Planetary and Kidney Health: It is a Two-Way Journey

7 Feb 2025 9:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Neelkamal Hall 305
GermaineWong Chair University of SydneyAustralia
SundararamanSwaminathan Chair
Session Description:
In this session, we will explore the interconnectedness of environmental change and kidney health, focusing on the growing need for nephrology to adopt sustainable practices. As the climate crisis intensifies, nephrologists must consider how environmental factors such as pollution, water scarcity, and climate-induced health risks are impacting kidney disease prevalence and outcomes. This session will delve into strategies for developing a comprehensive roadmap for environmentally sustainable kidney care, including practical steps for making dialysis units more eco-friendly. We will also envision the future of kidney care over the next 25 years, emphasizing the role of future generations in driving innovative and sustainable solutions.
 
Learning Objectives:
  1. Gain insights into how environmental factors such as pollution, water scarcity, and climate change influence kidney disease incidence and patient outcomes.
  2. Learn to create a roadmap for environmentally sustainable practices within nephrology, including guidelines for reducing the environmental footprint of dialysis units.
  3. Identify practical steps to make dialysis units more environmentally friendly, focusing on energy and water conservation, waste reduction, and the use of sustainable materials.
  4. Explore potential advancements in kidney care over the next 25 years, with a focus on the contributions of future generations to sustainable and innovative nephrology practices.
  5. Foster collaboration between nephrologists, environmental scientists, policymakers, and patients to ensure the development and implementation of sustainable kidney care solutions.
Time Session
9:45 a.m.
10:03 a.m.
People, the Planet, and Nephrology - the Impact of Environmental Change on Kidney Health
Giorgina BarbaraPiccoli Speaker Centre Hospitalier Le MansFrance
10:03 a.m.
10:21 a.m.
How to Develop a Roadmap for Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care
KatherineBarraclough Speaker Australia
10:21 a.m.
10:39 a.m.
How Do I Make My Dialysis Unit More Environment-friendly?
TanujLamech Speaker
10:39 a.m.
10:57 a.m.
What Will Kidney Care Look Like 25 Years From Now? The Role of Future Generations
Winston Wing ShingFung Speaker Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong KongHong Kong, China
10:57 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
Q&A