Governance and Policy Research and Evaluation

Securing a just and healthy future for all: Bringing a planetary health lens to the Earth System Governance research framework. Earth System Governance.

Workman et al. (April 2025) conducted a literature review to assess how a Planetary Health perspective is integrated into the Earth System Governance (ESG) framework and to develop a research agenda for advancing Planetary Health within ESG. Their findings highlight significant gaps in the literature regarding governance’s role in Planetary Health, with existing research instead focusing on topics such as food systems, land use change, climate change, post-pandemic opportunities, and Planetary Health-related curriculum and research. Based on these insights, the researchers propose a research agenda that prioritizes stewardship and diverse ways of knowing to enhance governance effectiveness.

April 1, 2025 • Research & Reports

Workman, A., Libera Marchiori, G.D., Boateng, G., et al.

Climate Change Governance and Policy

Europe’s climate leadership in an ‘America First’ Era. The Lancet Regional Health – Europe.

April 1, 2025 • Research & Reports

van Daalen, K.R., Kriit, H.K., Chen-Xu, J., et al.

Communications

Public health communication approaches for building common ground. American Journal of Public Health.

April 1, 2025 • Research & Reports

Chou W.Y.S., Iles, I.A., Gaysynsky, A., et al.

Health and Care Systems Education

Nursing and climate mitigation: Decarbonization. American Journal of Nursing.

If health care were a nation, it would be globally ranked fifth in the emission of greenhouse gasses. From mitigation and adaptation, to advocacy, all health professionals have a role to play in decarbonization. As the largest and most trusted health profession, nurses can play a key role in addressing the root causes of climate change and protecting patients and populations from the severe health impacts already taking place.

April, 2025 • Research & Reports

Schenk, E., Castner, J., Huffling, K., et al.

Chemical Pollution Health and Care Systems

Global perspectives on residual antibiotics: Environmental challenges and trends. Discover Sustainability.

Extensive use of different classes of antibiotics in hospitals, animal husbandry, veterinary, and aquaculture practices release substantial amounts of residual antibiotics into the environment, posing a potential hazard to the public and environmental health.

April 1, 2025 • Research & Reports

Thakur R., Singh, A., Dhanwar, R., et al.