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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Public Health
  • Education Theory

Background:

  • Planetary health education is vital for a sustainable future.
  • Existing literacy concepts lack a comprehensive, integrative approach for planetary health.
  • Competencies for knowledge transfer are essential beyond information provision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a conceptual model of planetary health literacy.
  • To define core competencies for accessing, understanding, appraising, and applying planetary health information.
  • To offer a holistic perspective on planetary health and its educational opportunities.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual modeling approach.
  • Literature review of literacy concepts.
  • Analysis of competencies for decision-making in planetary health.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive conceptual model for planetary health literacy is proposed.
  • Core competencies include information access, understanding, appraisal, and application.
  • The model integrates individual, societal, and global levels across the life course.

Conclusions:

  • Planetary health literacy is a key educational lever for a sustainable civilization.
  • The conceptual model provides a framework for developing educational programs.
  • Integrating this model can enhance individual and societal capacity for planetary health.