ABSTRACT:
Background. The aim of public health is to create the conditions in which all people can be healthy and thrive. Planetary Health, wellbeing economies, and decolonizing public health are complementary frameworks that address ecological and social determinants of health, including authentically addressing structural racism, to advance this goal. Compelling communications and movement building are required to generate social will and shared vision for change. Methods. This interactive workshop will introduce the deep interconnections among Planetary Health, wellbeing economies, and decolonizing public health. Speakers from three continents will share real-world examples of storytelling and communication initiatives to motivate change, featuring the experiences of the African Liberation Hub; the World Federation of Public Health Associations’ presidential initiative on decolonizing public health; and a global, co-created anthology designed to inspire climate policy change. Participants will engage in reflection and discussion to explore how these approaches can be adapted to their own contexts. Results. Participants will strengthen their ability to articulate the central role of decolonization, Planetary Health, and wellbeing economies in shaping a healthy and just future. They will also gain practical tools to support their work, including the Public Health Is Planetary Health communications guide and a global Planetary Health communications playbook. Conclusion. The stories Western society has told about humanity’s relationship with the world have contributed to our current reality—with widescale health and economic inequities and degraded earth systems that threaten our health and wellbeing. Indigenous and Majority World traditions remind us that human health is inseparable from the health of land, community, and future generations, reinforcing the importance of embedding transformative narratives in lived practice and collective action. Crafting new narratives—and applying communications and organizing principles to amplify them—can enable public health practitioners to help build a regenerative future in which people and planet can flourish together.