What the Physical Activity Community Can Do for Climate Action and Planetary Health?

J Phys Act Health. 2022 Jan 1;19(1):2-3. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2021-0719. Epub 2021 Nov 16.

Abstract

We are experiencing a planetary tipping point with global warming, environmental degradation, and losses in biodiversity. The burdens of these changes fall disproportionately on poor and marginalized populations. Physical activity promotion strategies need to be aligned with climate action commitments, incorporating the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change scenarios in physical activity action plans. The promotion strategies must consider equity a core value and promote physical activity to the most vulnerable populations so that they are protected from the ill-health impacts of a changing climate.

Keywords: climate adaptation; climate change; health promotion; public health; systems thinking.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Climate Change*
  • Exercise*
  • Humans