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Introducing PHA’s 2026 Thematic Newsletter Series

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Introducing PHA’s 2026 Thematic Newsletter Series

Explore PHA’s 2026 Thematic Newsletter Content Calendar, designed around key global moments and emerging priorities across the Planetary Health field. The page also serves as a community call for submissions, inviting partners worldwide to share blogs, events, opportunities, and organizational updates tied to upcoming themes.

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Tolulope Ayantayo: The Intersection of Policy & Culture for Clean Water

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Tolulope Ayantayo: The Intersection of Policy & Culture for Clean Water

Tolu is a lawyer based in Lagos, Nigeria. In this video, he shares insights into his work as a legal professional and SDGs advocate, focusing on sensitizing local communities and influencing policies to prevent waterborne diseases. He also mentioned cultural practices that promotes conservation of water in the Yoruba culture.

Kyoko Kita: Sea Level Rise & Earthquake Risks in Ishikawa

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Kyoko Kita: Sea Level Rise & Earthquake Risks in Ishikawa

Kyoko is from Ishikawa prefecture known for its beautiful landscape, and has the famous beach driveway. This precious sightseeing landscape is facing sea level rise, and is estimated to disappear in the near future. Ishikawa also experienced a major earthquake in 2024, resulting in liquefaction due to under surface water that caused serious damage to houses and roads.

Strengthening Planetary Health in Asia

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Strengthening Planetary Health in Asia

PHA’s trips to Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia reveal growing momentum for Planetary Health leadership in Asia.

Planetary Health Alliance and Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health