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Institution:
University of Bern
Place:
Bern
Canton:
BE – Bern
Type of Initiative:
postgrad education
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
English
Short description
The CAS One Health is aimed at professionals working in One Health-related fields, particularly in the areas of environmental, plant, animal and human health, agronomy, social sciences and humanities, economics and law.In the end the participants understand the fundamentals and governance of the One Health approach, have a good understanding of key One Health methods and topics, acquire system thinking skills, are able to evaluate and communicate the effectiveness and added value of the One Health approach are able to implement the One Health approach in their professional activities and collaborate across disciplines.
Institution:
University of Basel
Place:
Basel
Canton:
BS – Basel-Stadt
Type of Initiative:
postgrad education
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
English
Short description
This course explores how One Health works in practice, bringing together different scientific perspectives. You will, for instance, study vaccination coverage data and discuss food safety enhancement. You learn how to compute the added value resulting from the One Health approach using case studies.Website:
University of BaselContact person:
Prof. Dr. Jakob ZinsstagEmail:
jakob.zinsstag(at)swisstph.ch
Institution:
FHNW
Place:
Muttenz
Canton:
BL – Basel-Landschaft
Type of Initiative:
postgrad education
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
Climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution – human health is closely intertwined with the state of the environment in many ways. The CAS programme explains these complex interactions and provides concrete approaches for action in areas such as mobility, energy, nutrition, urban planning, work and consumption, which serve both human health and the environment. The ecological footprint is particularly significant in the healthcare sector. The CAS programme highlights important hotspots and devises solutions for greater ecological sustainability.
Institution:
BFH
Place:
Bern
Canton:
BE – Bern
Type of Initiative:
postgrad education
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
A sustainable food system should give the entire world population access to safe and adequate nutrition with fairly produced food that is manufactured within planetary boundaries. This requires nutrition experts who can help shape the transformation of the food system. The CAS Sustainable Nutrition programme examines global and national challenges and strengthens your ability to cooperate with other actors in the food system. To this end, exemplary challenges are explored in depth and solutions are discussed that you can apply to your existing professional field or transfer to new professional fields.
Institution:
University of Bern
Place:
Bern
Canton:
BE – Bern
Type of Initiative:
research
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
English
Short description
The Climate Epidemiology and Public Health research team aims to combine knowledge and methods in environmental epidemiology, public health, and climate sciences to develop innovative research that will help advance evidence on the impacts of climate change on human health. Our research focuses on high-priority topics today in climate epidemiology, namely, health impact attribution studies, projections of health impacts under climate change scenarios and assessment of health impacts of climate-related hazards and compound weather events (i.e., ACTUAL project).Website:
University of BernContact person:
Vicedo Cabrera Ana Maria, Prof., PhDEmail:
anamaria.vicedo(at)unibe.ch
Institution:
University of Bern
Place:
Bern
Canton:
BE – Bern
Type of Initiative:
research
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
English
Short description
The group “Environmental & Spatial Epidemiology” focuses on the spatial and temporal patterns of disease occurrence, particularly of cancer, and investigates links with environmental exposures. For this purpose, we seek to maximise the use of existing routine datasets including cancer registries and administrative datasets.
Institution:
La Source - Institut et Haute Ecole de la Santé
Place:
Lausanne
Canton:
VD – Waadt
Type of Initiative:
postgrad education
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
French
Short description
This CAS focuses on integrating environmental considerations into healthcare by promoting sustainable practices and reducing the ecological impact of care activities. It equips health professionals with the knowledge and critical perspective needed to address environmental and sustainability challenges in healthcare and community settings.Contact person:
Dr. Séverine VuilleumierEmail:
s.vuilleumier(at)ecolelasource.ch
Institution:
UNIL-EPFL Lausanne
Place:
Lausanne
Canton:
VD – Waadt
Type of Initiative:
postgrad education
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
French
Short description
This course aims to integrate ethics into decision-making. It is targeted at professionals called upon to play a key role in their organisation's decision-making, particularly in the areas of health, social issues and the environment.Website:
UNIL-EPFL LausanneContact person:
Nadja Eggert (MER, FTSR, UNIL)Email:
nadja.eggert(at)unil.ch
Institution:
University of Geneva
Place:
Geneva
Canton:
GE – Genf
Type of Initiative:
postgrad education
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
English
Short description
This course aims to understand how essential it is to integrate a planetary health lens and strategy into humanitarian action. Its programme reviews how human-caused changes disrupt natural ecosystems, causing climate change, air and water pollution, biodiversity loss, disruption to our food production system, and changing patterns of diseases. It emphasises the importance of humanitarian organisations reaching out to help people at risk and working to reduce the environmental impact of their aid efforts.
Institution:
ZHAW, HSF, ZHdK
Place:
Winterthur
Canton:
ZH – Zürich
Type of Initiative:
research
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
The project aims to establish cross-border, collaborative teaching on planetary health to strengthen regional health promotion and sustainable development in the four-country region. It focuses on developing and implementing a cross-border teaching concept that unites health and design students and teachers in mini-projects with practice partners (school, settlement, hospital, healthy cities, etc.), feeding the results back into the region.
Institution:
University of St. Gallen
Place:
St. Gallen
Canton:
SG – St. Gallen
Type of Initiative:
research, pregrad education
Discipline:
human medicine
Language:
English
Short description
The assistant professor of planetary health teaches the medical students on planetary health and conducts research in the following areas:Planetary health, Precision interventions, Stress and stress-related disorders
Website:
University of St. GallenContact person:
Prof. Ph.D. Susanne FischerEmail:
susanne.fischer(at)unisg.ch
Institution:
ETHICH
Place:
Bern
Canton:
National (CH)
Type of Initiative:
organisations
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German, French, English
Short description
The Swiss Consortium for Sustainable Health and Ecological Change in the Health System (ETHICH) is an association that accepts Swiss national organisations as members who wish to coordinate their actions for a fair and ecologically sustainable health system that respects planetary boundaries. The vision shared by these organisations is that set out in the position paper ‘For a sustainable Swiss healthcare system within planetary boundaries’ (Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences, 2022).
Institution:
Ärztinnen und Ärzte für Umweltschutz<br />
Médecins en faveur de l’Environnement
Place:
Basel
Canton:
National (CH)
Type of Initiative:
organisations
Discipline:
human medicine
Language:
German, French, Italian
Short description
The Association of Doctors for Environmental Protection (AefU) was founded out of concern for an increasingly unhealthy environment that threatens our health and jeopardises the lives of future generations. The members of the AefU are predominantly doctors, dentists and veterinarians. Students of these professions also belong to the association. Members of other professions support the association's goals as patron members.The association was founded in 1987 and is organised into AefU sections and AefU regional groups. National issues are dealt with by the AefU Central Board and working groups. The association is a collective member of the International Society of Doctors for the Environment (ISDE).
Contact person:
Email:
info(at)aefu.ch
Institution:
Health for Future Switzerland
Place:
Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Genève
Canton:
National (CH)
Type of Initiative:
organisations
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
all
Short description
Health for future is a global movement of healthcare professionals committed to protecting the climate and the environment. Founded in Germany, it brings together over 3,000 students, nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, carers and anyone else interested in health and environmental issues, regardless of their training, in more than 70 active local groups. The Swiss association was created in April 2022 and comprises 6 active groups in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne and Zurich.
Institution:
Engagés pour la Santé
Place:
Lausanne
Canton:
VD – Waadt
Type of Initiative:
organisations
Discipline:
human medicine
Language:
French
Short description
Engagés pour la santé is a non-partisan association committed to proposals for reforming the healthcare system. As advocates for healthcare, we recognise the importance of health and are concerned about the fragility of the healthcare system. Healthcare is not a consumer good and must remain universally accessible and equitable.
Institution:
FMH – Swiss Medical Association
Place:
Bern
Canton:
BE – Bern
Type of Initiative:
organisations
Discipline:
human medicine
Language:
all
Short description
The Swiss medical profession recognises climate change as a substantial threat to regional and global health. Climate change is the greatest health threat of our century. Both the Federal Council's new health policy strategy for 2020–2030 and the COVID-19 pandemic underscore the importance of a holistic view of human health, which is intricately linked to our environment.The strategy was developed by a working group composed of members of the umbrella organisations VEDAG, SMSR, OMCT, FMCH, KHM, VSAO, swimsa and SIWF, and was approved by a large majority of the Medical Association.
Website:
FMH – Swiss Medical AssociationContact person:
Robin RieserEmail:
public.health(at)fmh.ch
Institution:
University of Zurich
Place:
Zürich
Canton:
ZH – Zürich
Type of Initiative:
research
Discipline:
human medicine
Language:
English
Short description
This research team explores the intersection of mobility—both short and long-term—and health, using innovative, data-driven approaches and digital tools such as satellite data, smartphone apps, and health systems databases. Key projects include studying how climate change impacts migration, social transformation, and health in Mozambique, as well as the TOURIST studies, one of the first studies using a smartphone app to track travelers' health risks and behaviors.Website:
University of ZurichContact person:
Andrea Farnham and Jan FehrEmail:
andrea.farnham(at)uzh.ch
Institution:
University of Geneva
Place:
Geneva
Canton:
GE – Genf
Type of Initiative:
projects
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
French
Short description
The campaign ‘12 months, 12 actions for health and the environment’ has set itself the task of promoting one action per month in 2024 that is beneficial to both individual health and the environment, in the form of infographics and posters published in the Swiss Medical Journal. The aim is to raise awareness and promote these co-benefits among doctors and patients.Website:
University of GenevaContact person:
Prof. Johanna Sommer, Dr. Martine Bideau, Dr. Jean-Yves CorajodEmail:
johanna.sommer(at)unige.ch
Institution:
ETHZ, USI, BFH, UniBe, UniGE, HESAV, UZH, UniBas, UniL
Place:
Zürich, Bern, Basel, Lugano, Fribourg, Genève, Lausanne
Canton:
National (CH)
Type of Initiative:
pregrad education
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
English
Short description
The Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC) is a yearly, student-led evaluation of the integration of Planetary Health and Sustainable Healthcare in the curricula of health study programmes.Contact person:
Email:
info(at)healthforfuture.ch
Institution:
Doctors 4 XR
Place:
Lausanne
Canton:
VD – Waadt
Type of Initiative:
projects
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
French
Short description
Climate change is a major public health issue, both in Switzerland and around the world. Doctors ForXR is a group of healthcare professionals based in the Romandie who have decided to
support and undertake civil disobedience actions
with Extinction Rebellion.
Institution:
Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Health Department
Place:
Winterthur
Canton:
ZH – Zürich
Type of Initiative:
pregrad education
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
Across different health studies, the ZHAW is currently working on integrating Planetary Health into Bachelor & Master programmes. You can find the contact information of the coordinators here:Andrea Bärlocher
Interprofessional Education
andrea.baerlocher(at)zhaw.ch
Moira Trüb
Bachelor: nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, health promotion and prevention, midwifery
moira.trueb2(at)zhaw.ch
Michael Galatsch
Master: midwifery, nursing
michael.galatsch(at)zhaw.ch
Isabel Naya Widmer
Bachelor: midwifery
isabelnaya.widmer(at)zhaw.ch
Cécile Küng
Bachelor: occupational therapy
caecilia.kueng(at)zhaw.ch
Rahel Fröbel
Bachelor: nursing
rahel.froebel(at)zhaw.ch
Judith Tobler
Bachelor: physiotherapy
judith.tobler-harzenmoser(at)zhaw.ch
Anne-Kathrin Rausch
Master: physiotherapy
anne-kathrin.rausch(at)zhaw.ch
Institution:
Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)
Place:
Bern
Canton:
BE – Bern
Type of Initiative:
pregrad education
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
Across different health studies, the BFH is currently working on integrating Planetary Health into Bachelor & Master Programmes. You can find the contact information of the coordinators here:Sonja Schönberg
Bachelor: nutrition, midwifery, nursing, physiotherapy
sonja.schoenberg(at)bfh.ch
Tannys Helfer
Bachelor: nutrition, midwifery, nursing, physiotherapy
tannys.helfer(at)bfh.ch
Katharina Turnheer
Interprofessional Education
katharina.thurnheer(at)bfh.ch
Institution:
PAN DACH
Place:
Bern
Canton:
National (CH)
Type of Initiative:
organisations
Discipline:
human medicine
Language:
German
Short description
The Physicians Association for Nutrition is a non-profit health organisation. As doctors and healthcare professionals, we place nutrition at the centre of healthcare and advocate for access to healthy food for all.
Institution:
ESCAPE Yverdon
Place:
Yverdon
Canton:
VD – Waadt
Type of Initiative:
organisations
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
French
Short description
Case2santé is a free health centre. This health centre focuses on community medicine, which relieves pressure on the current healthcare system by providing preventive advice and holistic care that addresses physical and mental health issues as a whole.
Institution:
KLUG
Place:
Germany
Canton:
International
Type of Initiative:
organisations
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
The German Alliance on Climate Change and Health (KLUG) is a rapidly growing network of experts, scientific institutions and numerous other stakeholders in the health sector. KLUG draws attention to the far-reaching consequences of the climate and environmental crisis for health and empowers people in the health professions in particular to actively shape the necessary transformation towards a climate-friendly society.
Institution:
The Shift Project
Place:
France
Canton:
International
Type of Initiative:
organisations, green hospital
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
French
Short description
The Shift Project is a French think tank advocating the shift to a post-carbon economy. As a non-profit organisation committed to serving the general interest through scientific objectivity, we are dedicated to informing and influencing the debate on energy transition in Europe. The provision and delivery of healthcare will be disrupted by a double carbon constraint: the health sector must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and seek alternatives to diminishing fossil energy resources. Additionally, it must simultaneously manage the health impacts of ecosystem degradation and climate crises on populations.
Institution:
SwissTPH
Place:
Basel
Canton:
BL – Basel-Landschaft
Type of Initiative:
research
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
English
Short description
Researchers in the Environmental Exposures and Health unit develop and integrate novel tools and methods to investigate the health effects of a wide range of environmental exposures. These include transportation noise, ionising and non-ionising radiation, ambient and indoor air pollution, environmental tobacco exposure, pesticides and climate change, including heatwaves.
Institution:
University of Zurich
Place:
Zürich
Canton:
ZH – Zürich
Type of Initiative:
research
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
English
Short description
Founded jointly by the Vetsuisse Faculty, the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Science, the One Health Institute (OHI) has been established as a new institute at the University of Zurich in May 2023. We understand One Health as a transdisciplinary, holistic view on human and animal health in the context of entire ecosystems encompassing a broad range of disciplines. It is the vision of the OHI to be the incubator and active driver for a new open science culture at UZH and to become a place where scientists across disciplines create new conceptual, theoretical, methodological, and translational innovations in a systems-oriented approach while interacting with other stakeholders (politics, citizens, media, etc.).
Institution:
Executive Council (dt. Regierungsrat), Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Place:
Herisau
Canton:
AR – Appenzell A. Rh.
Type of Initiative:
projects
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
In its 2020–2023 government programme, the cantonal council decided to develop a “One Health” concept. Its aim was to take a more comprehensive and broader approach to health promotion. At the beginning of 2023, it approved the finalised concept (and commissioned its implementation. With the “One Health” approach, the cantonal administration of Appenzell Ausserrhoden aims to work even more closely together. The aim is to improve the health of people, animals and the environment.Contact person:
Email:
kantonskanzlei(at)ar.ch
Institution:
Psychologists for Future Switzerland
Place:
Bern
Canton:
National (CH)
Type of Initiative:
organisations
Discipline:
psychology
Language:
German
Short description
We are psychologists and psychotherapists working in Switzerland who contribute our psychological and therapeutic expertise to addressing the climate and biodiversity crisis – for a future worth living for everyone.We are part of the international network ‘Psychologists for Future’, which includes around 50 regional groups with more than 1,500 committed members, mainly in Germany, but also in Austria, Ireland, Sweden, Italy and Brazil.
Website:
Psychologists for Future SwitzerlandContact person:
Email:
schweiz(at)psychologistsforfuture.org
Institution:
Environmental Physiotherapy Association
Place:
Lausanne, Bern, Winterthur
Canton:
National (CH)
Type of Initiative:
organisations
Discipline:
physiotherapy
Language:
all
Short description
This initiative aims to align physiotherapy education in (French-speaking) Switzerland with contemporary ecological concerns.Contact person:
Email:
info(at)environmentalphysio.com
Institution:
BFH
Place:
Bern
Canton:
BE – Bern
Type of Initiative:
pregrad education, postgrad education
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
2Slides4Future supports the integration and visibility of education for sustainable development in existing education and training programmes. The project also encourages and promotes lifelong learning among teachers.
Institution:
vsao/asmac
Place:
Bern
Canton:
National (CH)
Type of Initiative:
organisations
Discipline:
human medicine
Language:
all
Short description
The vsao/asmac Planetary Health Working Group meets regularly. It develops and discusses measures that the medical profession and the vsao can take to combat climate change and has compiled various materials on its website.
Institution:
SwissTPH
Place:
Basel
Canton:
BL – Basel-Land
Type of Initiative:
research
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
all
Short description
Research on:- Climate change and health: Assessment of health effects of environmental changes and the impact of policies to mitigate and adapt to these changes.
- Estimation of environmental exposures of populations to heat, noise and ambient air pollution, and to assess related health effects.
- Evaluation of public health programs to prevent heat-related mortality.
Institution:
Praxis für Hausarzt- und Komplementärmedizin Langnau i.E.
Place:
Langnau
Canton:
BE – Bern
Type of Initiative:
projects
Discipline:
human medicine
Language:
German
Short description
The Langnau Climate Consultation is an innovative, medically supervised discussion service that happens once per month in Langnau and demonstrates how healthy living and climate protection go hand in hand.Contact person:
Hansueli AlbonicoEmail:
hu.albonico(at)hotmail.com
Institution:
KliMeG
Place:
Germany
Canton:
International
Type of Initiative:
organisations, green hospital
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
The Competence Centre for Climate-Resilient Medicine and Healthcare Facilities (KliMeG) supports healthcare facilities with advice and exchange on their path to climate neutrality and climate resilience. Through workshops, consulting services and online materials, our team works with the facilities to develop tailor-made solutions
Institution:
ergoTERREapie
Place:
La Chaux de Fonds
Canton:
NE – Neuenburg
Type of Initiative:
projects
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
French
Short description
An immersion training in nature for professionals in healthcare, social services and education that allows them to reconnect with their deepest desires for their professions, in order to engage in projects or meet needs that are meaningful to them, often related to health, social and environmental sustainability, and that can prevent burnout and even exhaustion among those involved.
Institution:
Réseau Romand des Soins Durable (RRSD)
Place:
Neuchatel, Geneva, Lausanne, Sion, Delémont
Canton:
GE – Genf
Type of Initiative:
organisations, green hospital
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
French
Short description
The main mission of the Réseau Romand des Soins Durables (RRSD) is to contribute to changing the culture and practices of the healthcare profession towards eco-responsible care.
Institution:
Community Health Association - Geneva
Place:
Geneva
Canton:
GE – Genf
Type of Initiative:
projects
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
French
Short description
This platform is the result of research conducted by Dr Bertrand Graz, a physician, and Dr Jacques Falquet, a biochemist. These two researchers set out to present natural remedies whose effectiveness has been scientifically proven. Their research was published in a book by Favre: ‘Les 33 plantes validées scientifiquement’ (33 scientifically proven plants). The information presented was subsequently supplemented as new studies provided useful information. The treatments selected are readily available and correspond to common pathologies. Updates are currently provided by the Association Santé Communautaire – Genève, thanks to information supplied by a large network of universities and research institutes.
Institution:
Schweizer Paraplegiker Zentrum Nottwil
Place:
Nottwil
Canton:
LU – Luzern
Type of Initiative:
projects, green hospital
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
As part of our sustainability management, the most significant impacts of the company's activities on the economy, environment and society were identified and seven focus areas were defined in a comprehensive sustainability concept, which will be addressed by the Group companies and their employees in the long term.
Institution:
University of Basel
Place:
Basel
Canton:
BS – Basel-Stadt
Type of Initiative:
pregrad education, green hospital
Discipline:
human medicine
Language:
German
Short description
The elective project ‘Green Hospital: Sustainability in Healthcare’ aims to give students in the Master's programme in Human Medicine a week-long insight into various environmental aspects of everyday clinical hospital life. The focus is on particularly critical areas that are essential in everyday clinical practice but are not usually considered by doctors (e.g. waste disposal, energy, instrument reprocessing, laundry, etc.).
Institution:
University of Basel
Place:
Basel
Canton:
BS – Basel-Stadt
Type of Initiative:
pregrad education
Discipline:
human medicine
Language:
German
Short description
The elective course includes a mix of theoretical and practical information on concepts related to planetary health and transformative action. A central component is the FMH strategy on the options for action available to the medical profession and the FMH's current activities in this area. Building on this, over the course of the week, with input from the University of Basel's Sustainability Office, small groups will develop project ideasthat can advance the implementation of the FMH strategy. There is an optional opportunity to receive funding to implement the project idea after the project week.
Website:
University of BaselContact person:
Prof. Martin RöösliEmail:
martin.roosli(at)swisstph.ch
Institution:
HUG
Place:
Geneva
Canton:
GE – Genf
Type of Initiative:
projects, green hospital
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
French
Short description
In 2022, aware of the environmental impact of its healthcare activities, the HUG adopted a sustainability strategy for 2030. In order to achieve the objectives of the "climate and health" axis, a strategy for ecological transition in healthcare (ETC) has been developed. mplementing this ecological transition at the HUG involves five steps : taking stock of the current situation, creating a governance structure, establishing strategic priorities, organising collaborative workshops and drawing up an ETC strategy in order to create a community of practice.Website:
HUGContact person:
Isabelle Da Ernestho CrespinEmail:
Isabelle.daErnesthoCrespin(at)hug.ch
Institution:
Hospitales
Place:
Dornach
Canton:
SO – Solothurn
Type of Initiative:
projects, green hospital
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
Our interprofessional Hospital at Home concept supports hospitals and health centres in establishing an innovative and patient-centred form of care. Together, we want to shape the future of healthcare in Switzerland – sustainably, efficiently and humanely.If you would like to get involved or become part of our team, we look forward to hearing from you.
Institution:
Ernährungsforum Stadt Land
Place:
Adligenswil
Canton:
LU – Luzern
Type of Initiative:
projects
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
The ‘Ernährungsforum Stadt Land’ (Urban-Rural Nutrition Forum) sees itself as a platform for the designers and promoters of a sustainable food system in Central Switzerland and brings together specialists from various professions.Website:
Ernährungsforum Stadt LandContact person:
Sabine HeselhausEmail:
sabine.heselhaus(at)ernaehrungsforum.earth
Institution:
Klinik Barmelweid
Place:
Erlinsbach
Canton:
AG – Aargau
Type of Initiative:
projects
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
The Barmelweid Nature Park is a long-term project that was launched in 2012 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Barmelweid Rehabilitation Clinic. The park took on its current form with the expansion in 2019. It was then, at the latest, that it began to have a noticeable effect on patients, visitors and staff. The nature park combines the protection of high-quality cultural and natural areas in the Jura with the promotion of biodiversity, recreational use and clinic operations. Here, ecological diversity is protected and actively promoted. The positive effect of the natural environment on the healing process of patients and the quality of the workplace influences the decision-making behaviour of the operational management and staff.
Institution:
One Health Permaculture
Place:
Corsier
Canton:
GE – Genf
Type of Initiative:
projects
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
French
Short description
"Green Prescriptions" have become an evolving and participatory approach to public health, a kind of key questions/compass for shaping the social, preventive and ecological health of tomorrow. Each petal of permaculture represents one of the five known determinants of public health.
Institution:
ZHAW
Place:
Winterthur
Canton:
ZH – Zürich
Type of Initiative:
pregrad education
Discipline:
nurses
Language:
German
Short description
This 5 ECTS compulsory course on global health for nursing students covers four topics: health systems, planetary health, cultural competence and diversity from a public health perspective, and the application of this knowledge in national and international work environments.
Institution:
BLab Switzerland
Place:
Schlieren
Canton:
ZH – Zürich
Type of Initiative:
organisations, green hospital
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
English
Short description
The Healthcare Collective is an association of committed players in the Swiss healthcare sector – from clinics and logistics partners to medtech, pharmaceutical and sustainability organisations.
Institution:
ZHAW, ZHdK, Hochschule Furtwangen
Place:
Winterthur
Canton:
ZH – Zürich
Type of Initiative:
pregrad education
Discipline:
interdisciplinary
Language:
German
Short description
This initiative aims at developing a cross-border teaching concept that strengthens health promotion and sustainable development in the four-country region.Partners:
• Digital Health Design Living Lab
• Amt für Gesundheit Thurgau Leitung Gesundheitsförderung& Sucht
• KLUG e.V
• & other partners
Website:
ZHAW, ZHdK, Hochschule FurtwangenContact person:
Prof. Dr. Andrea GlässelEmail:
andrea.glaessel(at)zhaw.chDo you know of an initiative that is not yet listed? We would be happy to include it.
Advocacy
Advocacy
The PHUSE partners strongly recommend Swiss higher education institutions with health-related study programmes to establish long-term structures to sustain a Planetary Health culture. Establishing permanent paid positions within health faculties and departments serves as a fundamental step to anchor Planetary Health as a core element within the culture of health faculty or department. Our official recommendations for permanent human resources can be found in the document below:
PHUSE Recommendations for Permanent Human Resources
Overview of Paid Positions for Planetary Health in Swiss Higher Educational Institutions