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Abstract

Child and Adolescent Health in the Context of Planetary Health Due to various physiological, developmental, and behavioral factors, children and adolescents are particularly affected by the health effects of the planetary crises (climate change, pollution, and loss of biodiversity). In particular, climate change affects child health and development through direct (e. g., heat) and indirect effects (e. g., mental health). Against this background, the concept of planetary health is particularly important, since it builds on the concept of nine planetary boundaries that are considered a safe operating space for human existence. Planetary health describes the relationships between human health with the natural, political, economic, and social systems of the earth, which form the basis for human health. As a result, an intact natural environment is a basic requirement for a healthy life for the population of our planet. This review shows how this concept can help to further develop prevention, health promotion and health care in order to ensure adaptation to the changing conditions ("adaptation") and at the same time to weaken climate change ("mitigation"). Applications in the field of teaching, patient training and community health are presented. In the future, climatesensitive health counseling in particular can play a role in the future to support the individual health and that of the planet ("co-benefits").