ANA Release New Position on Climate Change
ANA Release New Position on Climate Change American Nurses Association
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American Nurses Association Releases Position Statement on Climate Change
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SILVER SPRING, MD –
The American Nurses Association (ANA), the premier organization representing the nation’s more than 5 million registered nurses, has released a new position statement entitled Nurses’ Role in Addressing Global Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health. This position statement provides guidance to nurses, nursing organizations, and the healthcare sector in mitigating their contributions to climate change as well as adaptation strategies to the health challenges from climate change. ANA’s position also includes nursing interventions, recommendations for innovations, and research, as well as other relevant resources.
Anthropogenic climate change is a result of large amounts of greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere due to human activities. These gases confine atmospheric heat and slowly warm the planet’s temperature. This warming can result in extreme weather events, excessive temperature variations, wildfires, increased vector-borne disease and many other negative human and planetary impacts. As the leading nursing organization, ANA is prepared to take a leadership position in addressing the impacts of climate change on human and population health and help prepare nurses to engage patients in conversations about climate change and its health impacts; impacts which disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Learn More
- Read ANA’s full position statement on climate change
About the American Nurses Association
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation’s more than 5 million registered nurses. ANA advances the profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. For more information, visit nursingworld.org
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