‘Trust me I’m a dolphin’ Climate literacy and the voice of healthcare: 21 October 2026
Explore why healthcare matters far beyond its own carbon footprint.
Healthcare professionals are trusted voices in society but using that influence effectively requires an understanding of the environmental changes increasingly affecting health. This presentation connects climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution with human health, healthcare delivery and the wider systems on which we depend. From oceans and shipping to plastics, medicines and waste, it explores why healthcare matters far beyond its own carbon footprint—and how informed healthcare professionals can use everyday decisions, education and conversations to inspire positive change.