Philanthrocapitalism: Promoting Global Health but Failing Planetary Health

Butler critiques philanthrocapitalism's dominant focus on global health, primarily driven by foundations like the Gates and Wellcome Trust. He argues that their market-driven strategies, while addressing specific diseases, often neglect critical planetary health concerns. Despite some ecological funding, these foundations continue significant fossil fuel investments. Butler contends that while these actors may partially counter neoliberal health decline, they inadequately address systemic environmental risks, posing long-term challenges to holistic well-being.