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| Today marks a major milestone for our community: 10 years of the Planetary Health Alliance. |
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| View in browser Dear Planetary Health Changemaker,   Today marks a major milestone for our community: 10 years of the Planetary Health Alliance. As we close 2025, we’re reflecting on a decade of collective action, community leadership, and global momentum toward a world where people and planet can thrive.    This year, the PHA network came together in powerful ways—from the Planetary Health Annual Meeting 2025 and the inaugural Planetary Health Youth Challenge to a comprehensive Annual Reviews article and a landmark commentary bridging the Planetary Health and Planetary Boundaries communities. We welcomed our 550th member organization, spotlighted 14 stories of resilience and innovation across our network, and hosted seven Planetary Health Roadmap Working Groups collaborating to advance healthier ecosystems for all.    To every member of the Planetary Health community: thank you. Your leadership, creativity, and commitment are shaping what the next 10 years, and the future of our planet, will look like.    The PHA team will be offline for a couple of weeks. For those celebrating, we wish you rest, connection, and a joyful season.  In this email, you'll find brief highlights of the latest Planetary Health updates and PHA community news. For a deeper dive, explore the full newsletter featuring research and policy articles, events, opportunities, and multimedia on Planetary Health. Take Action Join us at the Our Planet, Our Health Convention from February 28 to March 3: Connect in person or virtually with experts across disciplines to accelerate action toward a sustainable, healthier, and more equitable world.  Participate in Reclaim the Economy Week: Wellbeing Economy Alliance and Earth4All have created this week to support bold ideas to redesign our economies in service of people and planet. The Latest   Discover a curated selection of recent research, policy updates, events, opportunities, and news from the Planetary Health community. Advancing systems change: Special issue features 22 abstracts from PHAM 2025 Malaysia launches whole-of-nation strategy for Planetary Health governance Lancet Countdown launches initiative driving locally led climate and health solutions in Africa Eight recommendations for co-producing ocean plans with Indigenous knowledge holders Mindful eating helps care for our health and the planet  Join leaders in Washington, D.C. area, or online to safeguard health in a changing climate WWF and IUCN's new self-paced course supports effective area-based conservation efforts Help inform the UN's 2026 report on climate financing and human rights Request for proposals: One Health and antimicrobial stewardship training in Africa EXPLORE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THIS MONTH Community Spotlight   Voices and stories from the frontlines of change that inspire action and deepen understanding. Meet the Planetary Health Alliance’s Newest Global Secretariat Team Members    We’re thrilled to welcome Itoro Inoyo, Program Specialist, and Virginia Comer, Director of Leadership Giving, to the PHA Global Secretariat team! Itoro brings over a decade of experience in global health with USAID and the Clinton Health Access Initiative, while Virginia joins us from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, bringing expertise in leadership giving and building meaningful philanthropic partnerships.    As Climate Change Strains Madagascar’s Health Systems, Pivot Responds with Planetary Health Solutions    Madagascar’s geography and chronic poverty make it one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. PHA member organization Pivot is responding by leading local, science-driven initiatives that show how climate-resilient health systems can protect communities and save lives amid worsening climate impacts.    Forest Therapy Nurtures Minds at Deakin University    Can the forest be a classroom? Based in Australia, Deakin University’s new campus-based Forest Therapy trail uses the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku to help students and staff reduce stress, boost well-being, and deepen their connection with nature.  CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEXT NEWSLETTER Planetary Health Alliance, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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