Introduction and Overview › Glossary for Networking Language · 1 min read
Planetary Health describes the inseparable connection between the health of humans, societies, and the Earth's natural life-support systems.
The term makes clear that human well-being cannot be considered independently of ecosystems.
Clean water, fertile soils, stable climate systems, biodiversity, and functioning ecosystems form the foundation for human life.
When these systems are damaged, long-term risks arise for:
Planetary Health and One Health overlap significantly.
While One Health focuses particularly on the connection between humans, animals, and ecosystems, Planetary Health expands the perspective to include global ecological boundaries and long-term viability.
Planetary Health asks:
Planetary Health pursues the goal of creating conditions under which:
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Created on June 10, 2026 · Last updated on October 11, 2026
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