Climate, Energy and Health_PHASA

The Climate, Energy and Health (CEH) Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Public Health Association of SA (PHASA) is a national climate advocacy network

[Climate, Energy and Health_PHASA @ClimatePHASA]

Come visit us at our exhibition stand at #PHASA2025 @PublicHealthSA

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Day 1 of @PublicHealthSA 2025 conference was eventful for our SIG! We hosted an organised session on The role of Healthcare in a Climate Crisis:
Local case studies and a global issue.

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Join us (Climate Energy and Health special interest group) at @PublicHealthSA conference for our upcoming organised session on the role of healthcare in the climate crisis! Register now https://t.co/6MTYXNwyAe

[Climate, Energy and Health_PHASA @ClimatePHASA]

“We used to call them fence line communities but the correct term would be sacrifice zones” Sarah Dunlop from Minderoo Monaco Commission speaking about the health impacts of plastics.

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Eastern Cape MEC for Health, Hon N Capa emphasising the importance of environmental health practitioners in disaster risk management and climate change #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay

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Xhariep District @Green_Hospitals members at World Environmental Health day 2024 conference @groundWorkSA

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An article on a call from 40 public health scientists for an end to the humanitarian and environmental catastrophe in Gaza

https://t.co/kGwaJbgDbh

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Members of the Climate, Energy and Health Special Interest Group gathered today to discuss plans for 2024. Excited to continue this work!

[Dr Maria Neira @DrMariaNeira]

Alarming that Africa hosts major NO2, SO2 and air pollution hotspots, as revealed by @Greenpeaceafric’s new report https://t.co/XlJ6PYug2D. Dirty fossil fuels are harming the health of the people and driving the #ClimateCrisis. Africa needs urgent climate action.

[Climate, Energy and Health_PHASA @ClimatePHASA]

21 March today marks human rights day in South Africa.

We are offering an interactive workshop at the Human Rights Festival on reclaiming health activism in the age of the climate crisis.

Open to the public and other CSOs.

[Friends of the Earth Africa @FoEAfrica]

Join us on Friday to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay2024 with an interactive e-media parley with #AfricanJournalists.
Let us talk about the social environmental & human rights violations confronting women in Africa & the connection between #Patriarchy and #gender #injustice.

[HCWH - Global @HCWHGlobal]

Discover how top hospitals are tackling CO2 emissions & the health sector's climate impact in a recent @Newsweek article. Don't miss out on the insightful perspectives from @HCWithoutHarm's Keith Edgerton and @Green_Hospitals's Nick Thorp!

📰Check it out: https://t.co/kHudZsHUYE

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CEH SIG chair presenting on the Deadly Air case at climate change for health professionals workshop in Kenya co-hosted by @groundWorkSA and @akuihd
Air quality is a human right

[AKU Institute for Human Development @akuihd]

Engaging perspectives from the ongoing Climate & Health workshop hosted by @akuihd and @groundWorkSA. The workshop brings together various leaders in the health community for capacity building and coordination of sustainable and climate resilient healthcare initiatives.

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Resource use drives over 55% of global GHG emissions, highlighting a direct link with the triple planetary crisis.

It's time to rethink how resources are used and bend the trend for a healthier future.

More from @UNEPIRP’s 2024 Global Resources Outlook: https://t.co/ItBtcc2dMResource use drives over 55% of global GHG emissions, highlighting a direct link with the triple planetary crisis.

It's time to rethink how resources are used and bend the trend for a healthier future.

More from @UNEPIRP’s 2024 Global Resources Outlook: https://t.co/ItBtcc2dMResource use drives over 55% of global GHG emissions, highlighting a direct link with the triple planetary crisis.

It's time to rethink how resources are used and bend the trend for a healthier future.

More from @UNEPIRP’s 2024 Global Resources Outlook: https://t.co/ItBtcc2dMResource use drives over 55% of global GHG emissions, highlighting a direct link with the triple planetary crisis.

It's time to rethink how resources are used and bend the trend for a healthier future.

More from @UNEPIRP’s 2024 Global Resources Outlook: https://t.co/ItBtcc2dMResource use drives over 55% of global GHG emissions, highlighting a direct link with the triple planetary crisis.

It's time to rethink how resources are used and bend the trend for a healthier future.

More from @UNEPIRP’s 2024 Global Resources Outlook: https://t.co/ItBtcc2dMResource use drives over 55% of global GHG emissions, highlighting a direct link with the triple planetary crisis.

It's time to rethink how resources are used and bend the trend for a healthier future.

More from @UNEPIRP’s 2024 Global Resources Outlook: https://t.co/ItBtcc2dMb

[Climate, Energy and Health_PHASA @ClimatePHASA]

Health systems also need to break free from plastics

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14592 sites are open burning pits (UPOP hotspot) in Kenya for treatment of medical waste. There’s an urgent need to ensure optimal health care waste management. Justis Ogando speaking on greening supply chains.

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Titus from @Afidep sharing how they supported the development of the Kenya climate change and health strategy.

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Kicking off our climate change for health professionals workshop in Nairobi, Kenya today with the ministry of health giving an overview of climate and health in Kenya.

[Climate & Clean Air Coalition @CCACoalition]

Join us at the #UNEA6 official side event on action to deliver cleaner air and climate mitigation for the health of people and planet.

28 February | 18:30-19:45 Nairobi Time | Press room, @UNEP HQ, Nairobi

https://t.co/6fGNDctNZy