Green hospitals face to climate change: Between sobriety and resilience

Green hospitals face to climate change: Between sobriety and resilience

14 January 2024 | Alexandre Vallée
The article "Green Hospitals Face to Climate Change: Between Sobriety and Resilience" by Alexandre Vallée explores the profound impact of climate change on global health and the role of healthcare systems in contributing to carbon emissions. It introduces the concept of "Green Hospitals," which aims to optimize resource efficiency and minimize environmental impact through various sustainable practices such as renewable energy integration, natural lighting, sustainable materials, green roofs, and smart building management systems. The article highlights several challenges, including medical waste management, water conservation, chemical use, pollution, and plastic usage in healthcare settings. It also discusses the financial and operational barriers to implementing green hospital initiatives, such as system redundancy, regulatory compliance, and cultural resistance. The conclusion emphasizes the urgent need for healthcare systems to reform and adopt eco-friendly practices to reduce CO2 emissions and manage resources and waste more effectively, aligning with the evolving health needs of a growing and aging global population.The article "Green Hospitals Face to Climate Change: Between Sobriety and Resilience" by Alexandre Vallée explores the profound impact of climate change on global health and the role of healthcare systems in contributing to carbon emissions. It introduces the concept of "Green Hospitals," which aims to optimize resource efficiency and minimize environmental impact through various sustainable practices such as renewable energy integration, natural lighting, sustainable materials, green roofs, and smart building management systems. The article highlights several challenges, including medical waste management, water conservation, chemical use, pollution, and plastic usage in healthcare settings. It also discusses the financial and operational barriers to implementing green hospital initiatives, such as system redundancy, regulatory compliance, and cultural resistance. The conclusion emphasizes the urgent need for healthcare systems to reform and adopt eco-friendly practices to reduce CO2 emissions and manage resources and waste more effectively, aligning with the evolving health needs of a growing and aging global population.
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