About Us
Planetary Health concerns the health of human civilisation and the state of the natural systems on which it depends. It is particularly relevant in understanding, and urgently responding to, health impacts resulting from environmental degradation and climate change. Planetary Health inspires a cultural and equitable transformation in how we feed, move, house, power and care for the world.
The Oceania Planetary Forum (OPHF) was established in 2018 and happens every 2 years. The Forum recognizes;
a. the unique ecosystems, rich natural resources and diverse economies and health standards of the region, comprising Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia and Australasia, spanning 100 million km², home for about 40 million people, on some 10,000 large and small islands, with ten times more ocean than land mass, and
b. the extraordinary cultural diversity and globally significant number of languages in Oceania and an imperative to ensure the continuity of these diversities in perpetuity.
At the conclusion of each OPHF, a call to action (CTA) document is developed through a structured, participatory process designed to be inclusive, place-based, and action-oriented. The CTA for each year builds on the lessons from the previous OPHF and the goal, is not to create just another declaration, but a living, adaptive document capable of catalyzing real planetary health impact across Oceania and beyond.
Mission
To advance the health of people and the planet by promoting evidence-based solutions, fostering collaboration, and driving action at the intersection of human and environmental well-being.
Vision
A world where human health and the Earth's ecosystems thrive together in sustainable harmony.