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Enhancing planetary health resilience
Hei-Planet, the Heidelberg Planetary Health Hub, fosters interdisciplinary research and knowledge translation in Planetary Health, cultivating a goal-oriented, curiosity-driven international community and a supportive research environment.

About

Hei-Planet

The Heidelberg Planetary Health Hub (Hei-Planet) is an interdisciplinary research community addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, pollution, and biodiversity loss through a health-focused lens.

We place human health within the context of healthy ecosystems, exploring the links between planetary and human well-being.

Our team of over 30 researchers at Heidelberg University advances knowledge on health impacts of the triple crisis and develops science-based interventions for resilient societies in collaboration with international partners.

Using innovative approaches, we integrate diverse data and perspectives to address critical issues, such as:

  • climate and infectious diseases
  • heat-related health effects
  • pandemic preparedness
  • plastic pollution and health
  • nature-based health solutions

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Our research groups

Hei-Planet consists of three interdisciplinary research groups: Climate-Sensitive Infectious Disease LabLancet Countdown Europe, and Eco-epidemiology group—that collaboratively address key planetary health challenges through research and outreach initiatives.

Climate-sensitive infectious diseases: epidemic intelligence through models and novel data streams

Tracking climate change impacts on population health in Europe

Eco-epidemiological studies on interdependencies between health and ecosystems

Latest highlights

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The latest report from the Lancet Countdown Europe tracks progress on health and climate change in the region. 

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In January 2025, Prof. Dr. Joacim Rocklöv and Dr. Marina Treskova visited the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Cape Town, South Africa, and shared their expertise with students on the role of AI in public health and the application of data-driven approaches to real-world problems.

On January 14, 2025, the AfroGrow project held its virtual kick-off meeting, officially launching this EU-funded initiative dedicated to advancing agroforestry Living Labs for sustainable African growth.

The Hei-Planet team gathered on 17 December 2024 for a festive pre-Christmas social event to celebrate the holiday season and welcome the upcoming new year.

More information

Contact us for more information about our research or to learn more about our job opportunities – we recruit and support student projects.

Send us an email: hei-planet (at) uni-heidelberg.de

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