At Wits Planetary Health Research, sustainability principles are deeply embedded within our organisational culture and daily practices. As leaders in planetary health research, we continuously drive advocacy initiatives for robust environmental accountability within academic institutions and broader society.
Our team has demonstrated success in implementing carbon mitigation frameworks across various research programs, including Welcome Trust
projects and the European Union HIGH Horizons initiative. Through systematic quantification of emissions, evidence-based modelling, and strategic interventions, we've achieved significant reductions in our environmental impact. We actively share our expertise with other organisations, including our strategic guidance to the South African Medical Research Council's Directors Symposium, and collaborate with international partners like Trinity College Dublin, which brings strong complementary expertise through their Vice President for Biodiversity and Climate Action and comprehensive green campus programme.