Search

Menu

Join Us

Close

NEWSLETTER

May 2025

Man's attitude toward nature is today critically important simply because we have now acquired a fateful power to alter and destroy nature. But man is a part of nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself? [We are] challenged as mankind has never been challenged before to prove our maturity and our mastery, not of nature, but of ourselves.
 – Rachel Carson, marine biologist, writer, and conservationist, appearing on a CBS documentary about her book Silent Spring shortly before her death from breast cancer in 1964.

Click the tabs below to explore the latest in Planetary Health. On desktop, hover over the image cards for more information. On mobile, scroll horizontally to see all five tabs.

Read | Watch | Listen

See more

Stay connected with the latest articles, videos, and podcasts to keep you informed on Planetary Health.

The Case for Planetary Health Video

Planetary Health Frameworks

• Introductory Resources

The Case for Planetary Health Video

Watch as Samuel Myers, director of the Planetary Health Alliance, explores humanity’s impact on the planet and the need for a new path forward before it’s too late.
United Nations Science, Technology and Innovation Forum 2025: Side Event on The Nexus Between Planetary Crises and Youth Mental Health

Mental Health Youth Voices

• Videos

United Nations Science, Technology and Innovation Forum 2025: Side Event on The Nexus Between Planetary Crises and Youth Mental Health

Planetary Health Alliance, Women Leaders for Planetary Health, and SERAC Bangladesh

This session explores the mental health impacts of Planetary Health challenges on youth, with a strong focus on young women and girls.
Why We Need Scientists Now, More Than Ever. Reuters.

Climate Change Resource Scarcity

• News

Why We Need Scientists Now, More Than Ever. Reuters.

Oelwang, JK.

Amid climate crisis and rising anti-science sentiment, this piece calls for urgent global investment in scientific research, Indigenous knowledge, and collective action to ensure a stable, healthy planet for future generations.
Perspectives on the Wellbeing Economy and Planetary Health

Economics and Economic Systems Planetary Health Frameworks

• Podcasts

Perspectives on the Wellbeing Economy and Planetary Health

Whyte, C., Somekh, D., and Ticehurst, S.

This podcast explores how the wellbeing economy concept can tackle the urgent challenges of Planetary Health — covering topics such as Donut Economics, the historical challenges of extractive, mainstream economics, and finding hope from youth movements.
Killer fungi to spread as climate heats up. Financial Times.

Infectious Diseases Noncommunicable Diseases

• News

Killer fungi to spread as climate heats up. Financial Times.

Peel, M.

Climate change is accelerating the global spread of the deadly fungus Aspergillus, which infects millions of people annually. Rising temperatures could expose millions more to infections, especially the immunocompromised, threatening human health and food security.
Planetary Health Challenge 2025 – Finalist Presentations

Technology and Innovation Youth Voices

• Videos

Planetary Health Challenge 2025 – Finalist Presentations

Planetary Health Alliance

The top three teams from The Planetary Health Challenge 2025 made their presentations to Planetary Health experts on April 23, 2025. This global competition was designed to inspire innovative solutions addressing the impacts of destabilized natural systems on human health and all life on Earth, with a special focus on freshwater.
Nursing The Future: Planetary Health and Navigating Climate Emergencies for Newly Graduated Nurses

Health and Care Systems

• Videos

Nursing The Future: Planetary Health and Navigating Climate Emergencies for Newly Graduated Nurses

Nursing the Future

In this presentation, CANE leaders Fiona Hanley, Émilie Tremblay, and Joanna Law share about the Nursing Toolkit for Planetary Health (CFNU, CANE) and how new nurses can include planetary health concepts in care of others, even during climate crisis.
How storytelling, creativity and collaborations can inspire climate action. The Conversation.

Arts Collaboration and Partnerships

• News

How storytelling, creativity and collaborations can inspire climate action. The Conversation.

Manosa Nyblon, C. and Flint, S.

“We Are the Possible” is a global initiative using storytelling, arts, and education to inspire climate action, connect science with society, engage youth, and embed culture into climate policy for a more sustainable future.
Health Literacy as a Catalyst for Women’s Well-Being and Planetary Health. Economist Impact.

Education Equity and Justice

• News

Health Literacy as a Catalyst for Women’s Well-Being and Planetary Health. Economist Impact.

Sørensen, K.

Health literacy empowers women to improve personal and Planetary Health, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Enhancing Planetary Health literacy can drive climate resilience, sustainable practices, and health equity through community leadership and education.
ABCs of Planetary Health

Education Planetary Health Frameworks

• Books

ABCs of Planetary Health

Melody W., Yina S., DaCunha E., et al.

Created by Planetary Health Campus Ambassadors from 5+ countries, this book shares diverse ways to inspire children to understand and protect the vital connection between our planet’s health and human well-being.

Find more to Read | Watch | Listen

Browse articles, videos, and podcasts to stay informed on the latest happenings in Planetary Health.

Add to the Read | Watch | Listen

Use the form to submit materials to be added to our curated collection of Planetary Health resources.

Close

Close