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NEWSLETTER

December 2025

A regenerative future is one where all living and functioning systems, processes, entities, and beings thrive and flourish together, inherently reaching their full potential in collaboration with all other systems, processes, and entities in what is recognized as an interconnected world.
Dr. David Webb
Regenerative Business and Planetary Health educator, researcher, and author from the The University of Western Australia shared his insights at the Planetary Health Annual Meeting 2025.

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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 the next couple of weeks. For those celebrating, we wish you rest, connection, and a joyful season.

Community News

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. 

New Alliance Members

Educated Choices Program

Educated Choices Program

Non-Profit Organization

Educated Choices Program

Year Joined: 2025 · United States

The Educated Choices Program advances Planetary Health by providing free, science-based education that helps young people understand how food choices influence human health, climate stability, biodiversity, and the well-being of communities worldwide. Our global presentations and educator resources integrate current research on food systems and environmental impacts, empowering students to make informed decisions that support both personal and planetary well-being. As a member of the Planetary Health Alliance, we are committed to sharing insights from our large-scale youth education initiatives, collaborating with fellow members to strengthen evidence-based Planetary Health education, and expanding access to high-quality learning resources across diverse regions. We look forward to building partnerships that amplify youth engagement, accelerate knowledge exchange, and support collective action for a healthier future for people and the planet.

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Co-Flourish

Co-Flourish

Non-Profit Organization

Co-Flourish

Year Joined: 2025 · Netherlands

Co-Flourish is a social impact venture that empowers community-led nature-based solutions with transparent, Planetary Health–aligned impact measurement across climate, biodiversity, health, and equity. We apply this lens in all projects—for example, supporting community beekeeping for income and mental well-being in Tigray, Ethiopia, and co-developing youth-led integrated waste management and mangrove restoration in Zanzibar. As members of the Planetary Health Alliance, we will contribute open case studies, practical indicator toolkits, and training modules on theories of change, mixed-methods evaluation (including intangible impacts), and evidence translation for policy and finance. We seek active collaboration with PHA staff and members through regular knowledge exchange, matchmaking with locally rooted implementers and researchers, and co-creation of feasible, comparable metrics that strengthen financing pathways for high-integrity, health-positive nature projects worldwide.

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In this newsletter, click on the tabs above to explore the full collection of:

  • Research & Policy: Groundbreaking literature exploring the human health effects of shifts in Earth’s natural systems caused by human activity
  • Opportunities: Jobs, funding, fellowships, and more
  • Events: Planetary Health conferences, webinars, and trainings
  • Read | Watch | Listen: Must-read articles, inspiring videos, and podcasts

Now is the moment for #PlanetaryHealth to shine. Thank you for being part of this growing global community.

2025 Planetary Health Annual Meeting Abstracts

Research and Evaluation Planetary Health Frameworks

• Meeting Abstracts/ Reports

2025 Planetary Health Annual Meeting Abstracts

We are deeply grateful for your contributions to the Planetary Health Annual Meeting 2025. This special issue brings together 22 selected abstracts from the meeting, showcasing innovative research, emerging insights, and collective efforts that mark an important milestone in strengthening the global Planetary Health movement.

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