Upcoming CUGH Events
CUGH 2026 Conference: The Future of Global Health
April 9-12, 2026

Event Details:
Join us for CUGH2026 “The Future of Global Health” in Washington, DC!
We will address current and future threats to global health, sustainable development, and identify how global health can be more impactful, equitable, and effective.
Includes 220+ speakers, 500+ abstracts, 45+ sessions, 12+ workshops, special sessions, film festival, and more!
- Submit your abstract, panel, or pre-conference workshop
- Register for the conference (April 9–12, 2026)
- Book your hotel early to secure a spot
Dates: April 9-12, 2026
Location: The Washington Hilton Hotel
Addressing the Triple Environmental Health Crisis: A Way Forward
October 14, 2025

Event Details:
Watch this engaging symposium!
Watch this dynamic planetary healthy symposium hosted by CUGH and partners, focused on tackling the triple environmental crisis—climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution—through innovative economic strategies and nature-based solutions.
Organizers:
Woutrina Smith – Associate Dean, Global Programs UC Davis
Carlos Faerron – Associate Director, Planetary Health Alliance, Johns Hopkins University
Catherine Machalaba – Planetary Health Scientist, The Nature Conservancy
Keith Martin – Executive Director, CUGH
Featured Speakers:
Pushpam Kumar – Chief Environmental Economist, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Carrie Monahan – Director of Natural Resources, Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians
Chris Overcash – Program Manager, Department of Environmental Health, Johns Hopkins University
Jonathan Patz – Director, Global Health Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Mark Nieuwenhuijsen – Director of Urban Planning, Environmental Health Institute, ISGlobal
Date: October 14, 2025
