Planetary Health Leadership Program
Published: June 2026
Description
The Planetary Health Leadership Program is an 8-week virtual certificate program developed by Yale School of Nursing. Designed for mid-to-senior level clinical, academic, and administrative healthcare professionals, the program builds leadership capacity at the intersection of climate disruption, health equity, and global interdependence — equipping participants to drive meaningful change within their institutions, communities, and beyond.
Through live asynchronous and synchronous sessions and a progressive individual capstone project, participants engage with systems thinking, political determinants of health, implementation science, and global partnership strategies.
Prerequisites
This program is designed for health professionals, educators, and policymakers at all career stages who are committed to advancing planetary health, equity, and systems-level change within their institutions, communities, and global partnerships. There is no specific degree requirement; professional experience in clinical, academic, or administrative settings is expected.
Program Takeaways
- Analyze intersections between planetary health, equitable access, and healthcare leadership within a defined professional context.
- Apply sustainability frameworks and systems-thinking lenses to diagnose structural inequities and environmental impacts within health systems.
- Design an leadership intervention to address global or local health disruptions.
- Produce an individual capstone deliverable that translates learning into an actionable leadership strategy and gain formal recognition from Yale University.
