Climate change threatens the basic elements of life such as access to clean air, water, food and shelter – and with that human health. But climate action could be the greatest global health opportunity of the 21st century.
HEAL works with Global organisations like UNFCCC, UNEP and WHO, with European and national decision-makers as well as environmental organisations towards climate and energy policies putting human health at the centre of their priorities.
Letter to EU ministers on Capacity Mechanisms
17th October 2018
HEAL as one of 31 networks and organisation has ahead of the upcoming trilogue meeting…
Revamping buildings improves the climate, public health and social equality
17th October 2018
If we combine the current quest for energy efficient buildings with an equal quest for better health and more equal societies, we have the chance to limit global warming to 1.5°C. That also means alleviating poverty, improving energy security and creating not only greener but healthier, more equal and enjoyable cities with fewer respiratory and heart diseases, better mental health and happier citizens.
Future of EU financing for environmental health action under threat
9th October 2018
Ahead of a debate in the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, HEAL urges Members of the EP to prioritise health in the next EU budget cycle.
Ten of the largest environment organisations publish manifesto ahead of 2019 European elections
25th September 2018
The Green 10, a coalition of ten of the largest environmental organisations representing tens of millions of citizens across Europe, call on candidates for the European elections to promote a European Union that puts people and our planet first.
New HEAL briefing: Healthy buildings, healthier people
28th May 2018
Buildings: They shape our health and well being on a daily basis regardless of whether…
Boosting Health by Improving Air Quality in the Balkans
13th December 2017
This briefing provides an assessment of the health benefits and saved costs that will be achieved when air
pollution control following Energy Community rules are in place for coal and lignite power stations in Bosnia
and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia in the Western Balkans, and demonstrates that quick and comprehensive action to drive down emissions will boost the benefits.
Climate mitigation is win-win for public health
25th May 2016
A new publication in German by HEAL aims to shed light on a neglected topic…
Acting now for a better Health – 30 % Reduction Target for EU Climate Policy
25th November 2011
Our ’Acting Now’ Informational Postcard reports on what stronger climate action would do for health.
Climate change may be hazardous to your health
27th June 2009
A global prescription that aims to increase focus on the health effects of climate change by uniting the international health community behind four principles...
Letter to EU ministers on Capacity Mechanisms
17th October 2018
HEAL as one of 31 networks and organisation has ahead of the upcoming trilogue meeting…
HEAL receives response from upcoming Austrian presidency to call for ambition for health and the environment
3rd May 2018
On 17 April 2018, HEAL sent a letter to the Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz ahead…
HEAL highlights Western Balkans coal power plants’ lack of compliance with Energy Community rules ahead of Energy Community/European Parliament exchange
24th April 2018
The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) underlines the current unpreparedness of coal power plants in…
Health groups call for phasing out of diesel cars as a public health imperative
27th June 2018
Dieselgate has put the high health impacts from polluting diesel cars into the public and…
Swept under the rug: new report reveals toxics in European carpets threatening health, environment and circular economy
5th March 2018
Toxic substances linked to a range of adverse health impacts can be present in carpets sold in the European Union (EU), the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) and the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) warned today following a new study by Anthesis.
Health professionals demand clean air for Tuzla and Lukavac in Bosnia
26th February 2018
Doctors and health groups have issued an urgent call to improve air quality in Tuzla and Lukavac (Bosnia and Herzegovina), joining the global Unmask My City campaign for clean air, and inviting doctors region wide to join.
New toolkit puts spotlight on coal and health in three Turkish cities
23rd February 2018
Massive investments into new coal power generation are being planned in Turkey, worsening an already poor air quality situation and threatening people’s health. A new HEAL toolkit puts the spotlight on the three ‘coal hotspot’ cities of Terkidag, Canakkale and Izmir.
Reducing air pollution from coal power plants in the Western Balkans would save thousands of lives annually
13th December 2017
Swift and significant emission cuts by Europe’s top polluters under new rules would boost health and reduce healthcare costs.
New report shows coal plant closures needed by 2030 to meet Paris targets
27th February 2017
The European Climate Foundation’s partner, Climate Analytics has published an important report on what needs…
