Turning Climate and Health Evidence into Practical Action

We develop locally relevant approaches that help healthcare organizations understand climate and environmental risks, strengthen operational readiness and advance safer, more resilient and environmentally sustainable healthcare in Viet Nam.

OUR AREAS OF WORK

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Climate-Resilient Healthcare

Healthcare Sustainability & ESG

Education & Capability Building

Readiness, Implementation & Evaluation

We support healthcare organizations in identifying climate-related risks and strengthening their ability to maintain safe, reliable and accessible services.

Areas of focus include:

  • Climate and operational risk assessment

  • Continuity of essential health services and patient access

  • Emergency preparedness, response and recovery

  • Resilient infrastructure, utilities and supply chains

  • Workforce safety, capability and organizational preparedness

We promote practical approaches that reduce environmental impact, support responsible resource use and protect healthcare quality, safety and accessibility.

Areas of focus include:

  • Energy and resource efficiency

  • Water, sanitation and hygiene

  • Healthcare waste prevention and management

  • Sustainable procurement and supply chains

  • Emissions awareness, measurement and reduction where feasible

  • Environmentally responsible facilities and service delivery

We develop learning activities that enable healthcare leaders and professionals to understand climate and health challenges and translate knowledge into organizational action.

Activities may include:

  • Executive and leadership briefings

  • Professional workshops and short courses

  • Organizational learning programs

  • Practical guidance and learning resources

  • Multidisciplinary knowledge exchange

We support organizations in moving from awareness to structured improvement through evidence-informed assessment, planning, implementation and learning.

This may include:

  • Baseline and readiness assessment

  • Priority setting and improvement planning

  • Development of practical tools and indicators

  • Pilot implementation and technical support

  • Monitoring, evaluation and shared learning

Supporting Healthcare Organizations Through Four Connected Areas

Our work brings together health-system resilience, environmental sustainability, workforce capability and practical implementation.

OUR IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH

A Practical Pathway from Readiness to Improvement

01. Understand the Context

Identify relevant climate hazards, environmental pressures, health needs and organizational priorities.

02. Assess Readiness

Review current capabilities, vulnerabilities, operational systems and opportunities for improvement.

03. Set Priorities

Define realistic actions based on risk, impact, feasibility and available resources.

04. Build Capability and Implement

Equip teams with the knowledge, tools and support required to put agreed priorities into practice.

05. Measure, Learn and Improve

Track progress, review outcomes and use lessons to strengthen future implementation.

DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES

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Healthcare Climate Resilience Readiness

Sustainable and Low-Carbon Healthcare Operations

Leadership, Governance and Workforce Development

Applied Pilots, Measurement and Shared Learning

Approaches to help healthcare organizations assess climate risks, preparedness, service continuity and operational resilience.

Practical guidance covering energy, water, waste, procurement, emissions, infrastructure and service operations.

Learning and governance approaches that support informed decision-making, workforce participation and accountable organizational action.

Collaborative activities that test practical approaches, measure progress, document experience and support wider learning.

Building Practical Resources for Viet Nam

Our initial development priorities include:

Explore Evidence & Insights

Designed to Support Improvement

Our work is intended to support organizational learning, readiness and improvement. It does not replace legal, regulatory, engineering, environmental or clinical requirements, and it does not constitute accreditation or certification.

Activities are developed according to organizational needs, available evidence and the Vietnamese operating context.

We welcome collaboration with healthcare organizations, universities, professional bodies, public institutions, development partners and technical experts interested in advancing climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable healthcare.

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