The Policy and Advocacy Strategic Pillar seeks to empower nursing and midwifery professionals to
lead and advocate for policies that advance climate adaptation, resilience, and social justice. We aim
to influence policy across global, federal, state, and local levels to ensure healthcare systems address
environmental sustainability, health equity, and the urgent need to promote intergenerational
justice in the face of climate change impacts.
Nurses and Midwives for Planetary Health: A Call to Action
Our Declaration
As nurses and midwives, we recognise the deep connections between human health and the health of our planet. We declare that the climate crisis is a health crisis and social justice issue, and that it is our professional and moral duty to take action.
- The hidden costs of climate inaction for Queensland voters. Croakey Health Media https://www.croakey.org/the-hidden-costs-of-climate-inaction-for-queensland-voters/ Ward, A., holmes, M., Tulleners, T. & Levett-Jones, T. (2024).
- Our healthcare system is at a climate crossroads. What will it look like in 2050? Croakey Health Media https://www.croakey.org/our-healthcare-system-is-at-a-climate-crossroads-what-will-it-look-like-in-2050/ Ward, A. Holmes, M. & Levett-Jones, T. (2024).
Advocacy Initiatives
- The hidden costs of climate inaction for Queensland voters. Croakey Health Media https://www.croakey.org/the-hidden-costs-of-climate-inaction-for-queensland-voters/ Ward, A., holmes, M., Tulleners, T. & Levett-Jones, T. (2024).
- Our healthcare system is at a climate crossroads. What will it look like in 2050? Croakey Health Media https://www.croakey.org/our-healthcare-system-is-at-a -climate-crossroads-what-will-it-look-like-in-2050/ Ward, A. Holmes, M. & Levett-Jones, T. (2024).