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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.

What defines the network

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

Key figures of the Planetary Health Europe network

Network at glance

157

Member institutions

2000+

Individual members

18

Countries

77%

National-level actors

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)

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Planetary Health Europe Hub Working Groups

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Science Working Group

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

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

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

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.

Save the date!

Save the date! Monthly Seminar European Planetary Health Alliance – Carlos Faerrón

Apr 07, 2026 • Online

Save the date! Monthly Seminar European Planetary Health Alliance – Carlos Faerrón

In this webinar, Dr. Carlos A. Faerron Guzmán will explore key insights from his work on planetary health, focusing on the intersection between human health and Earth systems. In particular, he will highlight emerging solutions and integrated approaches to today’s environmental and health challenges. Dr. Faerron Guzmán is a physician and global health expert, currently serving as Director of Global Health Programs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and as a Senior Advisor to the Planetary Health Alliance. His work centers on health equity, environmental change, and transformative education.

Virtual | Free