the role of sustainable procurement in the health sector in global health initiatives sphs
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Pharmaceuticals and the environment
The role of the United Nations and UN informal Interagency Task Team on Sustainable Procurement in
the Health Sector (SPHS)
Dr. Christoph HamelmannRegional Team Leader and Senior Advisor
(Europe, Central Asia and Arab States)HIV, Health and Development
Coordinator, Sustainable Procurementin the Health Sector (SPHS) Task Team
Mirjana Milić Associate Coordinator, Sustainable Procurementin the Health Sector (SPHS) Task Team
Presentation for FIP 2015, 1st October, 2015
Photo credits:A young girl's malaria
medication © 2011 by International Federation
of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (by
Conor Ashleigh (p-SSDN0129))
Who We Are
• Established in May 2012 in Copenhagen, Denmark• Since 2015 hosted by the UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub• 10 members
• 7 UN Agencies and• 3 Multilateral Health Financing Institutions
• Cumulative annual procurement volume of around US $ 5 billion in the global health aid market
Aim
• To facilitate and coordinate the introduction of green procurement in the health sector among the members
• To leverage the normative mandate and joint procurement volumes of member agencies to influence the global health aid market and beyond towards greener health systems and green economies
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(Kee Seng Heng)
Photo credits:Five-in-one vaccine. © 2007 by Gavi
(Atul Loke) Photo credits:GAVI/Adrian Brooks © 2012 by Gavi,
the Vaccine Alliance
SPHS Vision, Desired Impact, Main Objectives
• Vision: A reduced environmental burden by the health sector.• Desired Impact: Health sector procurement policies and practices
promote and protect health and do not adversely impact on the environment or on human health and well-being.
• The main objectives of the SPHS are as follows:
Outcome
• Outcome (specific goal/target): Task Team members adopt and implement environmentally sound procurement policies and practices in the health sector
• With a focus on three dimensions: • Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)• Resource depletion (water, energy and material consumption)• Chemical pollution
SPHS Linkage to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDGs – UNIVERSALISM Public and Private sector connected to Sustainable Health Procurement as an example of financing and implementing the SDGs
We aim to enhance the global partnership for
sustainable development by promoting public
procurement practices that are sustainable.
How Do We Get There?
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Lewis_Morogoro © 2012 by Gavi, the Vaccine
Alliance
How We Get There
Green Procurement Index Health Funding partners:
SPHS Engagement with Suppliers and Manufacturers UNDP-HCWH project “Sustainable
Procurement Practices in the Global Health Aid Market”
• Guidance and targets to substitute hazardous products purchased by the UN for its health programs
• List of key products based on procurement volume and environmental impact: Antiretrovirals, Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits, Medical devices (syringes, thermometers, gloves, blood pressure measuring device and catheters), TB drugs, male condoms, hormonal implants.
Project partner:
Funding partners:
Environmental Assessment of UNDP Healthcare Suppliers
D. FINAL COMMENTS
• Development of a Standard Environmental Assessment Questionnaire for UNDP Healthcare Suppliers
• UN Suppliers Code of Conduct• UN Global Compact• Global Reporting Initiative• International technical
experts consultation
• Implementation of green procurement criteria
• Establishment of a baseline• Benchmarking process
Venues of Engagement and Outreach
• Main Venues for Establishing Partnerships and Promoting the SPHS
• SPHS Global Network of International Renowned Organizations and Experts (3500 members)
Contacts in 92 countries covering all the regions
Online Presence
SPHS Engagement Platformwww.iiattsphs.org
SPHS News Flashhttp://goo.gl/kNih82
Sustainable Development and Global Health Aid
Driver for transformational change towards greener health systems and inclusive green economies.
“Saving Lives Sustainably”
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2001.© 2013 by Gavi, the Vaccine
Alliance (Evelyn Hockstein)
THANK [email protected]
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