# The health sector – led campaign to realise Australia’s national Strategy on health and climate change

## TL;DR

This paper describes a successful campaign in Australia to create a national strategy linking climate change and health, aiming to inspire similar efforts globally.

## Contribution

The paper presents a detailed case study of a multi-faceted campaign that led to a national climate and health strategy in Australia.

## Key findings

- A multi-pronged campaign combining policy advocacy and grassroots engagement was effective in advancing a national climate and health strategy.
- The campaign inspired broader movement building and public communication efforts to address climate-related health risks.
- The approach serves as a model for integrating health considerations into climate action initiatives.

## Abstract

This article outlines some of the key stages in a long-running and groundbreaking campaign for a national strategy on climate and health for Australia. It is hoped this account will be a source of inspiration for others seeking to accelerate climate action in ways that protect and promote health and wellbeing.

A multi-pronged approach combining policy development and advocacy, inside track campaigning, movement building, grassroot engagement, and public communications formed the key elements of the campaign.