The project explored existing anesthetic gas emissions reduction initiatives to understand the GHG contribution of anesthetic gases across four health organizations in British Columbia, and prioritize the action needed to reduce their impact. The results emphasies the importance of collecting data regularly, educating anesthesiologists, setting goals to implement reduction initiatives, tracking progress, and developing a communication plan to support and empower anesthesia stakeholders.

Partner: Vancouver Coastal Health
Funder: Vancouver Coastal Health
Keywords: leadership & behaviour change, sustainable development & green economy 

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Data & Technology
Human Well-being & Social Systems
Alpamys Issanov
UBC Sustainability Scholars report
2022