This month, Planetary Health has taken center stage in climate negotiations, public health discussions, and global health planning. At Beijing’sWorld Health Forum, leaders from Tsinghua University, the Chinese government, WHO, and the UN dedicated a full day to strengthening Planetary Health research, education, and policy collaboration. Meanwhile, at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, PHA staff and members shared strategies for communicating Planetary Health and emphasized the importance of listening to and learning from Indigenous communities. The message is clear: Planetary Health is public health.
For COP30, leaders from 80 countries gathered in Belém, Brazil, and launched TheBelém Health Action Plan, supported by a $300 million commitment by global philanthropies, including the Rockefeller Foundation. In addition, theWe Are the Possibleanthology was released, featuring 12 poems co-created by the global community including PHA members. Across gatherings, the Planetary Health community is at the forefront of driving a global narrative shift, recognizing that protecting our environment is essential to safeguarding our health.
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 a Planetary Health campaign: PHA is collating actions from the local to global level – take part in Reclaim the Economy Week or track how air pollution and respiratory illness are linked in your community.
Planetary Health researchers: Don't miss the final chance to submit to the Challenges—Journal of Planetary Health Special Issue featuring the proceedings of PHAM 2025.
Celebrate #PlanetaryHealth10: In honor of PHA’s 10th anniversary on December 15,explore a piece celebrating our community’s achievements—and join the movement by weaving this milestoneinto your activities.
The Latest
Discover a curated selection of recent research, policy updates, events, opportunities, and news from the Planetary Health community.
What if the key to healthier, more connected urban living isn't another app or health trend—but a slower, more mindful way of growing and sharing food? The Red de Mercados Agroecológicos de Bogotá Región brings together farmers, promoters, and consumers to build sustainable, fair, and resilient food systems.
Two-term Planetary Health Campus Ambassador and Youth Director for the North America Hub, Amaan Thawer, shares a compelling essay examining how the environmental and human toll of the Salvadoran Civil War continues to shape the country’s journey toward social and ecological recovery.
Maria Arapoty dos Santos is the chief of a village in Pico do Jaraguá, a territory facing threats from deforestation, climate change, and dense urbanization in São Paulo. She highlights the importance of collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to reforest the area and help mitigate the spread of diseases.
