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7/15/25: New Commentary Connecting Planetary Boundaries & Planetary Health
Experts from the Planetary Boundaries and Planetary Health communities have co-authored a new commentary in The Lancet, calling for a unified platform to address the human health impacts of Earth system changes.
6/16/25: JHIPH’s New UNDP Partnership: Building a Livable Future for All
The partnership will focus on leveraging Planetary Health insights and expertise to advance sustainable development, including health and well-being, democratic governance, and climate and disaster resilience.
5/20/25: Congratulations School of Nursing Planetary Health Graduates
Congratulations Sonya Alivio and Cristina Watkins—the first two graduates of the DNP Executive/MPH Dual Degree Program to focus their doctoral projects on Planetary Health.
5/16/25: 2025 Planetary Health Nexus Award Recipients
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Planetary Health Nexus Awards!
5/1/25: JHIPH Year-One Impact Report
We are delighted to present the first annual report of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health!
1/28/25: Seydina Fall’s Vision for Planetary Health Cities
Seydina Fall, Faculty Co-director for JHIPH’s Innovation and Implementation program, embarked on travels across Asia that deepened his global perspective on urban revitalization.
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6/16/25: Planetary Health Cities Symposium
The symposium will focus on embedding Planetary Health principles into urban development, with the aim of creating more sustainable and livable cities of tomorrow.
4/23/25: Cross-Disciplinary Education Gathering Recap
On April 23rd, the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health hosted a Cross-Disciplinary Planetary Health Education Gathering aimed at strengthening connections among JHU faculty, JHIPH, and PHA, and co-creating strategies for the integration of Planetary Health into JHU courses.
4/3/25: April Planetary Health Dinner Recap
In April, JHIPH welcomed JHU faculty, staff, and students for the final Planetary Health dinner of the academic year.
4/23/25: (Y)our Power/Our Planet: An Earth Day Conversation on Environmental Action
Join us for an engaging Earth Day event featuring expert panelists in sustainability across Maryland.
Join us to celebrate Earth Day with tabling activities, food, prizes, and more on Keyser Quad!
3/4/25: March Planetary Health Dinner Recap
In March, members of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health community gathered to explore how Planetary Health can inform research and interventions for emerging infectious diseases, focusing on vector-borne diseases.
