Planetary health is the science, the policy, and the moral imperative of our time. It recognises that human wellbeing and the health of the Earth’s natural systems are inextricably linked, and that our future depends on maintaining that balance. Building on this realisation, the NPHAP is Malaysia’s strategic blueprint created to embed planetary health at the heart of national development. It recognises that human wellbeing and economic progress ultimately are inseparable from thriving natural systems, and it
provides the roadmap to balance ecological realities with social and economic priorities. As the fi rst of its kind in ASEAN, and among the most comprehensive planetary health strategies globally, the NPHAP positions planetary health as both a national commitment and a contribution to the global community.