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A healthy Europe depends on a healthy environment. The Planetary Health Europe Regional Hub is dedicated to creating a European network where Planetary Health is integrated into all aspects of society, from research and education to policymaking and everyday living.

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The Europe Hub Secretariat

A new phase for Planetary Health in Europe

The European Hub of the Planetary Health Alliance has transitioned to a new Secretariat based in Barcelona, bringing together a cluster of leading institutions across research, policy, education, and health.

This new phase aims to strengthen collaboration and expand the network’s impact across Europe.

PHA Europe Core Partners Platform (2026)

The Core Partners Platform is a light, flexible and collaborative group that supports the strategic development of the European Secretariat.

Established through a co-creation process involving interviews, consultation meetings and a prioritisation exercise, the Platform brings together leading organisations committed to advancing Planetary Health across Europe.

The Platform will meet 2–3 times per year to provide strategic advice, strengthen collaboration and help shape the future development of the Alliance. It is not a closed group and will continue expanding over time.

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Key figures of the Planetary Health Europe network

Network at glance

165

Member institutions

2000+

Individual members

19

Countries

What defines the network

The network is predominantly oriented toward advocacy and knowledge production, reflecting its foundation in research and civil society engagement.

Where the network is based

The network spans 19 European countries, with strong concentrations in Western Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, and Germany.

Representation likely reflects differences in national coordination models and framing, rather than activity levels alone.

The group at the first Planetary Health Europe Hub Convening at ARTIS in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. (September, 2022)

Tree-lined streets in Barcelona, Spain provide shade, reduce urban heat, and support cleaner air and healthier urban living.

Wildfires threatening communities in Estreito da Calheta, Portugal, intensified by rising temperatures and prolonged drought conditions.

Severe flooding disrupting infrastructure and daily life in Germany as climate-related risks intensify.

Cycling infrastructure in the Netherlands supports low-emission transport and healthier, more sustainable cities.

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Planetary Health Europe Hub Working Groups

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Science Working Group

WG Leads: Francesca Costabile and Peter Stenvinkel

Aims to improve scientific dialogue by sharing personal experiences of individuals and organizations embracing the Planetary Health approach and facilitating cross-disciplinary empathy and collaboration.

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Education Working Group

WG Leads: Cristina O'Callaghan, Carme Carrión and Jennifer Cole

Focuses on integrating Planetary Health into education and training at all levels, designing curricula, and ensuring topics complement rather than replace existing learning and training.

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Policy and Advocacy Working Group

WG Leads: Arnau Queralt, Chiara Caddedu, Martin Hermann

Serves as a bridge between Hub members, governments, and parliaments to promote Planetary Health on political agendas and integrate sustainability into policies at all levels.

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Movement Building Working Group

WG Leads: Marina Albarracin, Chantal Riggs, Marju Prass

Aims to activate and expand the Planetary Health movement in Europe by connecting actors, identifying leverage points for change, and mobilizing grassroots organisations and emerging leaders into collective action.

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Explore our webinar series

Planetary Health Europe Webinar Series

Watch recordings of our monthly scientific webinars exploring the connections between health, environment, and society. Hear from leading experts and discover solutions shaping planetary health in Europe and beyond.