First-of-its-kind study, shows that big pharma could cut by nearly half, its carbon footprint, if it made some key changes
A study published by Cornell University and Clinton Health Access Initiative shows that pharmaceutical companies could cut by nearly half their carbon footprint if they optimized processes and used renewable energy sources
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A call to action for decision makers at COP27 on maternal and newborn health and the climate crisis
At COP27, we must continue the momentum begun last year to ensure decision makers prioritize maternal and newborn health in the climate change response.
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We have only one earth. We must act with urgency to reverse the effects of climate change.
To mark World Environment Day 2022, we are sharing some of our recent blogs on climate change.
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Climate change will lead to more pregnant women and newborns dying. The global health community can limit its impact.
Ministries of health are increasingly aware that a changing environment, particularly through extreme heat, will lead to more maternal and neonatal deaths. However, there is a lack of understanding about how to adapt. A new article in the Journal of Climate Change and Health shares where to start.
Read moreInvesting in our planet: CHAI purchases its first carbon offsets
To mark Earth Day 2022, CHAI announces its first set of investments in carbon offsets CHAI has purchased its first set of carbon offsets in an important step to reduce our global carbon footprint. This follows CHAI’s announcement in 2021 of the formation and our membership in the Climate Accountability in Development (CAD), a collective...
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Earth Hour at CHAI: Lighting up our response to climate change in ways big and small
In this blog, CHAI shares how we have begun to systematically respond to climate change through our strategy, programs, and day-to-day operations. In addition, CHAI staff share how they personally try to reduce their carbon print.
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Safe drinking water: An unlikely antidote for malnutrition
Through the People-Powered Newtrition initiative, CHAI is helping the government of Madhya Pradesh, India, in mitigating the risks posed by a lack of access to safe drinking water by supporting community-level solutions.
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Global non-profit organizations to launch initiative to comprehensively reduce their greenhouse gas emissions
The Climate Accountability in Development is a new and innovative initiative by a collective of organizations that aims to measure and reduce their climate impact and chart a new path forward for climate accountability in the development sector.
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Leveraging rural entrepreneurs to provide safe drinking water
In India, about 80 percent of people who live in rural areas don’t have access to safe drinking water. A community entrepreneurship model for rural communities can change that.
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