News and Events

Our convening and communications efforts build community and connect Stanford findings to policy and impact. Read on for curated Human and Planetary Health news, research, event announcements, and weekly newsletter issues. For help reaching Stanford Human and Planetary Health scholars, contact HPH Managing Director Allison Phillips at ap10@stanford.edu

Featured News

Community-Led Health and Livelihood Programs Helped Protect Rainforests During the Pandemic
July 20, 2026

Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment
News: Disease Ecology in a Changing World
Grants target climate-driven health risks
July 15, 2026

Two Stanford Medicine assistant professors will explore the impact of climate on health risks ranging from extreme heat to parasitic threats

Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment
News Releases
A promising tale from Senegal of fish, rice... and dangerous worms
July 12, 2026

NPR - KQED
News: Disease Ecology in a Changing World

Human and Planetary Health Newsletter

The HPH Newsletter provides the latest news articles, events, and opportunities for advancing the intersection of health and the environment—at Stanford and beyond.

August 07, 2026

Wildfire smoke, blue foods, urban liveability, Project Unleaded jobs

Human and Planetary Health

https://mailchi.mp/9b6926fdc754/human-and-planetary-health-newsletter-4876201?e=aa1601a192
July 24, 2026

HPH Early-Career Awards, wildfire smoke, COVID-19 & rainforests

Human and Planetary Health

https://mailchi.mp/10238865dcfb/human-and-planetary-health-newsletter-4876118?e=aa1601a192
July 10, 2026

Electrification for Health, roads & dengue, heat impacts on the brain

Human and Planetary Health

https://mailchi.mp/6a62688a5ac3/human-and-planetary-health-newsletter-4876030?e=aa1601a192

More Newsletter Issues

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events