The ecological transition is underway: This movement supporting the evolution towards a new model of society that embraces sustainability and solidarity calls into question our current healthcare system in particular. General medicine is also called upon to make this transition. This article highlights the concrete initiatives that have been put in place to educate, inform, and act in favor of planetary health at the front-line level. This article was presented during the “Teach the Teacher: Challenges and Perspectives” program on October 3, 2022, as part of the “University in Transition”.
What is already known about this topic?
There are numerous links between health and the environment. Protecting the environment means protecting our health.
What does this article bring up for us?
Concrete avenues and resources are provided to help everyone join the transition movement.
Keywords
Ecological transition, planetary health, front-line, general medicine