Subject: New publication: Governance and capacities for environment and health in the WHO European Region
From: "EURO CEH" <[email-masked]>
To: "EURO CEH" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:15:26 +0300

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Dear Members of the EHTF,

We would like to bring to your attention a new publication, Governance and 
capacities for environment and health in the WHO European Region 
<https://www.who.int/europe/publications/i/item/WHO-EURO-2026-13190-52964-82575> 
, which has just been released. The report provides an overview of 
structural frameworks, evidence, and effective practices that can support 
countries in strengthening environment and health governance. It highlights 
the importance of coordinated action across sectors and levels of 
government, enhanced human and financial capacities, clear and strategic 
communication, and strong science–policy collaboration, particularly in the 
context of rising misinformation and the growing risks posed by climate 
change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

This publication reflects the scientific background that led the discussion 
and the key messages during the 
<https://www.who.int/europe/news-room/events/item/2024/12/02/default-calendar/executive-officers-meeting-on-governance-and-capacities-for-environment-and-health> 
Executive Officers Meeting on Governance and Capacity in Environment and 
Health, held in Bonn on 2–4 December 2024, where more than 30 country 
representatives exchanged experiences on implementing the commitments made 
at the 
<https://www.who.int/europe/event/seventh-ministerial-conference-on-environment-and-health> 
Seventh Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health in Budapest.

We hope the report will serve as a useful reference as the Task Force 
continues to follow and support the implementation of the Budapest 
Declaration 
<https://www.who.int/europe/publications/i/item/EURO-Budapest2023-6> .

 With kind regards,

 EHP Secretariat

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EHP Secretariat
WHO Regional Office for Europe | European Centre for Environment, Climate 
Change and Health | Bonn, Germany
E-mail:  <mailto:[email-masked]> [email-masked] | Web: 
<https://www.who.int/europe/initiatives/european-environment-and-health-process-(ehp)> 
European Environment and Health Process (EHP)