Help us build a Planetary Health Education Resource Database by filling out this form! In response to requests from our community to collate "who's doing what where" in planetary health education, we've begun the process of creating an open-access database of existing planetary health education resources and opportunities from around the world. Educational resources can include any planetary health-related course or class (K-12 to graduate-level), certificate or degree program, survey or scorecard, any academic opportunity (e.g. scholarships, fellowships, experiential learning), and more!

As the world of planetary health education moves forward, the Planetary Health Alliance is excited to support the Planetary Health Competency Framework project to build upon the groundwork laid by the 12 cross-cutting principles of planetary health education. Expected to be published by Fall 2020, the project’s goal is to create the first interprofessional planetary health competency framework by establishing a common understanding of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes unique to planetary health. We hope the Planetary Health Competency Framework will inspire and inform the creation of future educational programs and assessment resources that will equip the next generation of planetary health citizens with the tools they need to comprehend, promote, and further the science and practice of planetary health.

In June 2020, the PHA will publish Planetary Health Case Studies: An Anthology of Solutions, a free collection of case studies and teaching guides that weaves together science and stories to demonstrate how we can utilize principles of planetary health to create a healthier future for all. Each of the ten diverse case studies were chosen to create a cohesive anthology of examples ranging in thematic area, approach, and geographic region, and are accompanied by learning objectives and teaching guides for learners and educators to effectively connect theory with practice, and broad knowledge with local realities.

The Planetary Health Alliance is excited to announce Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves, co-edited by Dr. Samuel Myers and Dr. Howard Frumkin, to be published on August 13, 2020. With an interdisciplinary approach, the book addresses a wide range of health impacts felt in the Anthropocene, including food and nutrition, infectious disease, non-communicable disease, dislocation and conflict, and mental health. It also presents strategies to combat environmental changes and its ill-effects, such as controlling toxic exposures, investing in clean energy, improving urban design, and more. Chapters are authored by widely recognized experts. You can preorder the book here with 20% off discount code PLANET, and inquire about educator examination copies here.