Critical Environmental Justice Nursing for Planetary Health

Planetary Health Nursing

“…11 The Critical Environmental Justice Nursing for Planetary Health Framework was developed to guide nursing inquiry into this and related topics. 12 This framework describes the structural and infrastructural antecedents of planetary health injustices, including patterns of domination by humans over each other and the natural world. Walker and colleagues note the need to center the leadership of marginalized people and communities in decisionmaking processes related to planetary health research priorities.…”

“…Increasingly, nurse scholars are highlighting the importance of recognizing environmental injustices, being familiar with concepts of climate justice and environmental racism, and understanding that those who are the least responsible for environmental degradation frequently bear the greatest health burdens. 12 One recommendation to advance these efforts is to offer experiential, community-based learning opportunities in higher education. This can help to build partnerships with a wide variety of organizations and agencies, allowing for shared institutional resources and engagement in projects that address the community's needs.…”

“…14 As nurses advocate for or write policies, it's essential that they communicate the root causes of the planetary health crises. 12,26 Amplifying the voices of nurses who live in and work with communities that are disproportionately affected by environmental justice issues, such as those working with Indigenous populations who hold ancestral knowledge of climate-protective practices, is also an essential component of advocacy efforts. 26 Emerging postcolonial critical theories can help guide nurses to deconstruct and disrupt the dominant discourse by challenging colonial capitalist systems.…”

“…26 Emerging postcolonial critical theories can help guide nurses to deconstruct and disrupt the dominant discourse by challenging colonial capitalist systems. 12 As nursing deepens its collaboration with policymakers and community leaders, nurses will become critical to restoring planetary health through their advocacy efforts.…”

“…The Critical Environmental Justice Nursing for Planetary Health Framework was developed to guide nursing inquiry into this and related topics 12. This framework describes the structural and infrastructural antecedents of planetary health injustices, including patterns of domination by humans over each other and the natural world.…”