The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis: Fraser Health’s Commitments to Planetary Health

Robin Speedie, Senior Consultant for Planetary Health at the Fraser Health Authority, brings a wealth of experience in social innovation, public policy, and health care quality improvement. With over fifteen years of managing national and provincial health programs in Canada and the UK, Robin is passionate about planetary health and anchor leadership. At Fraser Health, she leads the implementation of the Planetary Health Strategy, focusing on reducing emissions and waste, advancing the organization’s anchor mission, promoting value-based procurement, and fostering a culture of social and environmental responsibility.

Her presentation will address the following:

• The direct and indirect impacts of climate change on human health
• The health sector’s role in contributing to climate change and environmental harm
• The risks these issues pose and the actions health systems in BC are taking
• Fraser Health’s planetary health strategy, including highlights from key initiatives.