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Sigma has special consultative status with the United Nations. Our voice is well-represented at UN events by Sigma members, who are either liaisons or youth representatives. We also support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

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Global Advocacy Virtual Mini Academy

This academy provides an opportunity for nurses to become global healthcare advocates! Learn from Sigma’s former liaisons to the United Nations to refine your advocacy efforts, learn more about Sigma's consultative status with the UN, and understand your role in furthering the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Sigma Chapters are Making a Global Impact

The Sigma Chapter Commitment is an opportunity to proactively engage and empower your nurse members at all levels to join the movement, become confident climate and health advocates, and be leaders in resilient and sustainable healthcare. Interested in learning more about the Sigma Chapter Commitment to the Nurses Climate Health Challenge? Join the discussion at the Climate and Health Community on The Circle!

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When the planet becomes the patient

By Nursing Centered Editorial Staff, and , and |
Climate change is increasingly shaping patient health. Nurses are on the front lines, often the first to recognize these impacts and respond in real time.
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Thinking globally, acting globally

By Monina Hernandez, and , and |
Drawing on UN experience, Monina Hernandez highlights nurses’ role in addressing antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and the Sustainable Development Goals through evidence-based advocacy and international collaboration.
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Convention 2025: Relive each day

By Nursing Centered editorial staff, and , and |
Whether you're attending convention or weren't able to make it, catch the highlights and special moments from each day.