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PHA Members Launch a New Planetary Health Chair Centering Indigenous Knowledge
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PHA Members Launch a New Planetary Health Chair Centering Indigenous Knowledge

The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador and Fundación Pondera launch the Planetary Health Chair “Amazonas,” which is adopting an Amazonian perspective to address global environmental challenges by bridging modern science with Indigenous and traditional knowledge.

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How to Engage Students in Intergenerational Justice for Planetary Health: Insights from Nagasaki University’s Future Design Workshop

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How to Engage Students in Intergenerational Justice for Planetary Health: Insights from Nagasaki University’s Future Design Workshop

Their new reflection piece offers a step-by-step guide to running inclusive, cross-disciplinary workshops that blend imagination, systems thinking, and local context—a powerful model other institutions can replicate.

Dr. Adewunmi Oluwaseun Adebayo

Planetary Health at COP30

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Planetary Health at COP30

As the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) convenes November 10-21 in Belém, Brazil, the Planetary Health community will advocate for human well-being—rooted in the health of Earth’s natural systems—through initiatives, campaigns, and activities leading up to and during the summit. If you have COP30 updates to add, please reach out to hannah.blair@jhu.edu.

Building a Digital Media Hub for Planetary Health and Environmental Justice in MENA

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Building a Digital Media Hub for Planetary Health and Environmental Justice in MENA

HEECO Planet is a digital media platform advancing Planetary Health by producing science-based content and initiatives that connect climate, environment, and public health—empowering communities across North Africa and the Middle East to take informed, just, and sustainable action.

Supporting Healthy Childhoods in the Mediterranean

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Supporting Healthy Childhoods in the Mediterranean

The Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health is advancing Planetary Health in the Mediterranean by tracking how environmental factors affect children’s health.

Strengthening Science-Policy-Practice Linkages for Planetary Health in Africa
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Strengthening Science-Policy-Practice Linkages for Planetary Health in Africa

The Africa Research and Impact Network (ARIN) advances Planetary Health by centering African leadership, Indigenous knowledge, and youth engagement to address the interconnected challenges of climate, environment, and health.