Dear Planetary Health Changemaker,

Across our global movement the next generation of Planetary Health leaders are shaping a more just and resilient future. This month, we announced our 2026 cohort of Planetary Health Campus Ambassadors (PHCAs): 47 students across 22 countries and 40 institutions advancing action on their campuses at the intersection of human health and ecological flourishing.

Where Our Campus Ambassadors Are Driving Change

Map showing the global distribution of Planetary Health Campus Ambassadors

We’re also proud to welcome a new cohort of Fellows who will be joining our two stellar Education Fellows. Our four Impact Fellows will mentor PHCAs while leading independent projects on climate and migration, circular healthcare economies, and Planetary Health literacy, and our Communications Fellow will help tell stories from across our Next Generation network.

Curious to learn more from youth leaders? Last year, our Next Gen Speaker Series spotlighted voices from Nigeria to Indonesia, showcasing solutions on eco-anxiety, climate education, and food system resilience. Our series will launch again in April with a workshop on storytelling – more to come soon!

Explore a curated selection of Planetary Health updates below, or browse our full collection of research & policy articles, events, opportunities, and community stories.

Youth Reimagine a World Without Single-Use Plastics

Can Wildfire Exposure During Pregnancy Affect the Risk of Autism Among Children?

PHCA Seemab Mehmood Calls for a Planetary Health Approach to Flood Management in South and Southeast Asia

Apply for GCCHE's Student Fellowship Supporting Emerging Leaders in Climate and Health

Media Exposure and Government Inaction are Driving Eco-Anxiety Among Young Adults and Teens

Children & Teens: Share Your Story of How the Ocean Inspires and Protects Your Community for a Prize

Medical Students: Bring Plant-Based Food to Your Campuses Through PAN International's Grant

Call for Papers: Advancing Equity and Solutions for Maternal and Child Health in a Changing Climate

Help Shape Innovation for Planetary Health at the AI Working Group Speaker Series Launch

Take Action

Save the date: The Planetary Health Annual Meeting 2027 will take place June 7-11 in Tokyo – sign up for the mailing list to receive updates.
Join the Planetary Health Europe Regional Hub on March 3 from 3-4 PM CET for their monthly scientific webinar series with PHA Faculty Director Sam Myers. His presentation will explore: The Silent Pandemic: How Earth System Changes are Driving a Global Health Crisis.
How does Planetary Health intersect with our food systems? PHA launched a new content calendar to amplify Planetary Health topics, with March featuring food systems. Members are invited to submit food-related initiatives via our blog or by reaching out directly.
Climate Interactive is seeking a partner to co-develop a Wellcome Climate Impact Award proposal that combines their data-driven modeling with regional expertise to generate context-specific evidence at the climate-health nexus.

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