Planetary Health Development Centre ISGlobal-FSM
Our health and the planet’s health are interconnected
In a world where human health has improved at the expense of natural ecosystems, we must rethink our approach. Protecting human health is no longer possible without preserving planetary health.
A laboratory that catalyses practical solutions
Building on the Fundació Sanitària Mollet (FSM)'s leadership in environmental sustainability, and in synergy with ISGlobal's mission to translate planetary health research into action, the Planetary Health Development Centre emerges as a dynamic hub for change.
We are shaping the future today by bridging scientific research with real-world practices that influence policies, mindsets, and the healthcare system itself.
What we do
Purpose
Enhancing human health by integrating planetary health principles into healthcare practice.
Work Areas
The Planetary Health Development Centre drives two key action areas to integrate human health with environmental sustainability, developing strategic actions to catalyse and enhance existing initiatives:
- Community-Based Planetary Health Strategies
Objective 1: Promote planetary health strategies in education and knowledge, supporting the implementation of best practices and transformative actions.
Objective 2: Develop a population-level planetary health strategy in FSM's reference area.
- Decarbonisation and Environmental Sustainability in Healthcare
Objective 3: Support the decarbonisation and sustainable transition of the Catalan and international healthcare systems.
Objective 4: Develop governance and accountability models at the local and community levels.
We turn research into scalable solutions that drive both human health and environmental sustainability.
Who we are
Founding Institutions
The Planetary Health Development Centre is the result of a strategic alliance between the Fundació Sanitària Mollet (FSM), known for its leadership in environmental sustainability, and ISGlobal, a global reference in planetary health research.
Organisational Structure
The Planetary Health Development Centre acts as an interface between ISGlobal's scientific knowledge and FSM's healthcare activities, with a joint leadership and technical team that drives the practical application of research.
- Executive Committee:
—Josep Maria Antó, Carolyn Daher, and Jill Litt (ISGlobal)
—Miguel Ángel Martínez, Natàlia Allué, and Marta Arcas (FSM) - Leadership: Marta Pahissa
Affiliations
The Planetary Health Development Centre is part of international networks such as the Planetary Health Alliance Europe and collaborates with global initiatives like WHO’s ATTACH. It also partners with the Geneva Sustainability Centre at the International Hospital Federation and with Health Care Without Harm.
Partnerships
- CATALYSE | Climate Action To Advance HeaLthY Societies in Europe | Horizon Europe
- RIS3CAT 2030 | Strategy for the smart specialisation of Catalonia 2030
- RECETAS | Re-imagining Environments for Connection and Engagement: Testing Actions for Social Prescribing in Natural Spaces | Horizon Europe
- Online university master's degree in Planetary Health (UOC, UPF, ISGlobal)
- University Institute for Research in Primary Care (IDIAP Jordi Gol)
- Advisory Council for Sustainable Development (Generalitat of Catalonia)
- Geneva Sustainability Centre
We bridge science and practice to lead a transformation that impacts global health.
Where to find us
The Planetary Health Development Centre is located next to Mollet University Hospital, on the first floor of the Campus Fundació building.
Join this transformation. Together, we can build a future where both planetary and human health thrive.
