Latest News about the CATA-Earth Project
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Training of the Trainers on Planetary Health Education for Climate-Vulnerable Communities
Read more: Training of the Trainers on Planetary Health Education for Climate-Vulnerable CommunitiesNoakhali • 14 DECEMBER 2025 • On 12 December 2025, the Training of Trainers (ToT) on Planetary Health Education was held at the Nice Guest House, Noakhali, Bangladesh, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The session was hosted by Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) under the CATA-Earth (Climate Action through Academic-Community Partnership) initiative. The training was facilitated by Dr.…
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The Fall of Abundance: Indonesia on the Edge of Climate-Driven Change as the 2025 Sumatra Floods and Landslides Become the Worst Yet
Read more: The Fall of Abundance: Indonesia on the Edge of Climate-Driven Change as the 2025 Sumatra Floods and Landslides Become the Worst YetIndonesia, the world’s largest archipelago, has long been known for its extraordinary natural wealth such as dense tropical rainforests, fertile volcanic soils, rich marine ecosystems, and vibrant coastal communities. Indonesia’s unique geography has always been a source of resilience and prosperity. Its forests serve as critical carbon sinks. Its oceans provide food and livelihoods for coastal populations. Its mountains, rivers,…
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CATA-Earth UI and ILUNI FKUI held a Webinar of “The Effect of Microplastics to Our Health and Daily Life”
Read more: CATA-Earth UI and ILUNI FKUI held a Webinar of “The Effect of Microplastics to Our Health and Daily Life”Universitas Indonesia • 27 NOVEMBER 2025 • CATA-Earth UI successfully held the collaboration event with the ILUNI FKUI (Alumni Association of the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia) in the form of a webinar which brings out a hot topic relevant to Planetary Health in Indonesia nowadays. This webinar invites expert speakers, including dr. Pukovisa Prawiroharjo, SpN, Subsp. NGD(K), PhD as…
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CATA-Earth UI and ICE ON IMERI Collaborating held Plenary Session “Planetary Health Education for Sustainable Development”
Read more: CATA-Earth UI and ICE ON IMERI Collaborating held Plenary Session “Planetary Health Education for Sustainable Development”Universitas Indonesia • 27 NOVEMBER 2025 • CATA-Earth UI participated in the 10th International Conference and Exhibition (ICE) on IMERI, hosted by the Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute (IMERI) of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia. As part of this international event, CATA-Earth contributed to Plenary Session 2: ‘Planetary Health Education for Sustainable Development’, held on Thursday, November 27,…
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The voices of Kutubdia’s people are shaping the CATA-Earth Project
Read more: The voices of Kutubdia’s people are shaping the CATA-Earth ProjectCox’s Bazar, Bangladesh • 24 NOVEMBER 2025 • Where the tides rise and the shores shrink, Kutubdia’s people carry a story of heartbreak and unwavering hope—holding onto the land that remains, their strength, and the promise of a sustainable future. Located off the coast of Cox’s Bazar, Kutubdia Island lies on the frontlines of climate change, where rising seas and erosion…
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CATA-Earth UI and The 17th Jakmed Collaborate to Advance Planetary Health Education
Read more: CATA-Earth UI and The 17th Jakmed Collaborate to Advance Planetary Health EducationFaculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia • 25 OTOBER 2025 • CATA-Earth UI successfully held the collaboration event with the 17th Jakarta Meeting on Medical Education (JAKMED) to promote planetary health within the field of medical and health professions education. As part of this partnership, this event invited the CATA-Earth Academic Teachers and Community Teachers to join the symposium session through…
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Members of the CATA-Earth consortium attended the Planetary Health Alliance Meeting in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Read more: Members of the CATA-Earth consortium attended the Planetary Health Alliance Meeting in Rotterdam, the NetherlandsRotterdam, the Netherlands • 10 OTOBER 2025 • Members of the CATA-Earth consortium attended the Planetary Health Alliance Meeting in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, from October 7 to 10, 2025. Two posters from the consortium were accepted and presented at the conference. Carme Carrion Ribas presented a poster as the lead author of a joint consortium article titled “Conceptual Frameworks, Competencies,…
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CATA-Earth Summer Course 2025
Read more: CATA-Earth Summer Course 2025Planetary Health: Towards Just Futures
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CATA-Earth Annual Consortium Meeting 2025: A Week of Reflection, Collaboration, and Vision in Utrecht
Read more: CATA-Earth Annual Consortium Meeting 2025: A Week of Reflection, Collaboration, and Vision in UtrechtUTRECHT, NETHERLANDS • JULY 15-18 2025 • Last week, CATA-Earth held its second annual face-to-face meeting for the members of the CATA-Earth consortium in Utrecht, Netherlands. The four-day meeting was filled with progress discussion, strategic discussion, knowledge exchange, and future-oriented planning. With participants flying in from across Europe as well as South and Southeast Asia, each day of the meeting…
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NSTU’s CATA Earth Team Reveals Key Health Insights from Coastal Bangladesh
Read more: NSTU’s CATA Earth Team Reveals Key Health Insights from Coastal BangladeshHATIYA, NOAKHALI, BD • 16 MAY 2025 • The Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) team has completed a detailed health data collection drive across four vulnerable villages in Hatiya upazila. Conducted on April 19, 20, and 26, 2025, the survey covered 197 respondents, offering a rare glimpse into the physical, mental, and reproductive health status of the region’s coastal…
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Community Medical Outreach in Coastal Hatiya: A Response to Emerging Health and Environmental Challenges
Read more: Community Medical Outreach in Coastal Hatiya: A Response to Emerging Health and Environmental ChallengesHATIYA, NOAKHALI, BD • 30 APRIL 2025 • In a region where saltwater creeps into drinking wells, storms redraw the horizon, and people quietly endure health problems they cannot name; a unique initiative arrived like a breath of fresh air. The NSTU team, under the EU-funded CATA-Earth project, organized a free medical camp and awareness program at Tankir Somaj, Horoni…
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NSTU Organizes Focus Group Discussions to Uncover Coastal Community Challenges in Hatiya
Read more: NSTU Organizes Focus Group Discussions to Uncover Coastal Community Challenges in HatiyaHATIYA, NOAKHALI, BD • 30 APRIL 2025 • As part of the ongoing CATA Earth project, the Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) team recently conducted a series of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) in Hatiya upazila, aiming to better understand the multifaceted challenges faced by coastal communities. On April 23, 2025, two FGDs were held—one in Tankir Samaj, and another…
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NSTU’s CATA Earth Team Uncovers Alarming Soil and Water Quality Issues in Hatiya
Read more: NSTU’s CATA Earth Team Uncovers Alarming Soil and Water Quality Issues in HatiyaHATIYA, NOAKHALI, BD • 15 FEBRUARY 2025 • As part of the EU-funded CATA Earth project, researchers from Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) have completed an extensive soil and water sampling campaign across four coastal villages in Hatiya upazila, revealing significant environmental and public health concerns. On February 10, 2025, the NSTU team collected a total of 20 water…
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NSTU CATA Earth Team Distributes Umbrellas to Coastal Families in Hatiya
Read more: NSTU CATA Earth Team Distributes Umbrellas to Coastal Families in HatiyaHATIYA, NOAKHALI, BD • 06 DECEMBER 2024 • In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, the Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) CATA Earth team distributed umbrellas to 60 families across four villages in Hatiya upazila on December 6, 2024. The event, organized as part of the EU-funded CATA Earth project, aimed to thank local residents for their generous cooperation during…
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NSTU Team Completes Extensive Data Collection in Hatiya for CATA Earth Project
Read more: NSTU Team Completes Extensive Data Collection in Hatiya for CATA Earth ProjectHATIYA, NOAKHALI, BD • 30 NOVEMBER 2024 • The Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) team has successfully completed a comprehensive data collection drive in several remote villages of Hatiya upazila. The fieldwork, conducted between September and November 2024, covered four key communities in Harni Union: Tankir Samaj, Centerer Samaj, Foraji Gram, and Shariatpur Gram. The data collection focused on…
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