Planetary Health Curriculum Guidelines are a collective and evolving project created by international volunteer Planetary Health educators who are deeply committed to expanding learning and inquiry in Planetary Health in ways that support people and the living systems they depend on.
Rather than prescribing a fixed framework, this document offers a curated collection of ideas, innovations, values, and practical considerations for educators across diverse settings, age groups, and disciplines. Its primary objective is to support the development, adaptation, and dissemination of a Planetary Health curriculum that is inclusive, accessible, and responsive to varied cultural and contextual needs.
We recognize that this work is inherently iterative and depends on ongoing global collaboration. We warmly welcome contributions and invite educators interested in participating to connect with the Planetary Health Alliance at ph_alliance@jh.edu
Educators are uniquely positioned to foster the competencies that future leaders, practitioners, and citizens will require to build resilience, mitigate risks, and advance planetary stewardship.
Planetary Health Curriculum Guidelines
Contents
Foreword
Section 1: Introduction and Background
Introduction
Background on the Planetary Health Crisis
Overview of the Planetary Health Curriculum Guidelines
Planetary Health Education Framework
Human Health Science
Section 2: Health Impacts of Environmental Changes
6. Introduction
7. Direct and Traumatic Injuries
8. Mental Health
9. Displacement and Conflict
10. Infectious Diseases
11. Life Stages and Reproductive Health
12. Noncommunicable Diseases
13. Nutritional Diseases
Section 3: Pedagogies of Planetary Health
14. Introduction
15. Teaching and Learning Approaches in Planetary Health
16. Planetary Health Education for Children
17. Outcomes: Knowledge, Skills, Values, and Attitudes for Planetary Health
18. Interprofessional and Transdisciplinary Learning Models
19. Research Literacy and Skills
20. Media, Social Media, and Information Literacy
21. Developing Uncertainty Tolerance Among Educators and Learners
22. Nurturing the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) Among Learners
23. Care of Students Learning Planetary Health Content: Active Hope –
24. Outcomes: Education Research Resources
Section 4: Content Areas for Planetary Health Education
25: Introduction
26. Anthropocene and Health: A Framework
27. Anthropocene and Health: Solutions
28. Consumption Patterns and Economics
29. Interconnection Within Nature
30. Nature-Based Conservation and Biodiversity
Section 5: Frameworks for Planetary Health
31. Introduction
32. Systems Thinking and Complexity
33. Movement Building and Systems Change
34. Planetary Health Ethics
35. Equity and Social Justice
36. Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Indigenous Ecologies
37. Caring for Ourselves With Climate Anxiety, Eco-Grief, and Solastalgia
Section 6: Finding Solutions
38: Introduction
39. Cooperation and Collaboration
40: Community Education and Development Initiatives
41. Summary and Conclusion
