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Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · 24d

We’re excited to welcome Emily Bancroft as the new #CEO of @noharm.org! 🌍💚

With 20+ years of experience in global health leadership, Emily’s vision to strengthen systems for both people & planet aligns perfectly with our mission.

#ClimateJustice #HealthEquity #SustainableHealthCare #ClimateAction

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Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Sep 9

🌱 Small hospitals, big impact. Bhagat Hospitals in #Delhi prove climate-smart steps — solar, LEDs, efficient heating — cut emissions & costs while protecting patients.

Watch #ClimatePrescriptions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfnM...

Rx | Climate Prescriptions 🌿Pathways for Climate Action by Indian Healthcare

YouTube video by PHFICHANNEL

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Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Sep 4

🌍💚 From the UK, @sussexcommunitynhs.bsky.social is proving how vision + consistent action can transform health care—and our planet.

✨ A true #ClimateLeadership inspiration!
#10Years10Leaders #HealthCareClimateChallenge

@europe.noharm.org @climate-health.bsky.social @noharm.org

Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Sep 3

#WelcomeWednesday takes us to #Chile!
We’re thrilled to welcome 2 new members to #GGHH community: a hospital & a health system.
They now join 2,000+ institutions proving health care can lead on climate & environment.

💬 Drop a comment to welcome them!
#HealthyHospitals #HospitalesSaludables

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Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Sep 2

🌍💚 10 years of climate leadership!

The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care has powered energy efficiency, trained health workers & sparked innovation nationwide. 🏆 Consistent Gold Award winner since 2016!

👉 Learn more: greenhospitals.org/news/HCCC-10...

@ccghc.bsky.social

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Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Aug 19

📢 Attention health care professionals, climate and health organizations, and government representatives!

🏥🌎 One week left for this virtual forum on the road to #COP30

Let’s strengthen the voice of the health sector in the global climate agenda!

Register now!
✍️ bit.ly/virtual-foru...

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Salud sin Daño @saludsindanio.org · Aug 14

📢 ¡Sumate a este nuevo seminario web que organizamos en el marco de CARE!

Un espacio para conocer iniciativas inspiradoras de reducción de #plásticos de un solo uso implementadas por miembros de la Red en América Latina 🏥🌎

👉 hospitalesporlasaludambiental.org/seminario-ex...

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HCWH Global @global.noharm.org · Aug 13

📢 Earlier today, the INC Chair of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations released a new draft text proposal. Here is our reaction statement to the recent release. 📢

#BeatPlasticPollutionForHealth #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #PlasticsTreaty

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HCWH Global @global.noharm.org · Aug 13

As #INC5.2 talks continue, a major threat looms: a blanket exemption for healthcare in the Global #PlasticsTreaty.

This push comes from fossil fuel & plastics lobbies. Plastic pollution IS a public health emergency, & healthcare must be part of the solution.

Read: lnkd.in/gcpJRzmz

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Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Aug 4

🌍 We kick off an important week of campaigning, mobilizing, & engaging at #INC5.2, we’re launching a new resource for advocates & allies: @noharm.org Advocacy Position Statement on the Global Plastics Treaty.

📄 Read the full briefer: bit.ly/HCWH-GlobalPlasticsTreaty

Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Jul 22

📢 Phasing out plastic use is necessary, urgent, and possible!
Learn about "Less Plastic, More Health," a new initiative for GGHH members in Latin America 🌎

✅ To encourage the reduction, replacement, and/or elimination of plastics and promote more sustainable practices

➡️ bit.ly/3HZdcDV

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Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Jul 16

🌿 This #WelcomeWednesday we’re celebrating 5 new members from #Argentina joining the GGHH network: 1 health org, 1 health system & 3 hospitals! 💚

🌿 ¡Este #MiércolesDeBienvenida damos la bienvenida a 5 nuevos miembros de Argentina! 1 organización, 1 sistema y 3 hospitales.
#GGHH @saludsindanio.org

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Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Jul 14

📢 On the road to #COP30, we invite you to participate in this webinar!

✅ We'll share concrete experiences and learn how these actions can have a real impact.

🏥 Climate action starts in your health care facility!

👉Register: hospitalesporlasaludambiental.org/webinar-salu... (in Spanish)

Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Jul 3

Welcome to two new GGHH members from Australia—one hospital and one health system!

Bienvenidos a dos nuevos miembros de Australia: un hospital y un sistema de salud.
#GGHH

@climate-health.bsky.social

Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Jul 1

Proud to see one of our partners mentioned in #RacetoZero report!

Aravind Eye Care, serving 5M+ patients, is featured for tracking HVAC, lighting & water energy use.

Monitoring = smarter, lower-emission care.

HCWH Global @global.noharm.org · Jul 1

@noharm.org is in the 2024 #RacetoZero report!
All members set 2030 targets
📈 57% submitted transition plans
📝 60% reported progress
In Sept 2024, #HCWH, #ClimateChampions & @clintonglobal.bsky.social committed to:
✔️ Double health institutions
✔️ Build resilience for 100M patients
@greenhospitals.org

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HCWH Global @global.noharm.org · Jul 1

@noharm.org is in the 2024 #RacetoZero report!
All members set 2030 targets
📈 57% submitted transition plans
📝 60% reported progress
In Sept 2024, #HCWH, #ClimateChampions & @clintonglobal.bsky.social committed to:
✔️ Double health institutions
✔️ Build resilience for 100M patients
@greenhospitals.org

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Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Jun 30

Hospitals worldwide are taking climate action. Through GGHH, they access tools to cut emissions, boost sustainability, and protect health.

👉Join us: greenhospitals.org
👉Explore resources: gghhconnect.org

#GGHH #ClimateAction

Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Jun 26

This #WelcomeWednesday comes with a #Colombian touch 💚

Today we celebrate the arrival of four new members from #Colombia who are joining the movement for more sustainable health care. Welcome to this global network that grows through the actions of each member! 🌍✨

Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Jun 24

@greenhospitals.org shines a spotlight on #SouthAfrica’s Western Cape Department of Health — a climate action leader!

From energy savings to water recovery, their innovations cut emissions & boost resiliency.

#GGHH #Healthcare #Sustainability #RaceToZero

Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Jun 11

🌱A new week, a new #WelcomeWednesday! 
We warmly welcome three new members joining the network from #Mexico.

🌱 ¡Con cada nueva semana, llega un nuevo #MiércolesDeBienvenida! Saludamos cálidamente a tres nuevos miembros que se suman a la red Global desde #México.

Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Jun 10

In 2024 we confirmed: networking produces powerful change. Thanks to the commitment of our members & support of our regional teams & partners, 2024 was a year of great achievements for GGHH around the world. Explore 2024 network highlights report, & get inspired:
greenhospitals.org/sites/defaul...

Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · Jun 2

✨ Imagine hospitals caring for our health and the planet 🌍

It’s real: 2,000+ members in 80+ countries using clean energy, sustainable food, and reducing waste ♻️

💚 Join the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals network

🔗 hospitalesporlasaludambiental.org

Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · May 28

🌏 It’s #WelcomeWednesday! And we’re excited to celebrate three new members from #Australia that are stepping up for climate-smart, sustainable, and resilient health care.
#GGHH #HealthyHospitals

@climate-health.bsky.social @muche-macquarie.bsky.social

Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · May 21

🌱 This #WelcomeWednesday, we’re excited to welcome 2 new #GGHH members from Southeast Asia—1 from the #Philippines and 1 from #Singapore!

🌱 ¡Bienvenidos a dos nuevos miembros del Sudeste Asiático: uno de Filipinas y otro de Singapur!

#ClimateHealth #HealthCareSustainability #SoutheastAsia #Global

Global Green & Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) @greenhospitals.org · May 20

🎉The 2025 #HealthCareClimateChallenge Awards are here!

Celebrate 10 years of climate action and show how your institution works on mitigation, resilience, and leadership to protect the planet.

👉Submit by August 15: greenhospitals.org/news/2025-su...

The Health Care Climate Challenge launches call for awards submissions for its 2025 edition

The call for submissions for the 2025 Health Care Climate Challenge awards is now open.

greenhospitals.org