Latest Climate Change news and statements

Royal College open letter to MPs – our vision for health  

26 Jun 2024

As a College, we have set out key priorities for the next government which will be crucial to relieving pressure on the NHS and improving the health of our people and communities.  ...

Glasgow medical Royal College earns Green Tourism award 

03 May 2024

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has received a Green Tourism award – a key milestone in its efforts to reduce its climate footprint.  The College, which has more than...

A sustainable future: our story so far

26 Apr 2024

In the latest issue of College Voice, we spoke to members of our College Sustainability Steering Group to find out how we’re working towards commitments to reduce our carbon footprint. ...

Green Surgery report sets the groundwork for reducing the carbon footprint of surgical care

14 Nov 2023

The College has endorsed a new report setting the groundwork for reducing the carbon footprint of surgical care. ...

Building sustainability into every day

30 Oct 2023

In the last edition of our College membership magazine VOICE, we explored the relationship between environmental sustainability and healthcare. In the latest edition of VOICE, Dr Eleanor Murray, co...