Taking Action on Planetary Health

Agenda

Each live session consists of three parts: pre-learning activities (1.5 hrs), synchronous engagement (2.5 hrs), and post-session asynchronous engagement (1 hr).

All sessions are 12:00pm ET – 2:30pm ET

  • Synchronous

    February 17, 2023 Introduction to Planetary Health Concepts Part 1

    Explore key planetary health concepts and framework

    The first two sessions will provide learners with a foundational knowledge of planetary health and understanding of the role healthcare providers play in addressing the climate crisis. We will introduce conceptual frameworks that will be used throughout the program — starting with the process of community-building and collectively establishing a value system for collaborative learning and action.

  • Synchronous

    March 10, 2023 Introduction to Planetary Health Concepts Part 2

    Review frameworks, opportunities and barriers for intervention and ethics.

    The first two sessions will provide learners with a foundational knowledge of planetary health and understanding of the role healthcare providers play in addressing the climate crisis. We will introduce conceptual frameworks that will be used throughout the program — starting with the process of community-building and collectively establishing a value system for collaborative learning and action.

  • Asynchronous

    March 31, 2023 A Wicked Problem: Root Causes, Barriers to Action, and Opportunities for Intervention

    Readings + Group based exercise

    Teams will grapple with the complexity of the planetary health challenge. Structured and creative activities will guide teams through cognitive and emotional processing of the crisis, and the opportunities it provides.

  • Asynchronous

    April 21, 2023 Spheres and Levers: Identifying Your Team’s Spheres of Influence and Points of Leverage

    Readings + Group based exercise

    A guided exercise will help teams identify their unique positions within the planetary health crisis through SWOT analysis. Teams will consider which agents of change lie within their spheres of influence, and how unique strengths of their team members can be leveraged to motivate change.

  • Synchronous

    May 12, 2023 Cultivating Imagination, Relationships, and Reciprocity

    Group based presentation

    In this gathering, we will cultivate our community of practice by sharing possibilities and opportunities. Through a hope-centered lens, teams will present their preliminary analysis with space for formative feedback within, and between, teams.

  • Asynchronous

    June 2, 2023 Preparing for Action

    Readings + Group based exercise

    Using evidence-based frameworks for strategy, creation, and evaluation, teams will apply analysis and feedback from previous sessions to create a viable plan for planetary health action within their roles as healthcare providers.

  • Synchronous

    June 23, 2023 Taking Action Together

    Group based presentation

    In our closing session, we will secure our community of practice through a plenary of action plans and a shared reflection on the experience of the program. We will leave prepared for ongoing collaboration and connection — including amplifying and elevating all planned actions.