Applications now open for the Green Anaesthesia Challenge 2026
Together with the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) we’re proud to launch the Green Anaesthesia Challenge 2026.
This national programme is co-funded by Dräger, Medtronic, the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland. It supports anaesthesia and perioperative teams across the UK and Republic of Ireland to lead sustainable improvements in patient care.
The challenge will select six teams to develop, implement and evaluate Sustainable Quality Improvement (SusQI) projects. Teams will aim to cut carbon emissions and environmental harm, reduce financial waste, improve staff and patient experience, and build wider social value.
“We are delighted to be partnering with the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare on the Green Anaesthesia Challenge. This collaboration is a significant part of our commitment to promoting environmentally responsible practices within the anaesthesia specialty and the wider healthcare sector. By encouraging innovative solutions through the Green Anaesthesia Challenge, we aim to reduce the carbon footprint of anaesthesia and bring together expertise and resources in our quest for a greener, healthier world. Together, we are not only improving patient care but also protecting our planet for future generations,” said Nicky de Beer, CEO of the Association of Anaesthetists.
The Challenge is open to all members of the anaesthesia multidisciplinary team. A launch webinar will take place online on 26 November at 12:00-13:00. Applications close on 15 January 2027.
Projects will run to June 2027, ending in a national online showcase in October 2027.