A new exhibition exploring links between health and climate has opened at V&A Dundee
- Andrew Batchelor
- Dec 13, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 13, 2024
A pioneering exhibition that explores the connection between human health and environmental sustainability has opened at V&A Dundee.
Designing for the Green Transition is a free showcase of innovative projects developed under Design HOPES-an initiative working to build a more sustainable health and social care system across Scotland.
The exhibition brings into focus that the climate emergency is also a health emergency. Led by experts from five Scottish universities, NHS Scotland, and design organisations, Design HOPES uses research and design to prototype tools, services, and behaviours that meet and exceed urgent Net Zero goals. The key projects include reducing plastic waste in healthcare, designing sustainable practices, and increasing energy efficiency.
One featured project, the Green Ward Toolkit, equips NHS staff with resources to implement eco-friendly practices. Another, Flow, aims to improve patient care pathways, reducing hospital visits and stays, which also lowers travel needs, benefiting the environment.
The exhibition, through videos, images, and the display of products, amplifies the voice of NHS staff and researchers. It gives a look into how design-led solutions will shape a healthier, more sustainable future for both people and the planet.
It’s inspiring to see exhibitions like this highlighting the powerful connection between climate and health—our environment plays such a critical role in overall well-being. As we learn more about external influences on our health, it’s also important to consider how we care for ourselves personally. Options like laser skin resurfacing in Lake Forest are a great example of how science and self-care intersect to help people feel their best.