About Us
Youth-led. Planetary Health. Global impact.
We are a youth-led organization within the Planetary Health global community, created to expand global understanding of planetary health concept as a public health concept, the relationship between the health of human populations and the natural systems we depend on.
Our focus is simple: make planetary health more visible, practical, and youth-powered. We do this by delivering accessible education, organizing training and capacity-building opportunities, launching youth-led leadership projects, and supporting the creation of planetary health clubs in universities and high schools and also under youth advisory boards of local governments.
By mobilizing youth and building local-to-global networks, we help widen the geographical footprint and impact of the Planetary Health Alliance - so more communities can learn, lead, and act for a sustainable future.
We are a diverse group of young women and men from countries around the world, including Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Canada, South Africa, Turkey, Kenya, and the United States, focused on raising awareness and promoting activism around planetary health — especially young women's leadership in this field — among youth. We do this by establishing planetary health and women leadership clubs in high schools and middle schools globally, and by promoting sustainable urban farming worldwide.
We are also supported by a network of mentors from countries such as Ecuador, Italy, Australia, Germany, Canada, and Indonesia, as well as a HeForShe group composed of young men from Germany, the US, and Ecuador. HeForShe — a concept by UN Women — encourages men to work alongside women towards women's leadership, and is a crucial part of our work.
Working together towards a healthier humanity and a healthier planet.
Vision & Mission
What drives us every day
Our Vision
A generation of empowered youth safeguarding planetary health so people and ecosystems can thrive, everywhere.
Our Mission
To mobilize, educate, and empower young people worldwide to advance planetary health by building awareness, creating leadership pathways, strengthening school and community systems, and expanding youth clubs that grow the Planetary Health Alliance's reach.
Our Community
Hundreds of members, thousands of volunteers
Among us are artists, communicators, academics, scientists, and business leaders. Together, we are committed to reaching every individual—starting with the business world—and helping to build the skills needed to confront the climate crisis.
Healthy Planet, Healthy Minds and Brains: Science for Resilient Cities and Communities
We hosted a side event at the UN Science, Technology and Innovation Forum, exploring the interconnection between planetary crisis, brain health, and mental well-being — especially among young people.
Our expert speakers shared powerful, evidence-backed perspectives on how environmental degradation damages brain and mental health, with cascading consequences for economies, security, and future societies.
"Mental and brain health must be integrated into urban planning, climate policy, and sustainable development frameworks."
Watch the full event videoSpeakers
Dr. Joshua Wortzel
Dr. Maria Neira
Ms. Toni-Shae Freckleton
Ms. Leyla McCurdy
Dr. Rym Ayadi
Amb. Hamad Sayyar
May 5, 2026
UN STI Forum
New York
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