Climate Change, Food Systems, and Public Health: Planetary Health and Policy Solutions

3 Credits.

Examines the interconnected relationship between climate change, food systems, and public health through the lens of Planetary Health. Explores how climate change impacts agricultural production, global food supply chains, food security, consumption patterns, and nutrition—and how these shifts influence health outcomes across populations. Introduces the core concepts of Planetary Health and emphasizes the importance of sustainable and equitable food systems in maintaining both human and environmental well-being. Reviews global, national, and local policies and programs focused on mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Prepares students to critically evaluate and contribute to policy solutions that advance health and sustainability in the context of a changing climate.