by Berta Paz Lourido | Nov 25, 2025 | Advocacy, Global warming, Planetary Health, Policy development
On 15 May 2025, the World Health Assembly (WHO) adopted the inaugural Global Action Plan on Climate Change and Health (2025–2028) during the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78). The plan aligns with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and...
by Fernando Wang | Nov 4, 2025 | Advocacy, Disaster relief and humanitarian emergenciess, Ecocide
The Gaza Strip, a small coastal enclave home to more than 2 million Palestinians, has long been at the epicentre of conflict, displacement, and human tragedy. However, recent escalations have brought Gaza not only into the global spotlight as a humanitarian disaster...
by Fanny Poget | Aug 19, 2025 | Active Transport, Advocacy, Clinical Practice, Disaster relief and humanitarian emergenciess, Environmental Physiotherapy, Environmental Sustainability
Face à l’urgence climatique et aux inégalités sociales croissantes, les professionnel·les de la santé et du social se retrouvent à un carrefour décisif : comment soigner les populations humaines tout en prenant soin de la planète, qui elle-même influence notre santé ?...
by Steffen Torp | Oct 15, 2024 | Advocacy, Environmental Physiotherapy, Greenspace Exposure, Nature-based interventions
Many physiotherapists recommend that their patients actively use nature to aid in recovery. It is important to engage in primary prevention and health promotion efforts to secure easily accessible natural spaces, such as old, pristine forests. This may include...
