A conceptual framework for integrating decarbonization into nursing education: A teaching innovation for sustainable practice
<h3 dir="ltr">Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The escalating climate crisis and healthcare’s substantial carbon footprint have positioned sustainability and decarbonization as urgent global priorities. Although nurses play a central role in promoting health, sustain...
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| author | Kamaruddeen Mannethodi (19738645) |
| author2 | Abdulqadir J. Nashwan (11659453) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Kamaruddeen Mannethodi (19738645) Abdulqadir J. Nashwan (11659453) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2026-01-30T09:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1016/j.teln.2025.12.028 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Education Curriculum and pedagogy Education systems Health sciences Nursing Climate change Nursing Decarbonisation Sustainability Transformative Education |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | A conceptual framework for integrating decarbonization into nursing education: A teaching innovation for sustainable practice |
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| description | <h3 dir="ltr">Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The escalating climate crisis and healthcare’s substantial carbon footprint have positioned sustainability and decarbonization as urgent global priorities. Although nurses play a central role in promoting health, sustainability remains insufficiently embedded within nursing education and clinical training. </p><h3 dir="ltr">Innovation/Major Points</h3><p dir="ltr">This conceptual paper proposes a transformative educational framework for integrating decarbonization into nursing curricula. Grounded in Transformative Learning Theory and the Education for Sustainable Development framework, the paper argues for embedding sustainability competencies through reflective learning, systems thinking, and ethical accountability. Innovative pedagogical approaches—including simulation-based education, interprofessional learning, and reflective practice—are highlighted as practical strategies to operationalize decarbonization in academic and clinical settings. Case examples, including the Nurses Climate Challenge and Moselhy’s awareness program, illustrate actionable educational models.</p><h3 dir="ltr"> Implications</h3><p dir="ltr">The framework provides nurse educators and curriculum developers with practical guidance for curriculum design, assessment of sustainability competencies, and alignment with global health and sustainability frameworks. </p><h3 dir="ltr">Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">Integrating decarbonization into nursing education is essential to preparing nurses as leaders in sustainable, low-carbon healthcare and reinforcing nursing’s ethical commitment to planetary and population health.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Teaching and Learning in Nursing<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2025.12.028" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2025.12.028</a></p> |
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| spelling | A conceptual framework for integrating decarbonization into nursing education: A teaching innovation for sustainable practiceKamaruddeen Mannethodi (19738645)Abdulqadir J. Nashwan (11659453)EducationCurriculum and pedagogyEducation systemsHealth sciencesNursingClimate changeNursingDecarbonisationSustainabilityTransformativeEducation<h3 dir="ltr">Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The escalating climate crisis and healthcare’s substantial carbon footprint have positioned sustainability and decarbonization as urgent global priorities. Although nurses play a central role in promoting health, sustainability remains insufficiently embedded within nursing education and clinical training. </p><h3 dir="ltr">Innovation/Major Points</h3><p dir="ltr">This conceptual paper proposes a transformative educational framework for integrating decarbonization into nursing curricula. Grounded in Transformative Learning Theory and the Education for Sustainable Development framework, the paper argues for embedding sustainability competencies through reflective learning, systems thinking, and ethical accountability. Innovative pedagogical approaches—including simulation-based education, interprofessional learning, and reflective practice—are highlighted as practical strategies to operationalize decarbonization in academic and clinical settings. Case examples, including the Nurses Climate Challenge and Moselhy’s awareness program, illustrate actionable educational models.</p><h3 dir="ltr"> Implications</h3><p dir="ltr">The framework provides nurse educators and curriculum developers with practical guidance for curriculum design, assessment of sustainability competencies, and alignment with global health and sustainability frameworks. </p><h3 dir="ltr">Conclusions</h3><p dir="ltr">Integrating decarbonization into nursing education is essential to preparing nurses as leaders in sustainable, low-carbon healthcare and reinforcing nursing’s ethical commitment to planetary and population health.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Teaching and Learning in Nursing<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2025.12.028" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2025.12.028</a></p>2026-01-30T09:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.teln.2025.12.028https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/A_conceptual_framework_for_integrating_decarbonization_into_nursing_education_A_teaching_innovation_for_sustainable_practice/31292500CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/312925002026-01-30T09:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | A conceptual framework for integrating decarbonization into nursing education: A teaching innovation for sustainable practice Kamaruddeen Mannethodi (19738645) Education Curriculum and pedagogy Education systems Health sciences Nursing Climate change Nursing Decarbonisation Sustainability Transformative Education |
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| title_sort | A conceptual framework for integrating decarbonization into nursing education: A teaching innovation for sustainable practice |
| topic | Education Curriculum and pedagogy Education systems Health sciences Nursing Climate change Nursing Decarbonisation Sustainability Transformative Education |