Environmental Sustainability in Health Research Ethics Review: Towards International Leadership, Governance, And Coordination

This RE4GREEN policy brief examines how environmental sustainability can be addressed within health research ethics review. It calls for coordinated international leadership, clearer institutional responsibilities, and practical support through training, review tools and access to environmental expertise. It also considers whether existing Research Ethics Committees or complementary governance mechanisms are best placed to assess environmental impacts, advocating shared approaches that enable proportionate and consistent implementation.