The climate crisis poses a dual challenge, undermining the integrity of both natural and social ecosystems, while simultaneously threatening public health, healthcare delivery, food and water security, and social resilience. These impacts are not isolated; they form a web of interactions where ecological degradation can exacerbate human vulnerabilities and human activities can further accelerate environmental decline. This paradigm recognizes the interdependence of thriving ecosystems and healthy communities. By combining insights from environmental science, public health, urban planning, agriculture, indigenous knowledge systems and the social sciences, we aim to identify transformative strategies that can mitigate risks, enhance resilience, and promote long-term sustainability.
We welcome researchers to contribute to this timely Collection by submitting original research articles, systematic reviews, policy analyses and case studies which explore multifaceted relationship between climate change, ecological health and planetary health along with innovative approaches, evidence-based interventions and governance mechanisms to safeguard both people and the planet. Suggested themes include (but are not limited to):
- Climate change impacts on public health
- Ecological health as a determinant of human well-being
- Resilience and adaptation strategies in healthcare systems under climate stress
- Mental health and psychosocial consequences of climate-related disasters
- Climate change migration and health impacts
- Biodiversity, ecosystem services, and their influence on the well-being of the population, including health outcomes
- Sustainable urban planning and nature-based solutions for healthy cities
- Climate-resilient agricultural and food systems
- Indigenous knowledge, cultural heritage, and traditional ecological practices in climate adaptation
- Governance frameworks and cross-sectoral policy innovations for planetary health
- Reducing food waste and climate mitigation strategy
- Sustainable diet for low carbon footprint and better human health
- Financial Mechanisms for Planetary Health Intervention.
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 13: Climate Action. Collections like this one help promote high-quality science. They are led by Guest Editors and In-House Editors who are experts in their fields and supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest.
This collection is led by Rajiv Pandey, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehra Dūn, India and M. Balasubramanian, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bengaluru, India.
Rajiv Pandey PhD, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehra Dūn, India
Having 27+ years of experience, he is a Fellow of National Institute of Ecology (FNIE) working in Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education, as Scientist F and Head in Division of Forestry Statistics, ICFRE. During the period, he has also worked as Associate Professor in HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar for three years and also served as Additional Director for a year in Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, New Delhi as a special appointment.
M. Balasubramanian PhD, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bengaluru, India
Dr. M. Balasubramanian is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Ecological Economics and Natural Resources, Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru. His primary research interests lie in the economics of forest ecosystem services and their linkages with human well-being, climate change, and biodiversity conservation. He has made significant contributions to climate change research, particularly in vulnerability assessment, adaptation strategies, and the impacts of climate change on marginalised and vulnerable communities in India.
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