Nursing in a changing climate: A call to action

Abstract

<p>Webinar Details: Sigma’s Climate and Health Webinar Series with the ANHE (Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments)</p> <p>Episode Details: See <em>details</em> file attached to this record.</p> <p>Changing climate patterns are occurring globally at unprecedented rates with significant impacts to health, such as heat-related illnesses, water and food insecurity, vector-borne illnesses, and respiratory disease. Additionally, with increased intensity of extreme weather disasters, such as hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, and flooding, the impacts of climate change on public health are apparent. Those in the health sector are seeing the challenges facing populations as a result of current and projected climate threats, and health professionals around the world are calling for action to protect against climate risks. Action to reduce climate change can significantly improve health, with policies that move us towards global climate goals having demonstrable health benefits. On this webinar speakers will provide a brief overview of how climate change impacts human health globally, the strategies and solutions to address climate change, and how nurses and nursing organizations can lead in moving forward just and equitable climate solutions.</p> <p>All rights reserved. Contact Sigma Education staff at Education@sigmanursing.org.</p> <hr> <p style="color:#5e50a1;"><strong>Sigma Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Opportunity:</strong></p> <p>This webinar is eligible for CPD contact hours. CPD eligibility may end, but the attached file(s) and video embed in this item record are open, free, and permanently available to everyone.</p> <p>To receive your nursing continuing professional development (CPD) certificate for viewing this webinar, sign in to the Sigma eLearning platform using the links below. Once logged in, you will need to complete the course that has the same title as this item record. You will not need to watch the webinar again.</p> <ul> <li>Sigma members: <a href="https://freestonelogin.sigmanursing.org/?_ga=2.42374757.1554508662.1625600892-77843617.1625600891" target="_blank">Sign in here</a> to access your free CPD.</li> <li>If you are not a Sigma member, <a href="https://identity.sigmanursing.org/MarketplaceRegistration" target="_blank">create an account</a> to access your CPD, although a fee may be required. Interested in becoming a Sigma member? <a href="https://join.sigmanursing.org/" target="_blank">Learn more</a>.</li> </ul> <br> <p>If you need CPD-related assistance, email <a href="mailto:education@sigmanursing.org">education@sigmanursing.org</a>.</p> <p>Accreditation: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.</p>