Summary / Key takeaways
Climate change is increasingly affecting the ability of health systems to deliver safe, reliable, and equitable care. Extreme heat, severe weather events, wildfires, infectious disease threats, and supply chain disruptions are placing growing pressure on healthcare infrastructure, operations, and workforce capacity. Climate resilience refers to the ability of health systems to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from these challenges while continuing to meet the needs of patients and communities. Building resilience requires coordinated action across infrastructure, emergency preparedness, clinical practice, policy, and population health. By integrating climate considerations into planning and decision-making, health systems can strengthen their capacity to adapt to a changing climate while supporting healthier, more sustainable communities.
Playbook: Strategic Planning for Planetary Health and Sustainable Care
Suggested Citation:
Cruz, A, Simms, N, Ritcey, G, MacNeill, A, Miller, F. Sustainability Embedded Quality Improvement (SE-QI) Playbook. Version 1.0. [Internet]. CASCADES; 2026 [cited DATE]. Available from: https://
Playbook: Social and Nature Prescribing: Considerations for Health and Environment
Suggested Citation:
Chen T, Zahid S, Nowlan J. Social and nature prescribing: Considerations for health and environment. Version 1.0. [Internet]. CASCADES; 2025 [cited DATE]. Available from: https://new.cascadescanada.ca/.
