Centre for Planetary Health Policy (CPHP)

What Centre for Planetary Health Policy (CPHP) does

The Centre for Planetary Health Policy (CPHP) is an independent, non-profit policy think tank founded in 2022 in Berlin, Germany, operating as an initiative of KLUG – Deutsche Allianz Klimawandel und Gesundheit e.V. Its mission is to research socio-ecological systemic crises and their impact on health and well-being, place planetary health on the political agenda, and develop concrete policy recommendations together with stakeholders and political decision-makers across departments and political levels. The organization targets German and international audiences of political decision-makers, health-sector actors (hospitals, medical associations, health insurance bodies), academic researchers, and civil society organizations.

CPHP's core deliverables are knowledge products and engagement formats rather than software: Policy Briefs, Think Pieces, Commentaries, and Resources (evidence reports) constitute the publication portfolio, while the Planetary Health Dialogues monthly webinar series and the annual Planetary Health Forum conference provide dialogue and convening platforms. There is no proprietary technology platform; content is produced through systematic evidence review and stakeholder consultation and is disseminated through the CPHP website, YouTube, LinkedIn, a newsletter, and earned media. Notable research outputs include analyses showing heat-related deaths in Europe rose by 30% in the last 20 years (2023 showing 2.2x more heat-related than road traffic deaths in the EU), the German health system producing 5.2% of national greenhouse gas emissions, and WHO estimates that air pollution drives ~33% of new childhood asthma cases in Europe.

The organization operates on a freemium delivery model: all publications and events are free of charge. Funding is sourced from private donations (via KLUG's GLS Bank account), third-party project-based funding, and commissions; CPHP explicitly does not receive public institutional funding. Core financial support comes from Stiftung Mercator as founding initiative funder, with project funding from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) for the 'Klima wandelt Arbeit' project, and strategic/programmatic collaboration with EuroHealthNet, Bundesärztekammer, BKK Dachverband, Stiftung Gesundheit, and the University of Bayreuth. Governance is provided by a Director (Dorothea Baltruks since May 2024, succeeding Maike Voss), a Scientific Advisory Board, and the wider KLUG ecosystem.

Name

Centre for Planetary Health Policy (CPHP)

Legal name

Centre for Planetary Health Policy (CPHP) / c/o KLUG — Deutsche Allianz Klimawandel und Gesundheit e.V.

Website

https://cphp-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Centre for Planetary Health Policy (CPHP) is a Berlin-based, independent non-profit think tank founded in 2022 that produces evidence-based Policy Briefs, Think Pieces, Commentaries, and webinars to advise German and European political decision-makers, health-sector actors, and researchers on integrating planetary health into policy.

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Product category

Public Policy Research Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health Strategy, Policy & Legislation (HLAJAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multilateral Global Health Partnerships (UN/WHO-led Initiatives) (HLAJAOAA), Public Health Policy, Planning & Governance (BPAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Planetary health policy
• Climate change health
• Health policy research
• Public policy think tank
• Environmental health policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private donations: CPHP accepts private donations through bank transfer to its GLS Bank account. Donors are asked to indicate 'donation for CPHP' and their address for allocation purposes. The account holder is KLUG – German Alliance on Climate Change and Health.
2. Third-party project-based funding: The organization receives project-based funding from third parties for specific research initiatives and programs.
3. Commissions: CPHP undertakes commissioned work to support its research activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CPHP researches socio-ecological systemic crises and their impacts on health and well-being, places planetary health on the political agenda, and develops concrete policy recommendations together with stakeholders and political decision-makers across federal, state, and self-administration levels. Its tangible deliverables include Policy Briefs, Think Pieces, Commentaries, and Resources as publications, plus the Planetary Health Dialogues webinar series and the annual Planetary Health Forum conference, all provided free of charge.

Product overview

CPHP is an independent think tank focused on planetary health policy research and advocacy. Rather than a unified software platform, CPHP offers a portfolio of knowledge products and engagement platforms: Policy Briefs and Think Pieces provide evidence-based analysis on climate change, health systems, and governance; the Planetary Health Dialogues webinar series facilitates dialogue between scholars, policymakers, and civil society; and the Planetary Health Forum conference provides annual in-person convening. All materials are free of charge and the organization does not receive public institutional funding, relying on private donations and project-based third-party funding.

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Products and services

• Policy Briefs Evidence-based policy briefs addressing planetary health topics including climate change, health policy, and governance within planetary boundaries, targeted at policymakers, health actors, and researchers.
• Think Pieces Analytical think pieces exploring topics such as post-growth health systems, commercial determinants of health, and transformation towards planetary health, for policymakers, researchers, and civil society.
• Commentaries Short analytical commentaries providing perspective on current planetary health policy issues and developments, targeted at policymakers, health actors, and researchers.
• Resources Additional research resources including evidence reports and empirical findings on planetary health and health policy, targeted at policymakers, health actors, and researchers.
• Planetary Health Dialogues Monthly webinar series featuring German and international scholars, policymakers, and civil society actors discussing topics for a paradigm shift towards equity, health, and well-being within planetary boundaries, provided free of charge.
• Planetary Health Forum Annual conference bringing together planetary health stakeholders in Germany for networking and transformation discussions, held in Berlin and online.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heat-related deaths in Europe rose by 30% in the last 20 years, with 2023 showing 2.2 times more heat-related deaths than road traffic deaths in the EU
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• EuroHealthNetmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2023CPHP joined EuroHealthNet as a Research Associate Member and participates in EuroHealthNet's Research & Policy platforms. EuroHealthNet is a not-for-profit partnership committed to promoting health equity and sustainable development across Europe.
• KLUG – Deutsche Allianz Klimawandel und Gesundheit e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLUG (German Alliance on Climate Change and Health) is the parent organization of CPHP. CPHP operates as c/o KLUG and is described as 'an initiative by' KLUG. The organizations share staff (e.g., Maike Voss, Dorothea Baltruks have roles in both), and CPHP's bank account is held by KLUG.
• BKK DachverbandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPHP collaborated with BKK Dachverband (BKK Association) along with Bundesärztekammer and BPI to develop joint policy recommendations on sustainability strategy for the health system.
• BundesärztekammerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPHP partnered with the German Medical Association (Bundesärztekammer) in developing joint policy recommendations on sustainability strategy for the health system.
• Stiftung GesundheitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStiftung Gesundheit (Health Foundation) conducted surveys on behalf of CPHP regarding physicians' implementation of climate protection measures, providing research support for CPHP's empirical findings.
• University of BayreuthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPHP collaborated with the Department of Planetary and Public Health at the University of Bayreuth on the publication 'From tobacco to Big Tech – How commercial interests are shaping planetary health'.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EuroHealthNet: European not-for-profit partnership promoting health equity and sustainable development; CPHP is a Research Associate Member. Direct peer in producing policy research and convening stakeholders on health policy across Europe.
• Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change: International research collaboration tracking progress on health and climate change; produces annual indicator reports and policy briefs. Direct peer in producing evidence-based planetary health indicators for policymakers, at greater global scale.
• KLUG – Deutsche Allianz Klimawandel und Gesundheit e.V. Parent organization of CPHP and Germany's leading climate-and-health alliance. Directly comparable as a non-profit focused on political advocacy at the intersection of climate and health policy, sharing staff, bank account, and mission.
• Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL): European non-profit coalition advocating for better health through environmental protection. Directly comparable as a European non-profit producing policy research and recommendations at the intersection of health and environment, with similar webinar/convening model.

Emerging players

• Centre for Climate Change and Health (UK): UK-based initiative focused on climate change and health policy research and advocacy. Comparable as a non-profit think tank developing policy recommendations on planetary health, though UK-focused rather than German.
• Stiftung Gesunde Erde – Gesunde Menschen: German non-profit foundation focused on planetary health and the link between environmental and human health. Comparable as a German charitable actor producing policy-relevant publications on planetary health topics.
• Wemos: Dutch non-profit advocating for global health policy and equitable access. Comparable as a European non-profit think tank influencing health policy through evidence-based advocacy and partnerships with civil society.

Broad incumbents

• German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP): Large established Berlin-based policy think tank producing research for German and EU policymaking. Comparable as a policy research institute producing publications for decision-makers, though with much broader mandate beyond health.
• Umweltbundesamt (UBA): German federal environment agency producing policy-relevant research and recommendations on environmental health. Comparable as a German institution translating scientific evidence into policy advice, though government-funded and broader in scope.
• Wellcome Trust (Climate & Health focus): Major global charitable foundation with significant climate-and-health funding programs. Comparable as a funder and convener of planetary health research, though operating at vastly larger scale and as a foundation rather than pure think tank.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCa-_uZy1nnX9YbIUxeo8IeQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-for-planetary-health-policy-cphp

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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