David Pencheon

David Pencheon is a Professor at the University of Exeter's Medical School and holds visiting or adjunct roles at the University of Surrey and Monash University. As a UK-trained doctor and former Director of the Sustainable Development Unit for NHS England and Public Health England (2007-2018), his work bridges planetary health, climate policy, and healthcare systems reform.

• 1979: B.A. (Hons) [Cantab]
• 1982: B.M. B.Ch. [Oxon]
• 1983: M.A. [Cantab]
• 1988: M.Sc. in Community Medicine [London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine]
• 1998: Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine (FFPHM)

His research focuses on the intersection of public health and climate change, advocating for environmentally sustainable healthcare systems. He explores large-scale change strategies, post-carbon transitions, and the role of health professionals in planetary stewardship.

Key trends in his recent work include healthcare's environmental footprint analysis, net-zero emissions pathways, and SDG implementation frameworks. His 2022 Lancet Planetary Health article addresses pharmaceutical pollution through systems approaches, while 2020 publications emphasize healthcare sustainability ethics and global climate-health metrics.

Major awards include the 2012 OBE for services to public health and the 2020 BMJ Outstanding Contribution to Health Award.