Nourishing sustainability: Clinical nutrition's impact on climate change

Preserving our planet's delicate balance is not merely a choice but a responsibility we owe to future generations, ensuring equitable, and sustainable world. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations (UN) member states in 2015, offers a collective vision for glo...

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Published in:Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) Scotland), 2024-12, Vol.43 (12), p.331-340
Main Authors: Bond, Ashley, Walton, Rob, Rivett, Gerald, Cardenas-Braz, Diana, Simon, Lal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial nutrition
Carbon
Climate Change
Clinical nutrition
Environment
Global Health
Humans
Sustainability
Sustainable Development
United Nations
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Summary:Preserving our planet's delicate balance is not merely a choice but a responsibility we owe to future generations, ensuring equitable, and sustainable world. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations (UN) member states in 2015, offers a collective vision for global peace and prosperity. Central to this agenda are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which call for unified action from all nations, irrespective of their developmental status, under a global partnership. This paper examines the SDGs' framework and its applicability to clinical nutrition (CN). We provide a comprehensive narrative review relating to the integration of SDGs in CN practices. Whilst recognising the importance of the SDG framework we elected to focus specifically upon the environmental aspects of CN care. The analysis revealed that the SDGs provide a robust framework for promoting sustainability in clinical nutrition. Key findings highlight the interconnection between health improvement and other SDGs, such as poverty reduction and climate action. Effective CN practices contribute to broader sustainable development by ensuring better health outcomes, which in turn support economic growth and reduce inequalities. Additionally, strategies in CN that focus on reducing waste and improving resource efficiency align with environmental sustainability goals. The 17 SDGs offer a comprehensive guide for advancing sustainability across various fields, including clinical nutrition. By adopting these goals, healthcare providers can implement holistic strategies that not only improve health outcomes but also support broader efforts to achieve global sustainability.
ISSN:0261-5614
1532-1983
1532-1983
DOI:10.1016/j.clnu.2024.10.038