Mission, Vision & Objectives

Our Mission

To foster action and collaboration for required change that supports Planetary Health.

Vision

A Centre of Excellence for Planetary Health providing local, national and international leadership through a Blue Mountains lens.

To be renowned for our focus on immersive learning and solutions-based action and inspired by Indigenous wisdom and knowledge. 

Objectives

  • Improving understanding of the relationship between the health of natural systems and the health of humans and all living things

  • Collaborating across sectors for systemic change that supports achievement of planetary health locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally

  • Facilitating collaborative action with First Nations and across all levels of government, community, organisations, universities, other institutions and sectors

  • Supporting creative and innovative responses to required change 

  • Taking action to reduce the risk of disasters and increase the capacity of all sectors to respond to present and future challenges including climate change

  • Increasing understanding of the key drivers and required actions to facilitate planetary health

  • Promoting and advocating for the role of local governments across the world in restoring the health of the planet