East Asia

The Planetary Health East Asia Regional Hub is currently in development, expanding from a Japan Hub to a wider East Asian network. The East Asia Regional Hub is working to set a framework for Planetary Health that harmonizes with the cultural history and views of nature in Japan and other communities.

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Autumn Foliage in Changdeokgung Palace’s Secret Garden, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Photographer: Hannah Turley)

Stream from Shakadang trail in Taroko Gorge National Park, Taiwan. (Photographer: Timo Volz)

The infamous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, Japan (photographer: Oh Taeyeon)

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Notable Projects

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Planning the Planetary Health East Asia Regional Hub

The East Asia Hub organizing committee is asking individuals to complete this survey to understand the specific needs and priorities of the East Asian region.

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Community-oriented Practice for Planetary Health Aging

This project is developing a “Planetary Healthy Aging Index” to assess and visualize community challenges related to Planetary Health, focusing on aging populations.

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Japanese Cafe & Bar

Held in Japanese, these monthly meetings are places to exchange information and experiences related to Planetary Health.

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Launch of the Wider East Asia Hub

Currently, the Japan Hub is collaborating with communities in East Asia to launch a wider Planetary Health East Asia Regional Hub.

Regional Hub Leads


Saori Kashima

Saori Kashima

Planetary Health East Asia Regional Hub Lead

Chiho Watanabe

Chiho Watanabe

Steering Committee / Planetary Health East Asia Regional Hub Lead