Last Call for Symposium Proposals • Planetary Health News •
Upcoming OCS Events • Local Orchard Spotlight |
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Happy 2026 from the Office of Climate & Sustainability! Check out our latest newsletter for the extended call for proposals for our April Sustainability Symposium, updates from the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health and the Planetary Health Alliance, info on upcoming OCS events, and a spotlight on one of Hopkins Dining’s local partners, plus news and events from across JHU and beyond. Stay warm out there!
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LAST CALL: Symposium Call for Proposals EXTENDED to Jan. 30 |
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The Sustainability Leadership Council is seeking submissions for the 7th Annual JHU Sustainability Symposium. The event, which will be held April 8, 2026, will feature dialogue on important sustainability topics through cross-disciplinary presentations, panel discussions, research posters, and tabling opportunities. All JHU faculty, students, and staff are invited to submit presentation ideas.
The submission deadline has been extended to TODAY, Friday, January 30, 2026. Learn more on the symposium web page or email sustainability@jhu.edu. We look forward to your submissions!
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Planetary Health Updates from JHIPH & PHA |
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Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health (JHIPH) is launching a new Food Systems Research Hub to accelerate transdisciplinary food-systems and nutrition-focused research that contributes to improving Planetary Health outcomes, joining their existing Air Quality and Infectious Disease Research Hubs. On February 12, join JHIPH for a hands-on, interactive working lunch where participants can directly shape and engage with the work taking form through the Food Systems Hub – learn more and register here.
JHIPH is also partnering with Johns Hopkins University’s 2026 Discovery Awards and 2026 Nexus Awards by offering additional funding for Planetary Health track proposals that seek to address the degradation of Earth’s natural systems and its impacts on human health and well-being. Learn more and apply now – applications due mid-February.
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The Planetary Health Alliance (PHA) recently released their "2025 in Review,” highlighting milestones, trends, and the alliance’s growth, as well as a new Three-Year Strategic Plan for 2026-2028.
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Save the Date: Upcoming Office of Climate and Sustainability Events
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The Office of Climate and Sustainability has a packed schedule this semester, with even more things to be announced. Please save the date for the following events – we look forward to seeing you there!
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Weaver’s Orchard: Orchard Products with Local Flavor and Farm Fresh Quality |
Weaver’s Orchard in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, operates year-round with a diverse range of farm products rooted in their homegrown orchard harvests, including apples and cider, berries, peaches, pears, and more. Read our latest Farm Flock post to learn more about the orchard and their sustainable practices.
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| – Maryland Department of the Environment
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– Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence
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One way to reduce waste is by composting food scraps and leftovers, instead of sending them to the landfill!
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MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy Information Session
With Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs
Feb 10 | 12 – 1 PM OR 7:30 – 8:30 PM | Virtual
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| Bolton Hill Pruning
With Midtown Community Benefits District
Jan 31 | 9 AM – 12 PM | Fitzgerald Park
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Guided Nature Walk
With Masonville Cove Partnership
Feb 7 | 10 – 11:30 AM | Masonville Cove
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Lover’s Owl Prowl
With Baltimore City Recreation and Park
Feb 14 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Gwynns Falls Leakin Park
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Spring 2026 Undergraduate Sustainability Case Competition at Penn State
The Smeal Center for the Business of Sustainability at Penn State is now accepting registrations for the Spring 2026 Undergraduate Sustainability Case Competition. This interdisciplinary, team- based competition is open to undergraduate students from colleges and universities beyond Penn State and is designed to engage students in applying business-informed thinking to real-world social and environmental challenges. Click here to learn more and register.
Open Positions:
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