Resources: Health Professionals Network
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Join a growing community of clinical health professionals across the U.S. and Canada committed to reducing the environmental footprint of health care. The Climate‑Smart Collective brings together physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, EMTs, veterinarians, and more, to pursue climate resilience, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen leadership in sustainable care. Members gain access to targeted training, networking opportunities (including CleanMed events), advocacy support for roles like sustainability directors, and recognition through awards and fellowships—all working toward equity-focused, climate-smart health systems.
Becoming a member of the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE) network means joining a passionate global network of nurses dedicated to promoting environmental health, justice, and sustainability. As trusted healthcare professionals, nurses have a unique opportunity to advocate for clean air, safe water, sustainable food systems, and healthier communities—ensuring a healthier planet for all. ANHE membership is free and provides access to a wealth of resources, including educational materials, research opportunities, advocacy tools, and collaborative forums focused on policy, practice, and environmental justice. Whether you’re looking to integrate environmental health into your nursing practice, influence policy, or connect with like-minded professionals, ANHE equips you with the knowledge and support to make a meaningful impact. Join today and be part of a movement that recognizes the critical link between a healthy environment and human well-being!
Join a movement to protect patients and communities from the health impacts of climate change
Health care is at the frontline of climate change, bearing the costs of increased disease prevalence and more frequent extreme weather events. At the same time, the health sector is also a significant contributor to climate change, making up 8.5% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
If we take action now, we can help prevent the worst effects of climate change and simultaneously improve health outcomes. As the most trusted profession and making up 40% of the health care workforce, nurses have the potential to launch a movement of health professionals committed to climate solutions.
In Arizona, nurse leader Pat VanMaanen is turning up the heat on climate action—literally. Through advocacy, education, and coalition-building, she’s leading statewide efforts to protect communities from extreme heat and environmental harm. From hospital sustainability committees to state task forces, discover how nurses are shaping climate resilience where it’s needed most.
When pediatric nurse Charlotte Wallace challenged her hospital’s environmental impact, she sparked a movement. From creating Maryland’s first LEED-certified acute care building to slashing medical waste incineration, her leadership transformed policy, practice, and culture. See how one nurse’s vision reshaped an entire health system—and laid the groundwork for nurse-led climate action nationwide.
When Jo Bjorgaard, DNP, RN, noticed her health system had no way to track greenhouse gas emissions, she didn’t wait for someone else to act—she built the system herself. What started as a solo effort grew into a cross-disciplinary movement that cut emissions by 21% in just one year. Learn how Jo combined clinical insight, Lean Six Sigma strategy, and stakeholder savvy to embed sustainability into hospital operations—and how nurses everywhere can follow her lead.