Tomorrow’s green and equitable hospital

Climate change is directly impacting public health, increasing heat-related illnesses and worsening chronic conditions like asthma and cardiovascular disease. This drives up the demand for care, leading to higher resource use and emissions—healthcare currently accounts for 4.4% of global net emissions.

How can we break this cycle and build a healthcare system that protects both people and the planet? This panel will explore paths toward sustainable healthcare, highlighting data- and AI-driven solutions, practical initiatives, and innovative ways of working—all aimed at reducing environmental impact and strengthening system resilience.

Achieving equitable health care requires transformative collaboration across institutions, regions, and nations. This panel brings together voices from clinical practice, public institutions, research, and policy—from Sweden and beyond—to explore how we can dismantle structural barriers, promote inclusive systems, and ensure care is accessible, fair, and responsive to diverse needs. With insights from the Choosing Wisely movement, we will also examine how evidence-based, patient-centered decision-making can reduce unnecessary interventions and promote more just and effective care for all.