Quarterly Webinars for Knowledge Sharing
The Education Technical Working Group hosts quarterly webinars on various Planetary Health topics featuring speakers from West Africa and beyond.
West Africa
The Planetary Health West Africa Regional Hub comprises organizations and individuals from all West African countries working to advance Planetary Health within the region and beyond.
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“This image is taken on a dry lake not far from Ouagadougou in the rural commune of SAABA. During the dry season, fishermen abandon their pirogues there to wait for the waters to arrive.” Burkina Faso (Photographer: Yoda Adaman)
Aerial view of artificial salt farms Senegal (Curioso Photography)
Livestock in Kanilai, The Gambia (Photographer: Omoniyi David)
Notable Projects
Apply to be on the Executive Committee
Volunteer roles on the executive committee of the Regional Hub are open for applications. Apply now to help steer the West Africa Regional Hub forward!
Projects in Development
The Hub is actively working on developing and implementing new initiatives to advance Planetary Health in West Africa. Come back in the future to learn about new projects!
Energy Economics and Economic Systems
• News
For climate and livelihoods, Africa bets big on solar mini-grids. Eos.
Land Use and Land Cover Change Built Environment and Urbanization
• News
‘We water, rest, water’: The green belt of vegetable plots cooling a city. The Guardian.
Business and Manufacturing Economics and Economic Systems
• News
A new economic partnership is emerging between Africa and the Gulf states. World Economic Forum.
Regional Hub Leads
Mary Ashinyo
Planetary Health West Africa Regional Hub Lead
