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Dear colleagues,
Environment and Health Section meeting in January
Join us for the EUPHA-ENV Section Meeting on Friday, 23 January 2026 · 12:00 – 13:00
Video call link: https://uiowa.zoom.us/meeting/register/5_4C2n6aQWOtrJCeEQ9dEA
Survey: how you would like to be involved in 2026 in EUPAH ENV
Please fill in the survey to collaborate https://forms.gle/sDALeQC6YKgqNqi56
We are currently collecting proposals and expressions of interest across our priority areas. Please take a few moments to complete the form and outline how you would like to be involved—whether through scientific sessions, workshops, pre‑conferences, policy discussions, or outreach activities—to help advance environmental and planetary health within European public health.
Your expertise, creativity, and engagement are essential in shaping a strong and impactful EUPHA ENV contribution.
Lets prepare together for 19th European Public Health Conference 2026
Urban and global synergies: shaping the future of public health with climate resilience, equity and innovation
We welcome proposals for sessions and workshops at EPH2026 to work together in advancing environmental health knowledge and fostering impactful discussions. Let’s join forces to shape the future of public health through innovative ideas and shared expertise. Contact us anytime before the submission deadline.
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Environmental health from a policy lens
Safe Hearts Plan
The European Commission published the “Safe Hearts” Plan on 16 December 2025 as its strategic response to health challenges, focused on prevention, early detection and screening, and treatment and care. While the Plan states:
no concrete initiatives have been proposed with regards to climate change and environmental factors.
However, under digital technologies and AI, the Plan lists the environment as one of the determinants in need of integration for prevention, detection, and care of CVDs.
Combustion engine ban
The European Commission reversed its ban on combustion engines. Initially set to phase out 100% of combustion engines by 2035, the Commission now proposes for emissions to be reduced by 90% from 2021 levels. The phase-out of internal combustion engines was set to be one of the EU’s most effective prevention measures. Weakening this proposal will have lasting consequences for health and the environment and hinders the progress achieved to reduce air pollution to protect public health.
EU consultations:
Open:
European climate resilience and risk management – integrated framework
Feedback period: 1 December – 23 February
Conferences:
The 12th International Conference on Children’s Health and the Environment (INCHES) will be held from May 6-8, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt. This conference aims to promote children’s health by addressing environmental health issues and will include sessions for scientists, policymakers, and educators. The conference is organized by the International Network for Children’s Health, Environment and Safety (INCHES), which focuses on protecting children from harmful environmental exposures. For more information, you can visit the official INCHES website. https://inchesnetwork.net/12th-conference-information-and-program/
Do you have relevant news or updates in Environment and Health?
We welcome your contributions. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via EUPHA Environment and Health Section
Vlatka Matkovic, president
Ivan Miškulin, vice-president
Alethe de Vaulgrenant, vice-president
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