Tag - planetary health

ISN Petition: Support the Momentum for Global Kidney Health!

In September, the ISN launched an online petition urging everyone to join the movement to elevate kidney disease as a critical health priority. The Guatemalan government also has contributed to raising kidney health awareness globally by submitting a kidney health resolution to the World Health Organization. This resolution calls for urgent global action to address...

ISN Endorses Events in China and Taiwan This December

The ISN endorses high-quality educational and scientific events worldwide in the kidney care community. Whether your event is big or small, if it addresses region-relevant topics, it could qualify for our endorsement. Apply for ISN endorsement for enhanced visibility, scientific merit, and educational impact. Discover all the benefits of ISN-endorsed meetings and how to apply...

New Partnership to Strengthen Pediatric Nephrology in Latin America and the Caribbean 

The ISN is pleased to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Asociación Latinoamericana de Nefrología Pediátrica (ALANEPE).   Established in 1981, ALANEPE represents pediatric nephrology specialists in the region and is affiliated with the International Pediatric Nephrology Association.   By joining forces, the ISN and ALANEPE aim to foster collaboration to address shared...

Expanding Global Kidney Care Across Borders: Welcoming 39 New ISN Mentorship Program Pairs

The ISN is excited to welcome 39 newly matched pairs to the ISN Mentorship Program. The program continues to foster meaningful global connections among ISN members, helping mentees grow professionally while mentors refine their leadership and guidance skills. The ISN Mentorship Program Advisory Group expertly matched the latest pairs, bringing together members from 24 countries...

Five Ways the ISN is Advancing Sustainable Kidney Care

The ISN recognizes the urgent need for sustainable kidney care that ensures environmental responsibility and long-term viability. From fostering innovation in low-resource settings to building partnerships for green solutions, here are five key ways the ISN is advancing sustainable kidney care worldwide Leading the GREEN-K initiative The ISN-led Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care...

Add Your Voice to ISN Committees and Working Groups to Help Shape the Future of Global Kidney Care

ISN committees and working groups are seeking dedicated members to fill key positions starting at the World Congress of Nephrology 2025. This is your opportunity to collaborate with other experts, share your knowledge, and be closely involved in initiatives that help transform kidney health worldwide. You can express an interest yourself or nominate a colleague. Be...

Elevating Kidney Health on the Global Health Agenda: The ISN’s Dedicated Activities at UNGA 79

The ISN is excited to announce its participation at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September. On September 25, the ISN will host a series of dedicated activities in New York focused on raising awareness of and driving action on kidney disease: ISN exhibit booth: "Kidney Health Matters: Prioritizing the Silent Epidemic" The booth will highlight...

The Countdown to World Kidney Day 2025 Has Begun – Discover the Year-long Campaign Theme!

The annual World Kidney Day (WKD) campaign for 2025 officially launched on September 9. This year-long campaign features a day of global activities on March 13, 2025. The 2025 campaign, “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health,” highlights the importance of recognizing kidney disease risk factors and accessing timely testing to improve early...

The ISN Welcomes New Committee and Working Group Chairs and Members

The ISN is pleased to welcome several incoming committee and working group chairs, deputy chairs and members to their new roles, which took effect at WCN’24 – we look forward to their contributions. Please join us in congratulating these new leaders and thanking their predecessors for their valuable service. Granting Programs Continuing Medical Education Committee Deputy Chair: Adrian...

Explore a New Resource on Kidney Health Inequalities to Help Advocate for Prioritizing Kidney Care Globally

A new resource by Kidney Research UK has been added to the ISN's repository, "Kidney Disease and the Global Health Agenda." The report "Time to Act: A New Review of Kidney Health Inequalities" provides a narrative overview of progress made in kidney health inequalities in the UK and provides revised recommendations to address ongoing challenges....

The ISN Partners With UK Sustainability Organization to Advance Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care

The ISN is delighted to announce its formal partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) to collaborate on the Advancing Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care (GREEN-K) Initiative. Find out more about the ISN GREEN-K Initiative here The CSH is an independent, non-profit organization leading the way in net zero and carbon reduction initiatives within the healthcare...

Moving Forward: Lebanese Society of Nephrology and Hypertension Shares Advances in Kidney Care at the ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting

The Lebanese Society of Nephrology and Hypertension (LSNH) participated in the ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting at the recent WCN'24 in Buenos Aires, providing an overview of Lebanon's current kidney care landscape, including region-specific challenges and successes. Lebanon experienced two major crises in the late 2010s and early 2020s: an economic crisis and the Beirut port...

Global Environmental Sustainability in Kidney Care: The ISN GREEN-K Launch – Get Involved in Shaping the Future!

Members of the Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care (GREEN-K) Steering Committee presented a webinar on how the initiative seeks to support the urgent necessity and optimal outcomes of global environmentally sustainable kidney care (ESKC). Two sessions were held, attracting 144 participants from 61 countries. Watch the GREEN-K Launch webinar and access the...

Positioning Kidney Disease at the Forefront of the Global Health Agenda: Use and Share Free ISN Resources

The ISN is committed to highlighting kidney health in the global health agenda and actively advocates with the World Health Organization to prioritize kidney health as a critical noncommunicable disease (NCD). Earlier this year, Nature Reviews Nephrology published “Chronic Kidney Disease and the Global Public Health Agenda: An International Consensus,” highlighting kidney disease as a...

The ISN Supports Groundbreaking Advances in Addressing Transplantation Issues at the 77th World Health Assembly

The @ISBT128 presented at #WHA77 a constituency statement on the Transplantation of Human Cells, Tissues, and Organs, signed by the ISN and key stakeholders. Holistic kidney transplantation care is crucial for saving lives and improving outcomes.Download the statement here:… pic.twitter.com/W6vqtr57It— Int Society of Nephrology (@ISNkidneycare) May 29, 2024 The ISN attended the 77th...

Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International® Cutting Back on Low-value Healthcare Practices Supports Sustainable Kidney Care This mini review, part of a collaboration between ISN Emerging Leaders Program members and Kidney International® to promote green nephrology, emphasizes the urgent need for climate action, noting that healthcare contributes 5.5% of global carbon emissions. It highlights the importance of reducing low-value care...

Act Now to Shape the ISN’s Future – Nominate Potential Candidates for ISN Leadership Positions by July 12

Do you have, or do you know someone with the right qualities to be an ISN leader? If eligible, ISN members can nominate or be nominated as potential candidates for 2025-2027 ISN roles: President-elect Regional board deputy chairs – who also serve as council members – for all ten ISN regions Act now – review the conditions and...

Advancing #Green Nephrology: Strategies and Insights From ISN Emerging Leaders Cohorts Published in Scientific Journals 

The paper "Climate Change, Kidney Health, and Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care" by ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) cohort 2 members has been published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).   Read the paper here  The cohort conducted a cross-sectional survey to:   Understand knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare professionals concerning the link between climate...