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