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Nurses Leading the Way: The Path to COP30

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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 communityโ€™s urgent call for climate action to safeguard human health, and the context for this year’s COP in Belรฉm, 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!

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 nursesโ€™ 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:ย 

  • Sarah Johnson: RN Sustainability Program Manager, Providence
  • Imogen Stringer: Head of Sustainability Education and Implementation Manager, Great Ormond Street Hospital in Londonย 
  • 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.

Speakers include:ย 

  • UN Climate Action Network, International Committee
  • Hannah Noel: Director, Membership Engagement & Professional Education, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments ย 
  • Charlotte McArdle: Chief Nursing Officer of Northern Ireland
  • Doriam Camacho: Dean of Nursing Faculty, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia Campus Santa Marta