The NHS has a commitment to reach net zero over the next 20-25 years. We need strong leadership, governance and resourcing at every level to protect children today and secure their future.
We outline the roles and responsibilities, barriers and what's next for the Government and UK Health Departments, NHS England and devolved NHS Bodies, NICE and Royal Colleges (including us!).
In 2020, following a member motion, RCPCH declared a climate emergency and launched our member-led working group (now a member reference group). We developed an action plan around advocacy, member support, research and international impact, launched a regular eBulletin with insights from members and built a toolkit around the intersection with health inequalities.
Today, tackling climate change and its health effects is embedded into our work.
