With the UN Climate Conference (COP30) approaching, climate change is top of mind, but it’s only one part of a larger planetary crisis. Biodiversity loss, food system vulnerabilities, and inequities in health and access to resources demand urgent, collaborative solutions.
Last month in Rotterdam, over 500 participants from 50+ countries gathered—both in person and virtually—for the Planetary Health Annual Meeting to redefine what it means to bring humanity into balance with our planet’s natural life support systems (discover the recordings and resources here). Highlights included:
A session on Planetary Health, Peace, and Security exploring how environmental change and conflict intersect (watch the session here)
Recognition of the first-ever global Planetary Health Youth Challenge winners for their Indigenous-based solution to mercury pollution in Indonesia
As we look forward to PHAM 2027 in Tokyo, we welcome your reflections on PHAM 2025 to help us continue fostering a convening that embodies our shared values of hope, inclusivity, humility, and innovation.
In November, many in our global community will gather in Belém, Brazil to bring a Planetary Health perspective to global climate negotiations. If you are attending or organizing COP-related activities, please complete this survey. PHAM 2025 shows that climate action alone isn’t enough: we must tackle interconnected crises to secure a healthy future for all.
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
Want to shape the future of Planetary Health leadership? Apply to become a Campus Ambassador or Impact Fellow with the Planetary Health Alliance.
Join us in person or virtually on November 6 in São Paulo, Brazil for a full-day event featuring a keynote, panels, and workshops on how Planetary Health education can drive climate action ahead of COP30.
Participate in a Planetary Health campaign! PHA is collating actions from the local to global level – learn about Planetary Health Day in Canada, join the Lovexair Foundation’s Global Health Map tracking respiratory conditions and air quality, and more.
Planetary Health researchers: Submitto a special issue of Challenges entitled "Planetary Health: Urgency and Agency for Systems Change,” featuring the proceedings of PHAM 2025.
Celebrate #PlanetaryHealth10: Tomark a decade of impact,we’ve created a piece that celebrates the achievements of our community. Join the movement and incorporate this milestone into your activities throughout 2025.
The Latest
Discover a curated selection of recent research, policy updates, events, opportunities, and news from the Planetary Health community.
To address the interconnected challenges of climate, environment, and health, PHA member organization Africa Research and Impact Network is centering African leadership, Indigenous knowledge, and youth engagement.
An early member of PHA, the Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health monitors how Earth system changes, such as pollution, climate change, and land use, impact the health of primary school children in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Tolulope Ayantayo, a lawyer and Sustainable Development Goals advocate based in Lagos, Nigeria, shares insights into his work at the intersection of law, policy, and community engagement. He emphasizes the importance of drawing on cultural practices and influencing policies to prevent waterborne diseases.
