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PDF Toolkit Social Media Messages Social Media Graphics GO TO HOMEPAGE GO TO HOMEPAGE EN FR ES MENU Midwives A Vital Climate Solution International Day of the Midwife Advocacy Toolkit and Resources Pack JOIN THE EVENTS International Day of the Midwife Advocacy Toolkit and Resources Pack JOIN THE EVENTS Welcome to the #IDM2024 digital toolkit! Climate change poses the greatest health challenge of our era, manifesting in increased heatwaves and natural disasters that disproportionately affect women and babies
It’s the time of the year when we celebrate the work of midwives everywhere. IDM is a day of celebration, but also of highlighting how important the work of midwives is globally. This year, we are shining a light on the role midwives play in addressing the greatest health challenge of our time – climate change. #IDM2024 is both a celebration and a call to action for our planet and for midwifery.
As midwives, we might not always see ourselves as climate champions, but the evidence is clear. Continuity of midwife care enhances health outcomes, and contributes to environmental sustainability and adaptability by reducing the carbon footprint of health services and making them more climate resilient. As midwives, we also play a crucial role in responding to the climate crisis, providing essential care in times of climate-related disasters.