As trusted advocates for both people and the planet, nurses play a pivotal role in creating a net zero, climate-resilient health and social care system. This session explores the principles of planetary health and their relevance to nursing and midwifery, highlighting how everyday clinical practice can advance the goals of net zero ambitions. Through reflection, practical examples, and new sustainability resources, nurses will be empowered to lead system-wide change—driving sustainable transformation and ensuring the health of future generations.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the need to create a net zero, climate-resilient health and social care system, and the unique contribution of nurses.
Recognize the role of nurses in supporting the goal of net zero ambitions and consider the use of these goals through everyday clinical practice.
 Describe the concept of planetary health and its relevance to nursing and midwifery.
Identify how nurses can lead system wide change to drive sustainable transformation in health and care settings through the use of several newly available resources to support these efforts.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17198, for 1 contact hour.
