The “Humanitarian Action in the Planetary Crisis” policy brief, compilated by the International Working Group 9, advocates for a comprehensive approach to global health and environmental challenges, integrating the One Health and Planetary Health frameworks.
Here are some key points to remember from the full document available for download in PDF format :
- Integrated Approach: the brief emphasizes the integration of human, animal, and environmental health to strengthen resilience in humanitarian settings,promoting a holistic vision of health that encompasses all living systems.
- Multisectoral Response: it calls for collaboration across multiple sectors—public health, animal care, environmental science, and policymaking—to improve crisis preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
- Global Cooperation: the brief underscores the importance of global cooperation, urging policymakers, donors, and humanitarians to work together to develop sustainable solutions to today’s most pressing issues.
- Recommendations and Impact: by providing practical recommendations, the brief aims to inspire policy and practice changes that prioritize planetary and human health, ensuring a sustainable future.
This policy brief serves as a roadmap for stakeholders at all levels to adopt an integrated approach to health and environmental challenges in humanitarian actions.
A document compiled with the support of the following organizations: Geneva Health Forum, Health Diplomacy Alliance, Humanity & Inclusion, One Sustainable Health for All Foundation, One Sustainable Health Forum, University of Geneva.
