Frequently Asked Questions

CHECOD integrates planetary health into its work by linking health systems, research, and policy advisory with environmental sustainability and community well-being. We aim to collaborate with the Planetary Health Alliance by sharing evidence-based insights, engaging in joint research, and contributing to advocacy that strengthens resilient health systems. Through partnerships and knowledge exchange, we seek to amplify our role in advancing planetary health within both local and global contexts.

Our organization is committed to integrating a Planetary Health approach into all our actions, recognizing that human well-being is intrinsically linked to the health of Earth’s natural systems. We actively collaborate with strategic partners to implement solutions that reduce our ecological footprint and promote climate resilience within our community. Through innovation, the teaching of values such as compassion, knowledge sharing, and sustainable resource management, we seek to protect biodiversity and ensure an equitable and healthy environment for present and future generations. Together, we will transform the interdependence between people and the planet into actions for positive and lasting impact.

PHUSE – the Swiss Network for Planetary Health Education – fosters the integration of Planetary Health into healthcare-centred study programmes across Switzerland. In line with the Planetary Health Alliance’s vision, the Swiss Universities-funded Initiative empowers students, educators, and professionals to advocate for and drive the socio-ecological transformation towards health equity within the planet’s ecological limits. PHUSE is currently developing a national Planetary Health curriculum for health students, as well as high-quality learning materials and, teach-the-teacher’ courses to enable transformative learning in health faculties across Switzerland.

Our organization advances Planetary Health by mobilizing and empowering young people worldwide to learn about, advocate for, and take action on the interconnected challenges facing human and environmental systems. Through youth clubs, awareness campaigns, educational events, global dialogues, and research initiatives, we work to build knowledge and leadership pathways for the next generation of Planetary Health advocates. We are committed to collaborating with members of the Planetary Health Alliance to enhance youth engagement, strengthen interdisciplinary research, and expand the Alliance’s geographical reach by connecting with new members and communities. By linking young leaders with the broader Alliance community, we aim to cultivate a diverse and globally connected movement advancing Planetary Health for people and the planet.

Società Selvatica is a small non-profit association that organizes nature connection activities. It is registered in Italy as part of RUNTS (Registry of Third Sector Organizations). It collaborates with other institutions, especially the University of Padua (www.unipd.it/en). With multiple departments of this highly prestigious partner – the TESAF Forestry department in particular – and other organizations, it has offered to the public 3 editions of “Cansiglio InVita” (www.cansiglioinvita.it), a nature connection festival in the renowned Cansiglio forest, located in the Veneto region of Italy (1h15 from Venice). The second edition of the festival was focused on the “One Health” vision, while the third edition, held in 2025, was focused on Planetary Health, with a scientific conference and 3 additional days of nature-based activities in the forest (Forest Bathing walks and other activities). Besides this, the association has partnered with an Italian tour operator called Ivy Tour to offer Forest Bathing and nature connection retreats.

The association, whose main goal is to promote nature connection and scientific dissemination, intends to organize more events in the future to raise awareness about Planetary Health. A training project related to Planetary Health is also in the works. Both the events and the training program could involve people from other PHA member organizations.

What we hope to get from the Alliance: networking opportunities, visibility, information and resources on Planetary Health. We will welcome any opportunity to engage with other member organizations and possibly devise joint projects to opt for EU funding or other sources of funds.

Our organization integrates Planetary Health principles into its work by promoting evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine approaches that recognize the interdependence of human health, environmental sustainability, and social systems. We emphasize prevention-focused care, sustainable nutrition, physical activity, and low-carbon health practices across clinical services, education, and policy engagement. Through collaboration with the Planetary Health community and PALM, we aim to align research, advocacy, and capacity-building efforts to advance resilient health systems. We look forward to contributing expertise while learning from global and regional partners to accelerate action at the intersection of health and the environment

The Medical Alliance Against Climate Change is committed to institutional collaboration with the Planetary Health Alliance, specifically focused on the environmental impact on human health.

According to Spanish health authorities, more than one million medical consultations are given in Spain every day. There is evidence that medical advice enjoys high social credibility and a high degree of adherence.
Furthermore, the WHO has declared climate change to be the greatest threat to human health in the coming decades.
The joint collaboration between our organization and the PHA to disseminate information about climate risks to human health will be enriching for both through joint projects and the exchange of experiences.

Istanbul Nişantaşı University Faculty of Medicine integrates Planetary Health into its educational, research, and community engagement activities by embedding environmental determinants of health into the medical curriculum, advancing research on climate-related cardiometabolic diseases, and implementing community-based prevention initiatives. Through sustainable digital education models and interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to train physicians who recognize the interdependence between human health and planetary systems. As a member of the Planetary Health Alliance, we seek to actively collaborate on curriculum development, multicenter research, and student engagement initiatives, while contributing regional perspectives from Türkiye and the Eastern Mediterranean. We are committed to fostering academic partnerships and serving as a regional hub to strengthen global efforts toward sustainable and prevention-oriented healthcare systems.

The Canadian Youth Climate Action Team (CYCAT) is proud to collaborate with the Planetary Health Alliance to help advance our shared vision of a healthy planet. By joining the Planetary Health Alliance, CYCAT commits to continuing to push forward Planetary Health through our events, initiatives, and advocacy. We hope to collaborate with member organizations in the Planetary Health Alliance to further advance Planetary Health and amplify youth-led climate leadership. By working together, we aim to promote systemic solutions that safeguard the Earth’s future.

GoodPlanet Belgium integrates Planetary Health principles into its environmental education, school greening, and community transition programmes by explicitly linking ecosystem integrity, climate action, biodiversity restoration, and sustainable food systems to human health and well-being. Through large-scale engagement with schools, youth, and organisations across Belgium, we translate scientific knowledge into practical, measurable actions that strengthen both ecological resilience and community health outcomes. By joining the Planetary Health Alliance, we aim to collaborate with researchers, educators, and practitioners to co-develop evidence-based educational tools, advance shared impact metrics, and contribute implementation expertise from the NGO and school sectors. We are committed to fostering cross-sector partnerships and youth engagement initiatives that operationalise Planetary Health locally while contributing to global learning and collective impact.

The Youth Platform for Sustainability (PTS) is a youth-led organization in Romania working to strengthen climate, environmental, and social resilience through credible participation and evidence-informed public engagement. We act as a bridge between youth communities and decision-making systems, convening young people, scientists, educators, and public institutions, and translating that work into usable outputs such as analyses, practical plans, and public-facing reports. PTS builds collaboration by connecting complementary expertise and ensuring youth participation is representative, safe, and accountable. Through the Planetary Health Alliance, we will contribute insights from Romania and Central and Eastern Europe while building global partnerships across the Alliance to exchange practice, co-develop pilots and tools, and support real-world implementation in diverse contexts.

What would the world be like if it functioned like a forest?

We promote activities and practices of deep connection with Nature, care and environmental education, converting ideas into concrete gestures with a strong transformative impact.

In our actions we are inspired by the trees: we network, we create solid, lasting and transversal alliances, with the ultimate goal of moving individual responsibility, awakening the feeling of belonging and building a society more attentive to the good of the planet.

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