Planetary Health

Course

Planetary Health is a solutions-oriented, transdisciplinary field focused on how our changing climate and biosphere impact human health. We will explore definitions of health that encompass individuals, communities, and wider natural systems, and examine intersections between shifting disease burden, disaster management and climate adaptation. We will analyse local and international strategies for flourishing that are attuned to equity and climate justice.

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Course code Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using 6 digits.: 250700
Level The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).: 700-level
Credits Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.: 30
Subject: Health

Course planning information

Course notes

All assessments are compulsory

General progression requirements

You may enrol in a postgraduate course (that is a 700-, 800- or 900-level course) if you meet the prerequisites for that course and have been admitted to a qualification which lists the course in its schedule.

1 Critically evaluate transdisciplinary definitions and models of health and wellbeing, and analyse how historical, political, and socio-economic processes have contributed to the emergence of the Anthropocene.
2 Analyse how accelerating climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution affect the health of populations locally and globally, including their contribution to health inequities and shifting burden of disease.
3 Critically assess the role of international, national, local and Indigenous governance actors in addressing climate-related health challenges through collaborative governance and policy action.
4 Examine Indigenous perspectives on the polycrisis and wellbeing, including mātauranga Māori and other Indigenous knowledge systems, and evaluate how these can inform planetary health action across diverse settings.
5 Reflect upon strategies that sustain life and flourishing at the individual, community, societal and planetary levels, including reflection on issues of power, social identity, climate emotions and collective agency.
6 Evaluate the intersections between climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and health systems in strengthening resilient socio-ecological systems.
7 Appraise pathways for Te Tiriti-led climate and planetary health action in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment	Learning outcomes assessed	Weighting
Written Assignment	1 2 3	30%
Oral/Performance/Presentation	2 3 4 5 6 7	30%
Portfolio	2 3 4 5 6 7	40%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes: Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions: Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled): An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled): An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation: Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation: You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio: Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement: Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation: Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test: Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment: Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

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There are no set texts for this course.

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