Explore Planetary Health
Browse or search our curated collection of research articles, tools, videos, and other Planetary Health resources. Featuring approximately 2,000 research articles and additional tools spanning a variety of thematic areas, our library has information on Planetary Health for every audience — whether you’re exploring the field for the first time, an educator hoping to engage Planetary Health in your classroom, a seasoned scientific researcher, or someone looking to making a difference in your community and in the world. New resources are added every month.
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Land Use and Land Cover Change Built Environment and Urbanization
• Research & Reports
Infectious Diseases Land Use and Land Cover Change
Infectious diseases pose a substantial threat to global health security. Key wildlife species, potentially harbouring numerous zoonotic pathogens, are increasingly being forced to adapt to disturbances from land-use change, human encroachment, and climate change.
• Research & Reports
Noncommunicable Diseases Climate Change
Tropical deforestation causes local warming, exposing 345 million people to higher heat stress and contributing to 28,000 heat-related deaths annually. Mortality is highest in Southeast Asia, underscoring deforestation’s major role in climate-related health risks.
• Research & Reports
Biodiversity Loss Land Use and Land Cover Change
Researchers studied 64 Central and Eastern European villages and found that villages in forested areas can support both high biodiversity and human well-being, highlighting the importance of balancing rural development with ecological preservation.
• Research & Reports
Land Use and Land Cover Change Indigenous Knowledge and Voices
In an interview with Schulich Communications, researcher Danya Carroll shares Indigenous knowledge on the ways climate change, health and conservation are all connected, and advice for creating meaningful collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers.
• Multi-Media
Planetary Health Frameworks
Planetary Health Frameworks
Planetary Health Frameworks
