Planetary Health Education Research Group

The Planetary Health Education Research Group is dedicated to advancing education and research that equips healthcare professionals to respond effectively to the challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability.

Our work focuses on producing actionable, evidence-based knowledge to support healthcare professionals, their educators, regulators, and employers. By addressing current gaps in education and training, we aim to strengthen the capacity of health systems to deliver sustainable, climate-resilient care.

Research group members: Prof Deirdre Bennett, Dr Niamh Coakley, Dr Anél Wiese, Marah Elfghi, Dr Deborah Heaphy, Caoimhe O’ Brien, Maeve Power

Funding: Health Research Board

Internal & External Collaborators: Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, National University of Galway Ireland, Queens’s University Belfast, HSE SSWHG