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Mobilizing Nursing Leadership for Planetary Health: Preparing the Healthcare Workforce for a Warming World
1Planetary Health Lead, Providence Health Care, Adjunct Professor, School of Nursing University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
Nursing Leadership (Toronto, Ont.)
|February 19, 2026
Summary
The climate crisis impacts healthcare, requiring adaptation and decarbonization. Nurses are crucial leaders in planetary health advocacy, promoting sustainable and climate-resilient patient care.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- The escalating climate crisis presents multifaceted challenges to healthcare systems globally.
- Extreme weather, rising temperatures, and shifting disease vectors necessitate urgent adaptation strategies.
- Healthcare organizations face pressure to implement system-wide decarbonization initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the expanding role of nursing in addressing the climate crisis.
- To showcase nursing leadership in developing climate-resilient healthcare practices.
- To advocate for the integration of planetary health into healthcare delivery.
Main Methods:
- This commentary reviews current trends and challenges in climate change and healthcare.
- It presents examples of nursing leadership in climate resilience and planetary health advocacy.
- It analyzes the capacity of the nursing profession to drive sustainable healthcare solutions.
Main Results:
- Nursing roles are evolving to encompass advocacy for planetary health.
- Educational programs are adapting to prepare nurses for climate-responsive practice.
- Examples of nursing-led initiatives demonstrate potential for climate resilience.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare leaders must prioritize adaptation and decarbonization in response to climate change.
- The nursing profession is uniquely positioned to lead efforts in planetary health integration.
- Leveraging nursing expertise is essential for creating sustainable, climate-resilient patient care systems.
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