Recruiting health professionals as sustainability advocates

In 2015, all United Nations member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which explicitly recognised that sustainability is inextricably tied to human health and wellbeing.1 Indeed, a diverse body of research has shown that climate and sustainability solutions—such as transitioning to clean energy, promoting plant-based and locally-sourced diets, and reducing air and water pollution—enhance population health.2–4 Moreover, a growing body of evidence indicates that communicating the health implications of threats such as climate change and air pollution can help generate the public and political support that is necessary to accelerate the adoption of sustainability solutions.