FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Planetary Health, PHA membership, and our key initiatives. Check out our policies to learn more about how to engage with PHA.


How can I get involved with Planetary Health?

Join our Online Community to network and collaborate directly with others engaging in Planetary Health work all around the globe. Say hello >

For more ideas, please explore this website to find the initiatives and communities that interest you most or align with your organization’s mission. Get involved >

How do I become a member of PHA?

The process for individual and organizational PHA membership is different.

  • All individuals (ages 13+) are accepted as members within the Hylo platform and can therefore begin engaging with the PHA community from day one; simply join the Online Community and follow the instructions! Individual membership > 
  • Mission-aligned organizations must complete an application form that is reviewed monthly. Upon acceptance, organizations and their points-of-contact will be guided into the community. Organizational membership >
Does it cost anything to become a member of PHA?

Membership in the Alliance is free for both individuals and organizations at this time. We encourage all interested parties to join our community!

Is PHA able to directly provide its members with funding?

PHA is not a grant-making organization and does not provide direct financial support or funding to our members.

What is Hylo?

The PHA Online Community is hosted on Hylo, a digital platform to communicate and foster action to regenerate our communities and our planet through online tools designed for grassroots collaboration. Hylo is accessible to all individual and organizational members of PHA. Hylo users can easily find other changemakers according to geography, skills, and interests; share announcements, discussions, events, requests and offers; and start projects and groups to take action for Planetary Health!

Online community >

What is the best way to share Planetary Health research, opportunities, resources, events, and media with the PHA community?
  • The PHA Online Community is the best way to share opportunities and news directly. Join Hylo to collaborate with others and spread the word about events or updates from your community!
  • Contribute to our monthly newsletter by submitting relevant research & policy, events, opportunities, and news using the newsletter submission form.
  • Follow us on social media. Tag and message us on social media so that we can amplify your message! Our social media account links and handles are in the footer of this website.
  • Present your research, movement building solutions, and more at a PHA event, such as a Member Community Call, our Planetary Health Annual Meeting, and more. Contact us to learn more.

Our Newest Members

Biozid Climate Institute

Biozid Climate Institute

Non-Profit Organization

Wildlife Conservation and Environment Protection around Virunga

Wildlife Conservation and Environment Protection around Virunga

Non-Profit Organization

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Turku University of Applied Sciences

University/Academic Institution

Community Action Against Plastic Waste (CAPws)

Community Action Against Plastic Waste (CAPws)

Non-Profit Organization

FEMPOWER LATAM

FEMPOWER LATAM

Other

V-Life Savers Foundation

V-Life Savers Foundation

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Myanmar Community Health Society (MCHS)

Myanmar Community Health Society (MCHS)

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Lovexair Foundation

Lovexair Foundation

Non-Profit Organization

Health Equity and Systems Transformation Portfolio, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary

Health Equity and Systems Transformation Portfolio, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary

University/Academic Institution

Fundación Salud Planetaria

Fundación Salud Planetaria

Non-Profit Organization

Bangladesh Institute of Innovative Health Research

Bangladesh Institute of Innovative Health Research

Non-Profit Organization

EquiRoots Climate Collective

EquiRoots Climate Collective

Non-Profit Organization