The 2020 Report of The Lancet Countdown on health and climate change presents the latest data on 41 indicators across five domains: climate change impacts, exposures and vulnerabilities; adaptation planning and resilience for health; mitigation actions and health co-benefits; economics and finance; and public and political engagement. On December 11, 2020 we invite those working in health (health policy, clinical practice, academia,…
After a successful Zoom Meeting AGM held at the beginning of the month, we are delighted with the response and the commitment of old and new members for the upcoming Committee and Working Groups. As an organisation (which is still finding its feet amongst the busy lives of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals), we encourage anyone to join us….
A few of Irish Doctors for Environment members last Saturday tried and tested out the new cycleway out to Dun Laoighre with local guide and cycle advocate Sean Barry. IDE have been participating with linking many of the NGOs on improving the safety of cycling in Dublin and across towns and cities of Ireland, and we would like to thank these organisations…
The Irish Public have been outstanding during this challenging time, and as healthcare professionals, we would like to thank everyone for the kindness, goodwill and community spirit displayed. We have seen how valuable and important human lungs are, which in turn rely on nature’s lungs – clean air, fresh water and biodiversity. IDE are asking you perhaps to consider pledge a…
IDE are on hold at present as we wish to maintain and uphold our standards as medical professionals. As of March 15 2020 we advise following the HSE guidelines around COVID-19https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html As medical professionals working across different sectors in different capacities, we ask that you are patient with the HSE during this difficult time.