CSH Partners with ISN to Advance Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care

The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) is excited to announce its partnership with the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) to launch the Advancing Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care (GREEN-K) Initiative.

As a global leader in nephrology, the ISN is committed to enhancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of kidney diseases. This collaboration marks a significant step in integrating sustainable practices into kidney care on a global level.

Key Objectives of the Partnership:

  • Encouraging Participation: Inspiring individuals to join the Kidney Care Sustainability Network (link is external).
  • Disseminating Knowledge: Sharing insights and resources widely from the KitNewCare (link is external) project.
  • Expanding Reach: Strengthening the activities and influence of the Kidney Care Sustainability Champions.
  • Fostering Collaboration: Engaging other medical specialties with CSH and ISN’s sustainability initiatives.
  • Developing Fellowship Programmes: Creating an international fellowship programme through the CSH-ISN collaboration.

By combining their efforts, CSH and ISN aim to collect and share key educational resources and case studies, promoting best practices in sustainable kidney care. This partnership is set to drive significant progress, making kidney care services worldwide more environmentally sustainable.

“We are excited to partner with ISN to share resources, experience, and expertise in sustainable healthcare. With 30,000 kidney health professionals worldwide, we aim to drive rapid and significant changes in kidney care delivery.

“This partnership offers a unique opportunity to transform kidney care for a more sustainable future. By disseminating research from projects like KitNewCare, we can influence practice in over 130 countries and set the precedent for all specialties.” – Lucy Brown, Clinical Delivery Lead at the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare

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