Acknowledgment of Country
The NSW Ministry of Health acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of NSW and pays respect to Elders past, present and future. Aboriginal people have been remarkable stewards of this Land for more than 60,000 years and well understand the interconnections between human health and environmental health. The principles of stewardship and caring for Country will be critical in our transition to a high quality, environmentally sustainable and climate resilient health system.
Climate change and human health
We know that the health of our planet impacts human health. Find out how climate change can impact health and wellbeing at Climate change, the environment and health.
Learn about who is most at risk of climate change health impacts. Explore actions you can take to protect your health from the impacts of climate change.
Our response
Climate change is having escalating impacts on human health and health services. NSW Health recognises we cannot continue to deliver high quality healthcare without responding to climate risk now. NSW Health itself has a high carbon footprint and therefore has a responsibility to transition to a high quality, low carbon and climate resilient health service.
Our work today is showing that in many cases, we can improve patient care, whilst reducing waste and emissions. More broadly, many climate actions would have substantial public health benefits: cleaner air, healthier diets and greener and cooler cities.
Read our roadmap
NSW Government policies and directives
