Climate change is impacting human lives and health in a variety of ways. It threatens the essential ingredients of good health - clean air, safe drinking water, nutritious food supply, and safe …

Oct 31, 2025 · Good health depends on clean air, a stable climate, a preserved natural environment, as well as access to adequate water, sanitation and hygiene. It also requires …

In 2016, as much as 24% of all deaths worldwide were attributable to the environment. Factors include air pollution, water and sanitation, increasing heat waves and severe weather events, …

Oct 12, 2023 · Climate change impacts health both directly and indirectly, and is strongly mediated by environmental, social and public health determinants. Although it is unequivocal …

May 15, 2025 · In 1989, concerned about the growing evidence of the impact of hazardous environments on human health, WHO/Europe initiated the first ever environment and health …

Jul 29, 2024 · The WHO has released the 2024 updated version of the Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment. This vital resource compiles proposed …

May 17, 2021 · Recognizing these connections, public health initiatives increasingly use nature and integrate nature-based solutions to protect health and promote well-being. Embedding …

Oct 29, 2025 · Overview The Workshop on wastewater and environmental surveillance (WES) for public health in central Asia, held on 5 June 2025 in Astana, convened national and regional …

Jul 17, 2025 · The WHO Air Quality, Energy and Health Science and Policy Summaries (SPS) provide concise overviews of current knowledge and evidence on topics related to air quality, …

Infographic Creating cleaner and safer environments will reduce child exposure to environmental hazards, preventing almost 30% of all child deaths Infographic 500 actions to take, as well as …