The mission of the Planetary Health North America Regional Hub is to inspire, coalesce, and connect North Americans, in solidarity with all beings, to empower bold, transformative action through the pursuit of knowledge, accountability, integrity, and empathy, centering interconnection within nature and embracing Indigenous Knowledge Systems to restore Planetary Health.
From global walkouts and strikes to protests and boycotts, youth climate activists are showing how collective action can drive real change by organizing and mobilizing thousands around bold campaigns. At the same time, health professionals are bringing their expertise and trusted voices to the fight. Listen to the podcast to explore we can bring these groups together to amplify impact and tackle the complex challenges of climate change.
Equipping future climate and health advocates: Piloting a locally focused health effects of climate change curriculum in providence county schools. BMC Public Health.
Health and Care SystemsNature-Based Solutions (NBS)
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Case Studies
Canada’s PaRx Program – Greening Physical Activity
Eileen Nicolle, Ashley Aimone, Samantha Green, Melissa Lem, Erica Di Ruggiero, Shaza A. Fadel, Ojistoh Horn
Featuring “PaRx,” a Parks Prescription program in Canada, this case study details how formally integrating the natural environment with health care can have positive effects on both human health and ecosystems.