What defines the network
The network is predominantly oriented toward advocacy and knowledge production, reflecting its foundation in research and civil society engagement.
Europe
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.
Key figures of the Planetary Health Europe network
Network at glance
163
Member institutions
2000+
Individual members
19
Countries
Where the network is based
The network spans 18 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.
Planetary Health Europe Hub Working Groups
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.
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.
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.
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.
Save the date!
Education
Save the Date: Reactivation of the Working Group on Education
The Working Group on Education is being reactivated, led by Cristina O’Callaghan Gordo, Carme Carrión, and Jennifer Cole. We invite members of the Planetary Health community to join us for an initial consultation meeting to help shape the future direction of the group.
This session will be an opportunity to explore community needs, identify priorities, and discuss how we can collaboratively advance planetary health education and training. Together, we aim to build an active and engaging space for exchange, collaboration, and joint action.
Join us and contribute to defining the next phase of the Working Group.
Civil Society Health and Care Systems
• Research & Reports
Longitudinal changes in motivational determinants of sustainable diets during a pilot blended digital behavior change intervention: A mixed methods study. PLOS Digital Health.
Noncommunicable Diseases Built Environment and Urbanization
• Research & Reports
Health impacts of bus rapid transit systems in seven cities worldwide. Environmental Research.
Life Stage and Reproductive Health Noncommunicable Diseases
• Research & Reports
Planetary health in general practice: A cross-sectional survey in France. Royal College of General Practitioners.
Regional Hub Leads
Josep Maria Antó
Research Professor and Former Founding Scientific Director of ISGlobal.
Marta Pahissa
Director, Centre for Planetary Health Development (FSM/ISGlobal)
Marina Albarracin
Program Manager, Planetary Health Alliance Europe, ISGlobal
Arnau Queralt
Director, Advisory Council for Sustainable Development of Catalonia (CADS); Coordinator, 2030 Catalonia Alliance
Carla Oliva Morell
President, Section of Doctors for Climate Action and Planetary Health, College of Medical Doctors of Barcelona (CoMB)
Cristina O'Callaghan Gordo
Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Open University of Catalonia (UOC)
