Introduction
Planetary health and sustainable development are growing objectives for the current world and are critical concepts for those working in the health sector. The nursing profession plays a key role in achieving sustainable healthcare systems and addressing health-related impacts of climate change. Accordingly, nursing students must be exposed to these topics in their education to support the development of high-quality, sustainable healthcare that is resilient against environmental threats.

Main Body
Sydney Nursing School (SNS) partnered with the Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC) to explore planetary health content in the Bachelor of Nursing (BN), and across the broader institution. The PHRC is a student-led evaluation that examines five categories: Planetary Health Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Research, Community Outreach and Advocacy, Support for Student-Led Planetary Health Initiatives, and Campus Sustainability. To date, 151 health professional schools across 18 countries have participated, however nursing schools are underrepresented with no reports from Australian nursing schools.

University of Sydney is 11th in the 2025 QS World Sustainability Rankings, reflecting successful implementation of initiatives for renewable energy, recycling and composting programs, environmentally friendly transport options, and advocacy for student-led initiatives. Planetary health research is a university focus, and SNS academics engage in interdisciplinary research on ‘heat and health’ and ‘disaster response’, aiming to generate solutions to complex issues associated with climate change.

Several SNS Bachelor of Nursing units contain discrete elements of climate change, food security and sustainable development, however, this is limited. There is opportunity to improve implementation and scaffolding of planetary health across the curriculum.

Conclusion:
Improving the implementation of planetary health in the curriculum can support nursing students to develop the skills and knowledge needed to address related health challenges. Our experience participating in PHRC can inform the efforts of other Australian nursing schools, and other health professional groups, to improve planetary health education.