Connecting individuals and organizations to global and local movements for Planetary Health.
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As awareness grows of the profound links between environmental change and human health, communities and organizations are mobilizing campaigns that tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time—air pollution, climate change, fossil fuel dependence, among others. Across sectors and geographies, there is an urgent need to scale efforts that both protect health and restore the natural systems we rely on. We invite our community to explore and engage with these campaigns, championing Planetary Health solutions that create healthier people and a more sustainable planet.
Canada’s healthcare system generates hundreds of thousands of tonnes of waste and contributes close to 5% of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions, more than aviation and shipping combined.
On October 6, health professionals are launching Canada’s first-ever National Day of Action on Planetary Health. Want to participate? Sign the open letter calling for national action on planetary health and find an action!
Led by Planetary Health Alliance member Lovexair Foundation, Check@air is an easy online questionnaire that will help you receive a personalized assessment and determine the status of your respiratory condition.
You can also join the first user-friendly Global Health Map that reflects citizens’ lung health across communities. The map provides insights into both diagnosed and undiagnosed respiratory diseases and breathing conditions.
The Global Climate & Health Alliance is leading the #BreakFossilFuelInfluence campaign, calling on health organizations to stop working with PR and ad agencies that also work for the fossil fuel industry.
Signing the Fossil-Free Health Communications commitment means your organisation is: