CESH - Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health


The Centre was established in 2021 in collaboration between 
Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Makerere University in Uganda


  • Sustainable health is a multisectoral area for study, research
    and practice towards improving health and well-being for all,
    while staying within planetary boundaries.

    The Centre aims to develop capacity and mobilise actions
    to drive the agenda for sustainable health. We provide tools,
    resources and leadership programs for researchers, students,
    professionals and policy makers globally.
    CESH
What We Do

Key areas

Tools & resources

Our tools for action include hands-on methods, tips and practical guidance for individuals and organisations to accelerate action towards achieving sustainable health.

Capacity development & education

Our programs aim to strengthen capacity, contribute to innovation in the public sector and promote sustainable health initiatives according to the Agenda 2030.

Research

We conduct research within areas relevant to sustainable health: sexual and reproductive health and rights, children's health, non-communicable diseases, climate change and health​.

Networks & partnerships

We partner with several academic institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa and with Tinkr, a social innovation company, in order to conduct international and multisectoral projects together.

Webinars

We arrange Global conversations on Sustainable Health and other events to exchange creative solutions and increase engagement towards achieving sustainable health.

Uniting for impact

Over the past 20 years, we have made contributions and cultivated impactful partnerships. Contact us to explore potential areas where we can make a difference together!

Keep updated

Events and news

27 May 25

GlobeLife seminar: Global Public Health in a Changing Climate

Join us for an interactive seminar based on collaborations between Karolinska Institutet, Uppsala University and The Aga Khan University.

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06 May 25

Global Conversation on Sustainable Health: 5 years in action, racing towards 2030

Health doesn’t exist in isolation—it’s woven into our environment, our societies, and our future. That’s why we are bringing together thinkers, doers, and visionaries for this Global Conversation on Sustainable Health.

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22 Apr 25

Research to action workshop

ARE YOU READY TO MOVE FROM JUST DOING RESEARCH TO INFLUENCING POLICYMAKING?

Join us for the Research to Action Workshop

22 April 2025

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05 Mar 25

We waste food while millions go hungry, we push nature to the edge—but solutions exist!

At the Global Conversations on Sustainable Health, experts from Uganda and Sweden tackled a crucial question: How can we nourish ourselves without harming the planet?

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03 Feb 25

Global Conversation on Sustainable Health - Sustainable Food Systems: Bridging Nutrition and Biodiversity for Sustainable Health

This seminar will explore the intersection of food systems, nutrition, and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the urgent need to protect biodiversity and global health. With food systems driving habitat loss and wildlife population declines, sustainable change is crucial.

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27 Nov 24

Global Conversation on Sustainable Health: Advancing Quality Care During Labour and Child Birth

Experts from Uganda, Sweden, and beyond will discuss innovative interventions, respectful maternity care, and how collaborations between UN agencies, researchers, hospital managers, and policymakers can enhance the quality of care during childbirth and drive sustainable improvements.

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11 Nov 24

11 November: Alumni event at Makerere University

The President of Karolinska Institutet, Annika Östman Wernerson, is visiting Makerere University in November 2024.

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