PD 08 - Sustainable Health for People and Planet

Globally, climate change and ecosystem degradation, as well as epidemics and natural disasters, which are increasing in frequency, duration and intensity, are posing immense threats to human health and well-being. The calls from the global heath community for urgent action on the climate crisis have gained new urgency in relation to their impact on health.
Human health and wellbeing is dependent on life supporting ecosystems, which in turn depend on planetary geophysical balances. It is indispensable to stay within planetary boundaries not crossing tipping points that have adverse health effects in unpredictable dimensions.
A dual approach of mitigation and adaption is required. Essentially innovations need to be in focus, not just for reducing climate change and limiting temperature rise, but also in the health field, The prevention at systems transformation level, the examination of successful mitigation and adaptation processes, governing innovation for the public good and governing public goods are necessary steps to be initiated quickly.