Climate and environmental changes are putting pressures on communities. We study the physical, social, and environmental determinants of resilience, and how infrastructure, urban design, and social systems can reduce vulnerability and build stronger communities.
We investigate how climate and environmental change influence infectious and noncommunicable diseases, with the aim of improving health outcomes, prevention approaches, models for disease forecasting, and global readiness.
The consequences of climate change include threats to mental health, as natural disasters become more common and people live in increasingly degraded environments. We aim to research the psychological impacts of environmental hazards; the protective benefits of healthy ecosystems; and nature-based interventions.
We are advancing understanding of how pollutants affect health and chronic disease risk, with the aim of minimizing exposures, reducing pollution, and improving health outcomes.
In collaboration with FARM, we are exploring the building of food systems that will support human and animal health; protect biodiversity; improve soil, water, and air; and reduce carbon and land-use impacts.
To translate planetary health research into policy, solutions, and behavior change, we are applying implementation science methods through a cross-network collaboration with DISIRN.
Academic sustainability leaders meet at WashU to explore how universities can help connect environmental action and public health
June 19, 2026
Study finds marker of heat exposure in pregnancy that may indicate risk of preterm birth
June 5, 2026
From toxic metals in the soil to hidden hunger, researchers shared knowledge with local growers and asked for theirs in return
February 27, 2026
For questions about the Solutions through Planetary Health Research network, or for potential collaboration, email [email protected].
