Nursing and Environmental Health
Nursing and Environmental Health: Addressing Climate Change
This component of the Nursing and Environmental Health project includes a background paper, a video and an educational module.
Background paper: The Role of Nurses in Addressing Climate Change
This paper, available as a PDF, provides background information on climate change and describes its impact on health. It also identifies potential nursing actions to support adaptation to our changing climate and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Video: Nursing and Climate Change
This three-minute video describes why climate change is an important issue for nurses.
Educational module: The Role of Nurses in Addressing Climate Change
This educational module includes objectives, a reading list and a PowerPoint presentation on nurses’ role in addressing climate change. It could be used by educators in nursing programs or in continuing education sessions.
