We are proud to share that the CARING NATURE project has been featured as a case study within the MSc in Translational Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, a recognition that highlights the growing importance of sustainable healthcare at the intersection of research, policy, and practice.

Addressing a critical global challenge

As healthcare systems worldwide face increasing pressure to both respond to and mitigate the effects of climate change, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. The healthcare sector is not only on the frontline of climate-related health impacts but also contributes significantly to environmental degradation through energy use, waste generation, and complex global supply chains.

In this context, the CARING NATURE project aims to support the transition towards more sustainable, resilient, and environmentally responsible healthcare infrastructures across Europe.

Contributing to education and capacity building

On March, 5th, 2026, our partner Chiara Cadeddu (Erasmus University Rotterdam) was invited to contribute to a dedicated module exploring the intersection between healthcare and climate change, a critical and timely topic at the heart of CARING NATURE’s mission.

This global module, part of Oxford Lifelong Learning’s postgraduate programme, provides students with a comprehensive understanding of:

  • the impact of climate change on global health, including issues of climate justice and inequalities between the Global North and South

  • the environmental footprint of healthcare systems and their role in climate change

Through a combination of academic research, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, students are encouraged to critically assess and design interventions that support sustainable healthcare delivery.

Bringing real-world sustainable challenges and innovation into the classroom

During her session, Chiara shared concrete insights from the CARING NATURE project, illustrating how innovative approaches can help design and implement more sustainable healthcare infrastructures across Europe.

The module also covers a wide range of key topics, including:

  • climate literacy and carbon footprint assessment

  • sustainability in healthcare quality improvement

  • energy use, waste management, and supply chains in health systems

  • the role of digital technologies in advancing sustainability

  • scaling and transferring innovations in healthcare

By integrating projects like CARING NATURE into the curriculum, the programme enables students to connect theory with practice and develop actionable solutions.

We warmly thank Dr. Amy Booth and Prof. Sara Shaw, module co-coordinators, for their kind invitation, as well as Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford, for this exceptional opportunity to contribute to advancing research, education, and innovation in sustainable healthcare systems.