Johns Hopkins stands at a unique and transformative moment, where the growing field of Planetary Health is bringing together colleagues from across the university and health system to rethink how we operate, learn, educate, and innovate. By bridging existing structures with new initiatives like the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health, we are fostering collaborations that transcend disciplines and spark meaningful change. Johns Hopkins is vast, yet the connections forged here—rooted in shared purpose and curiosity—are truly unparalleled. Welcome to our community.

Community Map

At Johns Hopkins, colleagues across the University and Health System are converging into a cohesive consciousness about sustainability, climate change, and the overarching field of Planetary Health. This ecosystem reflects a dynamic and growing collaboration, bringing together expertise from diverse disciplines to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Fellows in the LiPH Fellowship are uniquely positioned to immerse themselves in this real-time transformation, gaining invaluable experience as an entire institution unites to tackle these global challenges. These lessons and collaborations are not only impactful at Johns Hopkins but also highly translatable to institutions and systems around the world.

The numbers 1, 2, and 3 in the Community Map correspond to the touch points for the JHIPH Clinical Programs Strategic Plan (2025-2026):

1. Integrating Planetary Health into Clinical Education: Expanding awareness and understanding of Planetary Health principles in medical and nursing education to equip future healthcare professionals with the tools to address interconnected health and environmental challenges.

2. Expanding Green Healthcare Efforts: Collaborating with stakeholders from Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Heath System to innovate and implement sustainable practices in clinical operations, facilities, and supply chains. Building a community of Planetary Health practice in health care.

3. Developing a Fellowship Program: Establishing a transdisciplinary training opportunity that fosters leadership, innovation, and action in the application of Planetary Health principles to clinical care and operations. This is LiPH.

This community and strategic alignment position fellows at the forefront of innovation and leadership in Planetary Health.