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Nurses Leading the Way: The Path to COP30

 

Join the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE) and the Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs & Leaders (SONSIEL) for a series of exciting virtual events leading up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in November 2025! These engaging and interactive sessions, held from April to October 2025, will provide an overview of the COP process, how nurses have historically engaged, the broader health community’s urgent call for climate action to safeguard human health, and the context for this year’s COP in Belém, Brazil. The events will showcase inspiring sustainability and innovation initiatives led by nurses on the ground, around the world, and participation at COP. Join us as we explore how health professionals are driving change and why climate action is more crucial than ever!

July Webinar: From Clinic to COP: The Health Community’s Call to Action for COP30

Wednesday July 23 | 12PM ET

As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, join the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE) and the Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs & Leaders (SONSIEL) for an essential conversation on how the broader health community is mobilizing around climate action. This webinar will delve into the growing global movement of health professionals demanding urgent, science-based climate policies to protect human and planetary health. Learn how organizations and individuals across the health sector are shaping climate advocacy, what’s at stake at COP30, and how nurses can add their voices to a unified call for climate justice. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leaders in the field and get inspired to lead change from the bedside to the global stage.

  • Jess Beagley, Policy Lead, Global Climate & Health Alliance (confirmed)

VIEW ALL PREVIOUS WEBINARS HERE

APRIL WEBINAR: Green Growth through Green Innovation

Wednesday, April 23 | 12PM ET

As part of the series Nurses Leading the Way: The Path to COP30, this session will introduce nurses’ pivotal contributions to fostering sustainable healthcare practices. The webinar will feature a panel of nurses discussing local innovative solutions to combat global climate change, offering insights into how health professionals can lead in the transition to a greener, healthier future. Join us for an inspiring conversation about the intersection of healthcare, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

Speakers include: 

  • Sarah Johnson: RN Sustainability Program Manager, Providence
  • Imogen Stringer: Head of Sustainability Education and Implementation Manager, Great Ormond Street Hospital in London 
  • Cara Cook: Deputy Director, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments

MAY WEBINAR: COP 101: Understanding the Global Climate Talks and the Role of Nurses

Wednesday, May 21 | 12PM ET

The second webinar in the series, Nurses Leading the Way: The Path to COP30, offers an overview of the Conference of the Parties (COP) and its significance in global climate action. Attendees will learn about the structure, goals, and key outcomes of COP discussions, with a special focus on how nurses can influence and contribute to climate policy. The session will feature a panel of nurses who have attended COP conferences, sharing their firsthand experiences and insights on how health professionals on how nurses can be powerful advocates at the global climate table.

 

June WEBINAR: Climate Action at the Frontlines: Nurses Shaping Global Policy at COP and Beyond

Wednesday, June 25 | 12PM ET

Join us for an inspiring and action-oriented webinar spotlighting the essential role of nurses in driving climate solutions—from local communities to the global stage. Climate Action at the Frontlines: Nurses Shaping Global Policy at COP and Beyond will explore how climate action is directly relevant to nursing practice and professional organizations. Through stories of frontline leadership and advocacy, you’ll hear how nurses are making an impact locally and influencing policy globally. We’ll also be sharing a sneak peek of our upcoming social media and digital action campaign—coming this fall—to help amplify nursing voices in climate advocacy and drive collective impact. We’d love your input to help shape it, so don’t miss this chance to connect, share your ideas, and be part of the movement.

Speakers include: 

  • Erica Burton: Senior Policy Advisor, International Council of Nurses
  • Amy Staley: United Nations Youth Representative, Sigma