The LDE CfS Talks are organized every second Wednesday. In this edition, Kim Verhaegh (Lector Nursing Leadership at University of Applied Sciences Leiden & Alrijne Zorggroep) discusses nursing leadership and climate adaptation. Take a look at the recording at the bottom of this page.
Short summary
Climate change is impacting health systems worldwide. Nursing leadership plays a crucial role in developing resilient care models, protecting vulnerable populations, and integrating sustainable practices. This session explores how nurse leaders can anticipate, adapt, and take action to make healthcare future-proof.
Climate change is not just an environmental issue—it’s a health crisis. Nurses are uniquely positioned to lead the adaptation."
Key questions:
- How can nursing leadership contribute to climate adaptation in healthcare?
- What competencies are needed to make healthcare organizations resilient?
- How do we connect sustainability, patient safety, and strategic policy?
Takeaways:
- Insight into the impact of climate change on health and healthcare systems.
- Strategies for nursing leadership to promote adaptation and sustainability.
- Practical tools to integrate climate-conscious decisions into policy and practice.
- Inspiration to take an active role in global health challenges.
The LDE CfS Talks
Every two weeks, the LDE CfS hosts Talks, a series of online webinars where experts from academia, research institutes, businesses, and government come together to share knowledge and best practices for shaping a more sustainable and just society. The topics covered range from technical to social, including resource use & circularity, green energy, healthy environments, and social & economic transitions. The talks are organized on Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00, and are online (Microsoft Teams).