In 2024, the South Island Division conducted a member survey to gather insights on the significance of planetary health in their daily professional activities. The survey focused on:

• The impact of climate change on family physicians, as well as patient and public health
• Strategies to reduce the healthcare sector’s environmental footprint in clinic and hospital settings
• Approaches for educating patients about planetary health

The responses highlighted the vital need to collaborate with our local partners in establishing a Planetary Health Working Group.

Stay tuned as we collaborate with members and colleagues to advance this initiative!