Postdoc: Developing a Planetary Health Impact Assessment in policy practice

How can knowledge about the health of people and the planet be translated into effective policy? If this question interests you, this position may be a strong fit.

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How can knowledge about the health of people and the planet be translated into effective policy? If this question interests you, this position may be a strong fit. As a driving force within the CINPHIA consortium, you will integrate methods for knowledge development, policymaking, and public participation into a Planetary Health Impact Assessment compass, with the aim of strengthening the impact of policy.

Earth provides us with air, water, food, and space for rest and recovery. At the same time, heat, pollution, and declining biodiversity—on land, in oceans, and in the atmosphere—are contributing to increased illness and mortality in the Netherlands and worldwide. Existing knowledge, targeted policies, and citizen initiatives have so far proven insufficient to adequat...