Latin America

The Planetary Health Latin America Regional Hub was formed after the second Planetary Health Annual Meeting (PHAM) in September 2018. Since then, the Latin America Hub has continuously worked towards establishing connections throughout the region.

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Group at the first Latin American Planetary Health Congress held in Concepción, Chile in August 2023

A serene view of Patagonia in Chile, showcasing dramatic snow-capped peaks, lush green hills, mist-covered waters, and a small boat gliding through the tranquil scene. (Photographer: Eric Kronstadt)

One of the Planetary Health Latin America Regional Hub Co-Leads, Raquel de Andrade Cardoso Santiago speaking at a side event held in the Brazilian Pavilion at COP 28.

A misty Amazon rainforest scene in Ecuador. (Photographer: Zdeněk Macháček)

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Notable Projects

Read the Report

Latin America Lancet Report: Health & Climate Change

New report from 114 experts across 54 organizations assesses climate change impacts on Latin American health.

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1st Meeting on Education, Childhood and the Microbial World

This meeting focused on Planetary Health and the impacts of bacterial resistance on communities, especially within children.

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Children’s Book on Planetary Health

“Maria and Chucao’s Journey: an opportunity to understand Planetary Health” reflects on Planetary Health and its intimate relationship with human well-being.

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What is Planetary Health?

Winfred Espejo, an academic at the University of Concepción, discusses the concept of Planetary Health and its importance today.

Regional Contacts

Tatiana Camargo

Tatiana Camargo

Education Fellow / Planetary Health Latin America Regional Hub Lead

Raquel Santiago

Raquel Santiago

Steering Committee / Planetary Health Latin America Regional Hub Lead