Our Health
our planet
Our Time to act
Seeing the Future of Healthcare Through The Lens Of Planetary Health.
Exploring how the healthcare sector can help to lead in addressing global environmental challenges.
Emergency physician. Planetary health Advocate.
Hi, I’m Chris Lemon.
I am a clinician aiming to drive transformative change through the field of Planetary Health. This site is dedicated to sharing insights, resources, and collaborations working to safeguard a resilient future for my patients, who are interconnected with all life on Earth.
In order for our children to thrive
So too must all life on earth
What Is
Planetary Health?
Planetary Health is a solutions-oriented, transdisciplinary field and social movement focused on analyzing and addressing the impacts of human disruptions to Earth’s natural systems on human health and all life on Earth.
"If we don't change the direction we are heading, we will end up where we are going."
-Chinese Proverb
In healthcare, we take an oath to prioritize the well-being of our patients. This commitment requires us to recognize how human-driven challenges—like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution—threaten the health of those we have sworn to protect.
"The health of our civilization and the state of the natural systems on which it depends are interconnected.
We are part of nature, not apart from it."
— Sam Myers, Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves