10th November 2021

NHS SCOTLAND SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome by Pennie Taylor (Chair)

6:45
Welcome by Caroline Lamb

01:29
Opening remarks - Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Scottish Government

09:33
Gregor Smith: A greener society and a more sustainable healthcare system – building on the momentum for change

18:12
Mike Thompson: COP26: Uniting the world to tackle climate change and the race to zero.

32:32
Francesca: Natural Connections - the role of nature in helping to address the health of the planet and people.

30:57
Discussion, key messages, and introduction to the morning Innovation cafés

07:17
Innovation café 01 - The role of the NHS as a land steward: principles and good practice

39:10
Innovation café 02 - Water stewardship in healthcare, making every drop count

39:22
Innovation café 03 - Sustainable design and construction: wellbeing, circularity and climate change.

40:23
Innovation café 04 - Climate change, biodiversity and health: a natural capital approach

40:51
Innovation café 05 - Opportunities for reducing inequality and improving health through climate mitigation

43:09
Innovation café 06 - The UK’s Third Climate Change Risk Assessment: What does it mean for the health service in Scotland?

38:20
Welcome back and introduction to the afternoon sessions

05:16
Innovation café 07 - Digital solutions for a Connected Health Nation

36:46
Innovation café 08 - Building with Nature: maximising the benefits of green infrastructure in healthcare settings

41:20
Innovation café 09 - Innovation in anaesthetics

41:05
Innovation café 10 - Unlocking the potential of Green Health Prescribing for COVID-19 recovery

36:10
Innovation café 11 - The role of anchor organisations and their contribution to sustainability

38:19
Innovation café 12 - Climate change and community resilience in the Outer Hebrides

40:56
Innovation highlights

02:46
2021: The decisive year

19:01
Supporting health systems to become resilient leaders in addressing the climate crisis.

20:51
Re-evaluating our place in the world: from surviving to thriving

16:07
Discussion, key messages, and closing remarks

25:38