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
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.
After the sharp rise in mortality from the severe heatwaves in Europe during summer 2026, the Planetary Health European Hub has addressed European Union authorities in a Declaration on Heat and Health, calling for a radical shift in ambition and resources.
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After the sharp rise in mortality from the severe heatwaves in Europe during summer 2026, the Planetary Health European Hub has addressed European Union authorities in a Declaration on Heat and Health, calling for a radical shift in ambition and resources.
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.
Key figures of the Planetary Health Europe network
Member institutions
Individual members
Countries
The network is predominantly oriented toward advocacy and knowledge production, reflecting its foundation in research and civil society engagement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Climate Change Health and Care Systems
Climate Change Health and Care Systems
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Noncommunicable Diseases Air Pollution
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Civil Society Health and Care Systems
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Research Professor and Former Founding Scientific Director of ISGlobal.
Director, Centre for Planetary Health Development (FSM/ISGlobal)
Program Manager, Planetary Health Alliance Europe, ISGlobal
Director, Advisory Council for Sustainable Development of Catalonia (CADS); Coordinator, 2030 Catalonia Alliance
President, Section of Doctors for Climate Action and Planetary Health, College of Medical Doctors of Barcelona (CoMB)
Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Open University of Catalonia (UOC)
