Environment, Climate Change and Health
We pursue a healthier environment by strengthening health sector leadership, building mechanisms for political and social support and monitoring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals regarding environmental threats to health.
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9 February 2020
WHO global strategy on health, environment and climate change: the transformation...
The new strategy is timely – it responds to and is in line with the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the GPW13.
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4 December 2025
Prioritizing food safety issues related to chemical water quality in agrifood systems
Reliable access to safe and sufficient water is critical to food security and protecting public health. However, water systems face unprecedented pressure...
28 November 2025
Health risks of air pollution in Europe: HRAPIE-2 project: updated guidance on concentration–response...
Air pollution remains the leading environmental health risk both regionally and globally, contributing to reduced life expectancy and a wide range of noncommunicable...
17 October 2025
WHO strategic approach on air quality, energy access and health
WHO, as the coordinating authority on international health, supports countries in protecting public health through evidence-based policies and actions....
16 December 2025
Throwing away our health: the impact of solid waste on human health – evidence, knowledge gaps, and health...
This document summarizes current knowledge on the links between solid waste and human health, focusing on municipal solid waste. It covers definitions...