Planetary Health in Education
What is planetary health?
Planetary health is the interconnected well-being of human societies and the natural systems on which they depend.
Educational tools:
Two E-modules and one set of guidelines were created
Planetary health in NL:
Green Labs NL collaborates with universities and medical centers across the Netherlands.
Background
Planetary health is a solutions-oriented, transdisciplinary field and social movement focused on better understanding relations between human health and the environment, taking into account ecological, socioeconomic, and political factors. The interconnectedness of health and well being of humans, plants and animals is a central focus. It strives toward a new paradigm where humans behave as part of the planetary ecosystem, instead of dominating it. Core values are compassion, collaboration and thankfulness. (Definition by Planetary Health Impulse Team, UMC Utrecht)
Development of E-modules: ‘Just & Sustainable Science Practices’ & ‘Just & Sustainable Laboratory Research’
Green Labs NL teamed up with the Planetary Health Impulse Team (PHIT) of the UMC Utrecht for developing these E-modules. They are tailored to students that encounter scientific research, but relevant for everyone that performs scientific research and/or works in the lab. Find the E-learnings here (account required for access to modules on KCGH web page). Designed by Martien van den Hoek, in collaboration with the Planetary Health Impulse Team and TEL of the UMC Utrecht
Guidelines for Socially Responsible (Bio)medical Research
The guideline Socially Responsible Research has been developed to support (future) researchers in designing, conducting, and disseminating (bio)medical research in a socially responsible manner. This practical guideline includes a checklist, useful links and tools, and reflective questions on topics such as open science, evidence-based research, equitable participation, practical implementation, and ecological sustainability. Find the guidelines here. Designed by Martien van den Hoek, in collaboration with the Planetary Health Impulse Team and CO2-assistent.
Planetary Health in Science Education Network: PHISE
As collaborative effort of Green Labs NL, RadboudUMC and UMC Utrecht, the community for Planetary Health In Science Education (PHISE) was launched at the GREENER conference Dec 2023. The first Community meeting is hosted by de UMC Utrecht in March 2023.
If you are interested to join the PHISE community and stay updated on developments related to education send an email to Green Labs NL – (see our contact page).
People working on this project
Florijn Dekkers
Sustainability mastermind?
at EWUU Alliance
Marit de Kort
Policy Officer in Education
at UMC Utrecht
