Planetary Health Alliance, May 2024

Planetary Health – Roadmap and Action Plan

The publication of “Safeguarding Human Health in the Anthropocene Epoch: Report of The Rockefeller Foundation–Lancet Commission on Planetary Health”1 in 2015, laid groundwork for the field and movement of Planetary Health. It also led to the creation of the Planetary Health Alliance and ignited the interest of academic institutions around the world, generating a wealth of science-based research and evidence.

Recognising that the wellbeing of people and the planet are interconnected, “Planetary Health is a solutions-oriented, transdisciplinary field and social movement, focused on analysing and addressing the impacts of human disruptions to Earth’s
natural systems towards human health and all life on Earth.” To ensure a healthy future for both human health and all life on Earth, Planetary Health emphasises the need for sustainable and equitable practices.

As a global movement, Planetary Health fosters harmony between human wellbeing and the health of the planet. It aims to address the challenges and threats to human health and all life on the planet that arises from environmental changes, ecosystem degradation, and climate change. By promoting approaches that acknowledge the intricate connections between human health, ecosystems, and the broader environment, and subsequently advocating for policies, practices, and behaviours that address those connections, we can create a sustainable, resilient and thriving future for both people and the biosphere.