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HEAL welcomes MEP vote for better health protection in the 7th EAP
HEAL welcomes the prominence given to improving health in the 7th EU Environment Action Programme including a focus to reduce asthma and allergies related to indoor air pollutants and reducing exposure to harmful chemicals such as endocrine disrupting chemicals. Read more…
The fourth meeting of the European Environment and Health Ministerial Board in Belgrade concluded that urgent action is needed in Europe to tackle environmental health hazards including air pollution, asbestos, mercury, unsafe water and poor sanitation. Read more…
Late Lessons from Early Warnings: A Retrospective Look At Learning about Precaution
HEAL was pleased to co-host the first in a series of Partnership Calls by the US Collaborative on Health and the Environment (CHE) focusing on recent EEA findings on Late Lessons from Early Warnings. Discussions started with how to learn from historical cases of environment and health disasters, followed by addressed case studies on hazardous chemicals. Read more…
Winner of HEAL´s health and environment film prize recognised at international film festivals
Ed Brown’s documentary film ‘Unacceptable Levels’ has been accepted into 17 international film festivals thanks to the success of winning the first ever film prize on health and environment at the 30th International Environmental Film Festival earlier this year. Read more…
Take Action!
Rights to water campaign: Water and sanitation are a human right!
Citizens are inviting the EC to propose legislation implementing the human right to water and sanitation as recognised by the UN, and promoting the provision of water and sanitation as essential public services for all. More information and to sign the petition here
European Citizen´s Initiative "30kmh – making streets liveable!"
European citizens are calling on the EU to introduce 30kmh as the standard speed limits for villages, towns and cities with local authorities being able to decide on exemptions. The initiative aims to receive 1 million European signatures by November. More information here.
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Read HEAL’s study on the EU Environment and Health Action Plan (EHAP): Assessment and Outlook for future action commissioned at the request of the Belgian Federal Minister in charge of Environment.
Events
May
- 15 – Brussels, Belgium: EPHECT Stakeholders meeting on chemicals in consumer products and indoor air quality - Registration closes on 14 May. Register and download the full programme here
- 16 – Brussels, Belgium: EP event - Can EU citizens afford their medicines? The economic crisis and access to medicines in Europe
To attend, please register before 5 May here
June
- 4 - 7 – Brussels, Belgium: EU Green Week: Cleaner air for all
For more information and to register click here
- 5 – HEAL at Green Week: Session 3.4 and Session 5.1.
- 5 - World Environment Day
World Environment Day run by UNEP, aims to raise global awareness of the need to take positive environmental action. More information here
- 24 – 25 - Brussels, Belgium: European Citizen’s Summit - First ever citizen’s summit. Express your interest here before 14 May
August
- 20-23 – Basel, Switzerland: ISES-ISEE-ISIAQ 2013: Environment and Health – Bridging North, South, East and West
More information here
November
- 22 – Jerusalem, Israel: 7th International Conference on Children’s Health and the Environment - More information here
Learn more about HEAL’s views and policy work on Environment and Health
25 April 2013: HEAL responds to vote on 7th Environment Action Programme
6 March 2013: Winner of “Health and Environment Film Prize” announced
8 February 2013: Beyond disappointment – European lawmakers on the side of automobile industry on traffic noise vote
8 February 2013: European parliament condemns European citizens to noisier cities
8 February 2013: HEAL announces “Health and Environment Film Prize”
All press releases on Environment & health »Open letter on EU research funding for 2014-2020
27 June 2012Green 10 letter: Green Stimulus Measures needed to Exit Crisis, warn leading environmental groups
14 April 2012Joint NGO letter: Turning promises into action: achieving the 20% by 2020 energy savings target
All letters on Environment & health »11 April 2013: HEAL position paper on the 7th EU Environment Action Programme
15 January 2013: HEAL response to consultation on Rio +20
23 November 2012: Joint statement: Calling EFSA to reform
25 October 2012: HEAL response to public consultation on EU noise policy
30 May 2012: HEAL reponse to public consultation on 7th EAP
All position papers on Environment & health »
3 July 2012: Report: Environmental Track Record for the 2010-2012 European Commission - Off Their Game
