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Get Involved

Why Get Involved?

Addressing climate change, environmental degradation, and health inequities requires diverse perspectives and coordinated effort. Planetary Health at McMaster is built on collaboration—connecting knowledge, innovation, and leadership to drive solutions that are actionable and scalable.

Whether you contribute expertise, insight, resources, or energy, your involvement helps strengthen collective impact.

Engagement Pathways

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For Researchers

Collaborate across disciplines to advance Planetary Health research, contribute to evidence-informed solutions, and engage with partners beyond academia.

Opportunities include:

  • Interdisciplinary research collaboration

  • Policy-relevant research initiatives

  • Knowledge mobilization and impact-focused projects

For Students and Trainees

Develop skills, experience, and networks at the intersection of health, sustainability, and systems thinking.

Opportunities include:

  • Research involvement

  • Experiential learning and applied projects

  • Conferences, workshops, and leadership development

For Policymakers and Public-Sector Leaders

Engage with evidence and expertise to support effective, equitable, and forward-looking decision-making.

Opportunities include:

  • Policy-relevant research engagement

  • Decision-support and advisory collaboration

  • Participation in convenings and dialogues

For Industry and Innovation Partners

Work with McMaster to co-develop, test, and scale Planetary Health solutions.

Opportunities include:

  • Applied research partnerships

  • Innovation and implementation collaboration

  • Systems-level problem-solving initiatives

For Community and Non-Profit Organizations

Partner to ensure Planetary Health solutions reflect lived experience, equity considerations, and local context.

Opportunities include:

  • Co-designed initiatives

  • Community-informed research

  • Knowledge exchange and engagement

What Engagement Looks Like

Planetary Health engagement may involve:

  • Collaborative research and innovation

  • Knowledge exchange and co-learning

  • Leadership forums and conferences

  • Policy and decision-support activities

Engagement models are flexible and tailored to the needs of partners and communities.

Staying Connected

Stay informed about Planetary Health activities, research, events, and opportunities at McMaster.

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