ISN GREEN-K Webinar: Green Experiences and Challenges from LMIC

This session aims to highlight sustainable healthcare practices in nephrology, focusing on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This session will explore environmental challenges in kidney care, innovative green solutions, and practical strategies for improving sustainability in resource-limited settings. Experts will share real-world experiences, discuss barriers to implementation, and propose actionable steps for greener nephrology practices worldwide.

Learning objectives:

- Identify key environmental challenges in kidney care within LMICs, including resource limitations, energy consumption, and waste management.
- Explore innovative sustainable practices and case studies demonstrating successful green nephrology initiatives in LMICs.
- Develop practical strategies for overcoming sustainability barriers in nephrology, including policy advocacy, capacity building, and cost-effective solutions.

Further reading:

• GREEN-K – Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care
• Our shared responsibility: the urgent necessity of global environmentally sustainable kidney care
• Green nephrology – Katherine A. Barraclough & John W. M. Agar. Nature Reviews Nephrology volume 16, pages 257–268 (2020)

The GREEN-K initiative was launched with support from: