Planetary Health Cities Symposium
The symposium will focus on embedding Planetary Health Principles into urban development, with the aim of creating more sustainable and liveable cities of tomorrow.
Join the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health and Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School for the Planetary Health Cities Symposium on June 16th, 2025!
The Planetary Health Cities Initiative reimagines urban health through the lens of Planetary Health—where cities not only protect and promote the well-being of their residents but also safeguard the Earth’s natural systems and finite resources. This symposium will bring together diverse voices to advance this vital agenda, integrating innovative frameworks and strategies to address climate change, environmental degradation, and public health challenges in urban environments.
Hear from experts at the intersection of health, sustainability, business, and urban design, including:
- Juan Pablo Bonilla, Manager of the Inter-American Development Bank’s Climate Change and Sustainable Development Sector
- Samuel Myers, Founding Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health and Planetary Health Alliance
- Seydina Fall, Faculty Co-Director of the Innovation & Implementation Program at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health.
Attendance is free—register today! https://form.jotform.com/250615593905057
️️Date and time: June 16th, 2025 | 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
Location: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, DC 20001
