Publications

October 2, 2024

Does the new Commission care about air pollution?

A reflection on the revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directive Clean air is essential...

Clean Air, Transport & Cities Global Public Health Opinion

September 23, 2024

Consultation Response: Health Community Input on the WHO COP29 Special Report on Climate Change and Health

To: World Health Organization The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) is grateful for the opportunity...

Climate Crisis Consultation Responses Global Public Health

September 6, 2024

Clean Air Day: EU Healthy Air Coalition call to strengthen EU’s clean air measures to sustain the EU’s quality of life and ensure greater preventative health

The EU Healthy Air Coalition (EUHAC) congratulates Ursula von der Leyen for her re-election as...

Clean Air, Transport & Cities Global Public Health Statements

September 3, 2024

EPHA Response to WHO Consultation on the Global Plan of Action (GPoA) on Climate Change and Health

The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) commends the World Health Organization (WHO) on its significant...

Climate Crisis Consultation Responses Global Public Health

August 30, 2024

EPHA Newsletter | Health and Climate Action: The One Health Approach in EU Initiatives

Health and environmental stakeholders have been closely following the recent changeover in EU leadership with...

Climate Crisis Global Public Health Newsletters

August 26, 2024

Health and climate action: Tackling air pollution and its impact on cancer

Guest article by Riccardo Moschetti, Policy Officer, European Cancer Organisation Throughout human history, climate and...

Clean Air, Transport & Cities Global Public Health Healthy Environments Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs)Opinion

August 20, 2024

How can the EU align climate action and health objectives? A focus on cardiovascular health

The recent re-election of President von der Leyen, significantly influenced by the Greens, highlights an...

Global Public Health Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs)Opinion

August 20, 2024

The impact of climate change on health in Italy: challenges, opportunities, and ISDE’s role

Climate change poses a growing threat to public health in Italy, with impacts ranging from...

Climate Crisis Global Public Health Opinion

July 24, 2024

EPHA Newsletter | AMR in focus: addressing antimicrobial resistance in von der Leyen’s second term

Von der Leyen’s second term as President of the Commission has been confirmed with a...

2024 EU Elections Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Global Public Health Newsletters

July 19, 2024

What can agri-food systems do to drastically reduce their dependence on antibiotic use?

According to current data AMR causes 1.27 million deaths every year. If no further action...

Agriculture & Food Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Global Public Health Opinion

July 19, 2024

Tackling the antimicrobial research and development and access crisis: an overview

The importance of antimicrobial medicines in the modern world cannot be overstated, with some studies...

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Global Public Health Opinion

May 3, 2024

Appeal to EU leaders to prioritise a fair and inclusive green transition in the next political mandate

With just one month until the EU elections, we appeal to you to make a...

Climate Crisis Global Public Health Statements

April 29, 2024

Towards better indoor air quality in the European residential context

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognised “the right to healthy indoor air” over two decades...

Clean Cooking & Heating Global Public Health Position & Policy Papers

April 23, 2024

EPHA’s comments to the European Commission following the Consultation Forum on Ecodesign and Energy Labelling

EPHA comments on the Working Documents for Ecodesign and Energy Labelling measures for domestic cooking...

Clean Cooking & Heating Consultation Responses Global Public Health

April 17, 2024

Support the trilogue deal for cleaner air and better health – EU Healthy Air Coalition call

On Wednesday 24 April the Plenary will be voting on “Ambient air quality and cleaner...

Clean Air, Transport & Cities Global Public Health Statements

March 6, 2024

Health Organisations call on MEPs to support the provisional agreement on updating EU’s clean air standards

The urgent adoption of the agreement is seen as a decisive step toward addressing the...

Clean Air, Transport & Cities Global Public Health Statements

March 4, 2024

Health organisations call on EU environment ministers: swiftly adopt the Ambient Air Quality Directive deal

The EU faces a public health emergency from air pollution. We, the undersigned organisations, representing...

Clean Air, Transport & Cities Europe and Health Global Public Health Statements

February 19, 2024

EU’s 2040 climate target: missed opportunities for a healthier, more equitable future 

EPHA considers climate policies a cornerstone of public health policy in Europe, emphasising the need for an...

Climate Crisis Global Public Health Position & Policy Papers

Publications

Does the new Commission care about air pollution?

Consultation Response: Health Community Input on the WHO COP29 Special Report on Climate Change and Health

Clean Air Day: EU Healthy Air Coalition call to strengthen EU’s clean air measures to sustain the EU’s quality of life and ensure greater preventative health

EPHA Response to WHO Consultation on the Global Plan of Action (GPoA) on Climate Change and Health

EPHA Newsletter | Health and Climate Action: The One Health Approach in EU Initiatives

Health and climate action: Tackling air pollution and its impact on cancer

How can the EU align climate action and health objectives? A focus on cardiovascular health

The impact of climate change on health in Italy: challenges, opportunities, and ISDE’s role

EPHA Newsletter | AMR in focus: addressing antimicrobial resistance in von der Leyen’s second term

What can agri-food systems do to drastically reduce their dependence on antibiotic use?

Tackling the antimicrobial research and development and access crisis: an overview

Appeal to EU leaders to prioritise a fair and inclusive green transition in the next political mandate

Towards better indoor air quality in the European residential context

EPHA’s comments to the European Commission following the Consultation Forum on Ecodesign and Energy Labelling

Support the trilogue deal for cleaner air and better health – EU Healthy Air Coalition call

Health Organisations call on MEPs to support the provisional agreement on updating EU’s clean air standards

Health organisations call on EU environment ministers: swiftly adopt the Ambient Air Quality Directive deal

EU’s 2040 climate target: missed opportunities for a healthier, more equitable future

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EU’s 2040 climate target: missed opportunities for a healthier, more equitable future 