About this Research Topic
Planetary health challenges such as drug-resistant infections, the climate emergency, or socioeconomic injustice are complex and interconnected. They demand solutions that are embedded in clinical, economic, political, and cultural frameworks and systems. These problems are often "wicked" as they are difficult to define, have no easy solutions, and are often interconnected with other problems. For example, the climate emergency is causing more extreme weather events, which can lead to food insecurity, water shortages, and displacement. These problems, in turn, can lead to increased rates of infectious diseases and mental health problems. The solutions to these planetary health challenges are likely to require a combination of interventions that address the root causes of the problems, as well as the consequences. This will require a transdisciplinary approach that brings together experts from different fields, such as public health, medicine, economics, and policy. The lack of evidence regarding the most effective ways to address planetary health challenges represents a significant obstacle to the advancement of this field. Further research is needed to fill these gaps in knowledge and to develop more effective approaches to interventions.
There is a paucity of evidence regarding the views, perceptions, and experiences of the scientific community, policy actors, and global citizens regarding optimal approaches to achieving influence on policies and decisions relevant to planetary health. This evidence is needed to identify the most effective ways to communicate the science of planetary health to decision-makers and to build public support for action. Furthermore, there is limited data regarding key interventions focused on issues relevant to planetary health. This data is needed to understand what interventions have been successful in the past and what factors contribute to their success. This information can then be used to design and implement new interventions that are more likely to be successful. In addition, there is a need for more reports describing the "know-how" required for interventions to be successful. This information includes details about the specific strategies and tactics that have been used to achieve success, as well as the challenges that have been encountered and how they were overcome. This information can be used to train others on how to effectively implement planetary health interventions. The lack of evidence in these areas represents a significant challenge to the advancement of planetary health. Further research is needed to fill these gaps in knowledge and to develop more effective approaches to communication, advocacy, and intervention.
To contribute towards the development of robust publicly accessible multidisciplinary evidence for policy, decision-making, research, and education, this Research Topic calls for submissions on planetary health, health services, and the science-policy interface. Examples of topic areas include but are not limited to:
- Studies exploring experiences of policy- and decision-makers, research community, civil society, and citizens, in the development of policies and interventions to address issues in planetary health.
- The balance and integration of planetary health priorities by policy stakeholders.
- National and international policy analyses and/or evaluation.
- Planetary health and citizen science experiences, as well as science communication, including co-production and co-design, and creative methods.
- Decision-making by policymakers and civil society to face ‘wicked’ and complex planetary health crises.
- Research on implementation and effectiveness of knowledge mobilization interventions between researchers, society, and policymakers.
The Research Topic will accept all methodologies and study designs, with particular attention to mixed methodologies, realist and economic reviews, and experiences of co-production and co-design.
There is a paucity of evidence regarding the views, perceptions, and experiences of the scientific community, policy actors, and global citizens regarding optimal approaches to achieving influence on policies and decisions relevant to planetary health. This evidence is needed to identify the most effective ways to communicate the science of planetary health to decision-makers and to build public support for action. Furthermore, there is limited data regarding key interventions focused on issues relevant to planetary health. This data is needed to understand what interventions have been successful in the past and what factors contribute to their success. This information can then be used to design and implement new interventions that are more likely to be successful. In addition, there is a need for more reports describing the "know-how" required for interventions to be successful. This information includes details about the specific strategies and tactics that have been used to achieve success, as well as the challenges that have been encountered and how they were overcome. This information can be used to train others on how to effectively implement planetary health interventions. The lack of evidence in these areas represents a significant challenge to the advancement of planetary health. Further research is needed to fill these gaps in knowledge and to develop more effective approaches to communication, advocacy, and intervention.
To contribute towards the development of robust publicly accessible multidisciplinary evidence for policy, decision-making, research, and education, this Research Topic calls for submissions on planetary health, health services, and the science-policy interface. Examples of topic areas include but are not limited to:
- Studies exploring experiences of policy- and decision-makers, research community, civil society, and citizens, in the development of policies and interventions to address issues in planetary health.
- The balance and integration of planetary health priorities by policy stakeholders.
- National and international policy analyses and/or evaluation.
- Planetary health and citizen science experiences, as well as science communication, including co-production and co-design, and creative methods.
- Decision-making by policymakers and civil society to face ‘wicked’ and complex planetary health crises.
- Research on implementation and effectiveness of knowledge mobilization interventions between researchers, society, and policymakers.
The Research Topic will accept all methodologies and study designs, with particular attention to mixed methodologies, realist and economic reviews, and experiences of co-production and co-design.
Keywords: planetary health, science policy, knowledge mobilization, science communication, implementation
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