George Lueddeke, PhD, discusses the need for a paradigm shift from a human-centric to an eco-centric view to address global challenges effectively. Highlighting the environmental degradation detailed in Sir David Attenborough’s “A Life on Our Planet,” Lueddeke emphasizes the importance of integrating health, peace, and environmental sustainability. The article critiques global leEnroll Nowadership and the response to COVID-19, advocating for a reformed United Nations Security Council and stressing the role of education and global cooperation in building a sustainable future.

The G20 Summit in October 2021 aims to prioritize the One Health approach, emphasizing human, animal, and environmental health integration. Following the G7’s acknowledgment, the G20 Finance Ministers identified One Health as a key proposal, stressing the need for increased funding and support for WHO, OIE, FAO, and UNEP. Challenges include securing sufficient funds, ensuring balanced attention across all health aspects, and engaging communities. The call is for world leaders to transform this framework into actionable, sustainable policies for global well-being.

Women, especially Indigenous women and those in the Global South, are disproportionately affected by climate change due to gender inequalities. This episode of “The Climate Briefing” features young activists Renata Koch Alvarenga and Zainab Yunusa discussing the impacts in Brazil and Nigeria, and how women lead solutions. Gotelind Alber explains the incorporation of gender-responsive approaches in UNFCCC negotiations. The episode emphasizes the importance of women’s leadership in climate action.

Read more in the [Glasgow Women’s Leadership Statement](https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/GWLS.pdf) on gender equality and climate change.

Disasters in Canada, including floods and wildfires, are increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change. The nation’s vulnerability spans a variety of hazards such as extreme temperatures, droughts, winter storms, and more. Future resilience will depend on today’s decisions to prepare for and mitigate these disasters. Current risk management may fall short, necessitating integrated approaches combining climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. “Building a Resilient Canada” highlights the need for updated information, adequate funding, insurance incentives, and coordinated governance to enhance disaster resilience.

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During International Development Week, advocates urged the government to invest $1.5 billion to end the pandemic, combat climate change, and promote global peace. Minister Harjit Sajjan highlighted Canadian organizations’ global impact and stressed the need for collaboration. Cooperation Canada and CanWaCH recognized leaders and innovators in the sector, celebrating achievements in promoting women’s equality and eradicating child marriage. The awards underscored the sector’s commitment to equity, health, and resilience. Advocates emphasized the importance of continued international cooperation to address global challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.

Humanitarian innovation faces barriers like gender and racial inequities and power imbalances. Challenges such as limited funding for women-led and locally led innovations, racial inequities in decision-making, and difficulties in establishing trust in conflict zones hinder scaling. Humanity Data Systems (HDS) experiences these issues with their projects HOPE and HELP, highlighting funding difficulties, systemic racism, and political complications. Addressing these barriers through better support for women-led teams, promoting local innovators, and fostering equitable access to resources can enhance humanitarian innovation effectiveness.

In an excerpt from George Lueddeke’s book *SURVIVAL*, the chapter “War and Peace” discusses the rise in armed conflicts and the decline of democracy. Drawing parallels to Tolstoy’s novel, it highlights how power and warfare remain central themes in human history. Lueddeke examines how global democracy has weakened, with protectionism and disinformation further endangering democratic values. The chapter underscores the critical need for global cooperation and education to counteract these threats and advocates for prioritizing peace and sustainable development over military expenditure.

For more detailed information, you can read the full chapter in *SURVIVAL: One Health, One Planet, One Future*.

The session “Opening Ourselves: An Introduction to Anti-Oppression Practices and Frameworks (Part 1)” on January 13, 2022, introduced participants to the Coin Model of Privilege, Critical Allyship, and other anti-oppressive frameworks. It aimed to deepen understanding of unearned advantages and disadvantages, fostering equity in healthcare. Participants were invited to complete pre-work and engage in reflective practices. The session included a Thanksgiving address by Dr. Ed Connors, emphasizing the importance of Traditional Knowledge in Indigenous communities.

Issue 42: The Khanversation

In the April 2022 issue, Omar Khan reflects on the relationship between laws and morals, emphasizing the need for social justice in public health. He discusses the impact of social determinants of health, citing the work of scholars like Sir Michael Marmot. Khan also highlights the significant role of peace in public health, referencing Dr. Barry Levy and Dr. Vic Sidel’s work on war’s impact on health. He urges health professionals to promote non-violence and equity, noting the importance of addressing broader systemic issues for global well-being.