Health Diplomacy Alliance (HDA) Joins 2050Today Charter to Champion Climate Action in Geneva 

The Health Diplomacy Alliance (HDA), an organization based in Geneva and working in the intersection of health and climate, is proud to announce its commitment to the 2050Today Charter. By signing this charter, HDA joins a diverse coalition of permanent missions, international organizations, academia, and civil society entities united by the vision of decarbonization and dedicated to confronting the challenges of climate change through concrete measures. 

Advancing Health and Climate Action 

The 2050Today Charter is an initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering sustainable practices across International Geneva. HDA’s participation underscores our commitment to sustainable climate action, leveraging health diplomacy to support and enhance these efforts. 

Concrete Actions for a Sustainable Future 

As signatories of the 2050Today Charter, HDA pledges to: 

• Regularly measure the carbon footprint of our activities and carry out initial assessments in key sustainability sectors. 
• Develop and implement tailored action plans aimed at achieving specific sustainability targets. 
• Share our action plans with 2050Today and report on our progress, ensuring transparency and accountability. 
• Work in collaboration with other signatory institutions to promote effective, inclusive, and sustainable climate action. 

Supporting the 2050Today Vision 

The 2050Today Charter provides a unified framework for action, offering guidelines and tools to help institutions reduce their GHG emissions. It addresses critical areas such as energy use, transportation, product selection, food sustainability, IT practices, waste management, biodiversity protection, and necessary behavioral changes. 

HDA’s work is grounded in the understanding that health and the environment are inextricably linked. Climate change poses significant risks to public health, affecting air and water quality, food security, and the prevalence of diseases. By addressing these challenges through integrated strategies, HDA strives to advance both health outcomes and environmental sustainability. Our core focus is based on promoting policies that mitigate environmental and climate impacts on health, advocating for cleaner energy solutions, and supporting community resilience against climate-related health threats.