"Better Health, Better Environment, Sustainable Choices"
WHO European Region 6th Ministerial Conference on Environment & Health
| Countries: | Czech Republic |
| Donors: | Ministry of Environment The Netherlands, Ministry of Environment, Germany |
| Partners: | Journalists for Human Rights, Macedonia; AWHHE, Armenia; Eco-accord, Russia; Youth Reps in the EHP |
| Issues: | Chemicals & Health; Climate & Energy |
| Duration: | 06/2017 - 06/2017 |
The ministerial conferences of the European Environment and Health Process provide a unique intersectoral policy platform bringing together relevant sectors and partners to shape policies and actions on environment and health, support the implementation of effective evidence-based policies and advance actions on environment, health and well-being in the WHO European Region.
Defining Europe’s environment and health priorities in the 21st century
Almost one and a half million deaths per year in the WHO European Region are caused by environmental risks that could be avoided and/or eliminated. There is therefore urgent need to continue and strengthen efforts addressing the leading environmental determinants of ill health. These include:
- air pollution;
- inadequate water and sanitation services;
- hazardous chemicals;
- waste and contaminated sites; and
- climate change.
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