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Saatja: "EURO CEH" <[email protected]> Saaja: "EURO CEH" <[email protected]> Teema: Invitation: Sixteenth meeting of the European Environment and Health Task Force, 25–26 November 2026, Maynooth, Ireland Kuupäev: 2026-09-04 16:22 Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. For Russian version, please scroll down. Текст письма на русском языке приводится ниже   To: Members of the European Environment and Health Task Force (EHTF); WHO National Counterparts;   Cc: WHO Representatives and Heads of Country Offices; WHO Secretariat;   Dear Members of the EHTF, Dear WHO National Counterparts, It is our pleasure to invite you to the sixteenth meeting of the EHTF, which will take place at the <https://www.glenroyal.ie/> Glenroyal Hotel, Straffan Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 C2V1 from 09:00 on 25 November to 14:00 on 26 November 2026. The historic town of Maynooth town is easily accessible from Dublin Airport. The meeting will bring together officially nominated environment and health focal points from WHO European Member States and representatives of stakeholder organizations. Further information, including the list of EHTF members, is available on the <https://www.who.int/europe/groups/european-environment-and-health-task-force/members-of-the-european-environment-and-health-task-force-(ehtf)> WHO public web site. The meeting aims to: * Review progress in implementing the Budapest Commitments and identify opportunities to accelerate action; * Explore emerging environment and health priorities; * Follow up on the work and future priorities of the EHP Partnerships; * Strengthen communication to counter mis- and disinformation and build public trust; and * Present and discuss the new WHO environmental health competency framework for WHO European Region. For further information, please refer to the attached scope and purpose document and provisional agenda, available in English and Russian. The remaining working papers will be uploaded to the EHP SharePoint website (https://worldhealthorg.sharepoint.com/sites/ws-EEHP/default.aspx) in due course, as they become available.   The meeting will be held in English, with simultaneous translation into Russian.   The individual registration link will be sent in the following days. The host country has generously made financial support available for travel and subsistence for focal points from a limited number of Member States. The Secretariat will follow up separately regarding possible financial support. Please feel free to contact us at  <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] if you have any questions or wish to receive additional information. We are looking forward to meeting you in November!   Kind regards, Nino Sharashidze  On behalf of the EHP Secretariat **** Приглашение на шестнадцатое совещание Европейской целевой группы по окружающей среде и здоровью (ЦГОСЗ), 25–26 ноября 2026 г., г. Мейнут (Ирландия) Кому: Члены Европейской целевой группы по окружающей среде и здоровью (ЦГОСЗ); национальные сотрудничающие организации ВОЗ;   Копия: представители ВОЗ и руководители страновых офисов; Секретариат ВОЗ;   Уважаемые члены ЦГОСЗ и национальные сотрудничающие организации ВОЗ! Мы рады пригласить вас принять участие в шестнадцатом совещании ЦГОСЗ, которое будет проходить в отеле «Гленройял» ( <https://www.glenroyal.ie/> Glenroyal Hotel) по адресу Стрэффэн Роуд, Мейнут, гр. Килдэр, W23 C2V1, с 9:00 25 ноября до 14:00 26 ноября 2026 г. До исторического центра г. Мейнут легко добраться от аэропорта г. Дублин. В совещании примут участие официально назначенные национальные координаторы по вопросам окружающей среды и здоровья из европейских государств — членов ВОЗ, а также представители заинтересованных организаций. Дополнительная информация, включая список членов Европейской целевой группы по окружающей среде и здоровью (ЦГОСЗ), размещена на <https://www.who.int/europe/groups/european-environment-and-health-task-force/members-of-the-european-environment-and-health-task-force-(ehtf)> общедоступном веб-сайте ВОЗ. Цели совещания заключаются в следующем: * проанализировать ход осуществления Будапештской декларации и выявить возможности для активизации усилий; * обсудить новые приоритетные задачи в области охраны окружающей среды и здоровья; * проанализировать работу и будущие приоритетные задачи <https://www.who.int/europe/initiatives/european-environment-and-health-process-(ehp)/ehp-partnerships> Партнерств ЕПОСЗ; * повысить эффективность информационной работы в целях борьбы с ложной информацией и дезинформацией и укрепления общественного доверия; * представить и обсудить новую модель компетенций ВОЗ в области гигиены окружающей среды. Дополнительная информация содержится в прилагаемых к письму документах на английском и русском языках, включая цели и задачи и предварительную повестку дня. Остальные рабочие документы будут загружены на веб-сайт ЕПОСЗ в системе SharePoint (https <file:///C:/ws-EEHP/default.aspx> ://worldhealthorg.sharepoint.com/sites/ws-EEHP/default.aspx) по мере их готовности.   Совещание будет проводиться на английском языке с синхронным переводом на русский.   Персональная ссылка для регистрации будет направлена в ближайшие дни. Принимающая сторона любезно предоставила финансовую поддержку для компенсации транспортных расходов и суточных для координаторов, представляющих некоторые государства-члены. Секретариат отдельно проинформирует о возможности получения такой поддержки. Со всеми вопросами или дополнительной информацией просим обращаться по электронной почте <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]. С нетерпением ждем встречи с вами в ноябре! С уважением, Nino Sharashidze от имени Секретариата ЕПОСЗ --- EHP Secretariat WHO Regional Office for Europe | European Centre for Environment, Climate Change and Health | Bonn, Germany E-mail: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] | Web: <https://www.who.int/europe/initiatives/european-environment-and-health-process-(ehp)> European Environment and Health Process (EHP) _____ From: EURO CEH Sent: 23 June 2026 10:05 To: EURO CEH Subject: SAVE THE DATE: 16th meeting of the EHTF (Maynooth, Ireland, 24-26 November 2026) / Дата проведения шестнадцатого совещания ЦГОСЗ (Мейнут, Ирландия, 24–26 ноября 2026 г.) For the Russian version, please scroll down. Текст письма на русском языке приводится ниже To: Members of the European Environment and Health Task Force (EHTF); WHO National Counterparts;   Cc: WHO Representatives and Heads of Country Offices; WHO Secretariat; Dear Members of the EHTF, Dear WHO National Counterparts, On behalf of the Chair and Co-Chair, we are pleased to invite you to save the date for the 16th meeting of the European Environment and Health Task Force (EHTF), which will take place in Maynooth, Ireland, from 24 to 26 November 2026. This ancient town is steeped in cultural and academic history and will provide an inspiring backdrop to the sessions. It is easily accessed from Dublin Airport and will provide a stimulating setting for keynote interventions and site visits of relevance to the environment, climate and health agenda. We are grateful to the Government of Ireland and the Department of Health for kindly hosting the meeting and for their continued support to the <https://www.who.int/europe/initiatives/european-environment-and-health-process-(ehp)> European Environment and Health Process (EHP). The meeting will be conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation into Russian. To support planning and logistical arrangements, we kindly ask you to complete the following short poll by 7 July: <https://forms.office.com/e/BPgzbsLCgV> https://forms.office.com/e/BPgzbsLCgV. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, allowing participants to join either in person or online. If you are considering attending in person, even if not yet fully confirmed, please select “Yes”. This will help the hosts estimate room capacity and make the necessary arrangements. We would also appreciate your response even if you plan to participate online. The official invitation, including registration details and meeting documentation, will be shared in due course. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us at <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to Ireland in November! Warm regards, Nino Sharashidze On behalf of the EHP Secretariat *** Кому: члены Европейской целевой группы по окружающей среде и здоровью (‎ЦГОСЗ); национальные сотрудничающие организации ВОЗ.   Копии: представители ВОЗ и руководители страновых офисов; Секретариат ВОЗ. Уважаемые члены ЦГОСЗ! Уважаемые национальные сотрудничающие организации ВОЗ! От имени председателя и сопредседателя мы рады пригласить вас принять участие в шестнадцатом совещании Европейской целевой группы по окружающей среде и здоровью (ЦГОСЗ), которое пройдет в Мейнуте (Ирландия) 24–26 ноября 2026 г. Этот старинный город, который издавна славится своей богатой культурной и научной жизнью, прекрасно подходит для организации этого мероприятия. До Мейнута легко добраться из Дублинского аэропорта; в городе имеются все условия для проведения основных встреч и посещения объектов, имеющих отношение к вопросам окружающей среды, климата и охраны здоровья. Мы благодарны правительству и министерству здравоохранения Ирландии за организацию совещания и неизменную поддержку <https://www.who.int/europe/initiatives/european-environment-and-health-process-(ehp)> Европейского процесса «Окружающая среда и здоровье» (ЕПОСЗ). Мероприятие будет проводиться на английском языке с синхронным переводом на русский язык. Чтобы упростить процессы планирования и организации поездок, просим вас заполнить краткую анкету в срок до 7 июля: <https://forms.office.com/e/BPgzbsLCgV> https://forms.office.com/e/BPgzbsLCgV. Совещание будет проводиться в гибридном формате, т. е. участники смогут выбирать между личным и виртуальным присутствием. Если вы рассматриваете возможность посетить совещание лично (даже при отсутствии полной уверенности), просим вас выбрать в анкете ответ «Да». Ваши ответы помогут организаторам рассчитать требуемое количество гостиничных номеров и подготовить все необходимое. Просим вас заполнить анкету даже в том случае, если вы планируете участвовать в совещании в онлайновом режиме. Позднее мы отправим участникам официальные приглашения, включая информацию о регистрации и сопроводительные документы. Со всеми вопросами и для получения дополнительной информации просим обращаться по электронной почте <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]. С нетерпением ждем встречи с вами в Ирландии в ноябре! С уважением, Nino Sharashidze от имени Секретариата ЕПОСЗ --- EHP Secretariat WHO Regional Office for Europe | European Centre for Environment, Climate Change and Health | Bonn, Germany E-mail: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] | Web: <https://www.who.int/europe/initiatives/european-environment-and-health-process-(ehp)> European Environment and Health Process (EHP) WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L'EUROPE WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО Sixteenth meeting of the European Environment EURO/EHTF16/2 and Health Task Force Maynooth, Ireland 4 September 2026 25−26 November 2026 Original: English Scope and purpose Background The Budapest Declaration of the Seventh Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health and its Roadmap to 2030 provide the strategic framework for implementing the commitments of the European Environment and Health Process (EHP), aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Three years after their adoption and at the midpoint of the Roadmap, the sixteenth meeting of the European Environment and Health Task Force (EHTF) will review progress, identify priorities for accelerating implementation and agree on the next steps. The meeting will be hosted by the Government of Ireland in the context of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Since the adoption of the Budapest Declaration, the environment and health landscape has continued to evolve. Alongside persisting challenges such as climate change, environmental pollution and biodiversity loss, the policy agenda is increasingly shaped by issues related to resilience, environmental and human security, misinformation and disinformation, and rapid technological developments, including digital transformation and artificial intelligence, with implications for environment and health. These developments also underline the growing importance of effective communication in making evidence accessible, supporting informed decision-making and maintaining public trust. Recent regional policy and technical developments, including WHO/Europe’s newly launched Heat–Health Action Plans Guidance, the Call to Action of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health and the forthcoming environmental health competency framework, provide new opportunities to support implementation. The meeting will combine plenary discussions with interactive formats to encourage active participation and exchange. Objectives The meeting aims to: • Discuss the most recent developments in science, policy and society that shape the environment and health agenda, and identify emerging priorities requiring greater attention and stronger cross-sectoral collaboration; • Provide an opportunity for peer learning among Member States, stakeholders, academia and youth through the exchange of experiences, good practices and innovative approaches, including insights from Ireland, and identify opportunities for collaboration; Scope and purpose page 2 • Review progress in implementing the Budapest Declaration at national and regional levels, drawing on country experiences and achievements, and identify remaining gaps and areas where implementation needs to accelerate; • Adopt the EHTF Programme of Work for 2026–2027; • Strengthen practical communication skills in environment and health to support evidence- informed policies, counter mis- and disinformation and build public trust; • Present and discuss the new WHO environmental health competency framework and its application in strengthening a future-ready and resilient environmental health workforce; • Review the progress and future priorities of the EHP Partnerships, and promote broader participation in their activities. Expected outcomes The meeting is expected to strengthen shared understanding of progress and challenges in implementing the Budapest commitments at the midpoint of the Roadmap to 2030, and of the areas requiring greater attention in the coming years. It will provide an opportunity to consider recent strategic, policy and technical developments and their relevance to national and regional action, discuss the contribution and future priorities of the EHP Partnerships, and identify emerging environment and health issues that require greater regional attention. The meeting is also expected to result in agreement on the EHTF Programme of Work for 2026– 2027, including priority themes for Bonn Dialogues on Environment and Health. The discussions will also help inform preparations for the next Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health. WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE BUREAU RÉGIONAL DE L'EUROPE WELTGESUNDHEITSORGANISATION ВСЕМИРНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ЗДРАВООХРАНЕНИЯ REGIONALBÜRO FÜR EUROPA ЕВРОПЕЙСКОЕ РЕГИОНАЛЬНОЕ БЮРО Sixteenth meeting of the European Environment EURO/EHTF16/3 and Health Task Force (EHTF) Maynooth, Ireland 4 September 2026 25−26 November 2026 Original: English Provisional agenda Opening and framing Session 1 Participants will be welcomed by the Chair and the meeting organizers, and will adopt the agenda and programme of the meeting. Identifying emerging priorities This session will explore how foresight can help accelerate environment and health action. Session 2 Drawing on reflections from science and youth, participants will consider emerging challenges and areas that may require greater attention now and beyond 2030. EHTF in 2026–2027: Programme of Work and Bonn Dialogues The draft EHTF Programme of Work for 2026–2027, as endorsed by the EHTF Bureau, will Session 3 be presented for adoption. Participants will also consider priority themes for future Bonn Dialogues on Environment and Health. Three years after Budapest: from commitments to action Through fast-paced “Budapest snapshots”, countries, stakeholders and the EHP Secretariat Session 4 will highlight achievements, practical experiences and lessons learned. The Irish “Marketplace” will showcase national experiences, promising practices and implementation challenges. EHP Partnerships: ideas into action Session 5 Participants will exchange ideas and explore opportunities to contribute, collaborate or become involved in the EHP Partnerships. Linking research to policy to support implementation Session 6 Maynooth University representatives and EHTF members will explore how research can more effectively inform policy and turn evidence into action. Mini masterclass: communication in environment and health Session 7 This practical session will explore how effective communication can support evidence- informed policies, counter mis- and disinformation and build public trust. Towards a new environmental health competency framework Session 8 The new WHO Environmental Health competency framework will be presented, followed by a discussion on how the framework can support workforce planning. page 2 Strengthening climate action for health Building on the Heat–health action plans guidance, the work of the Pan-European Session 9 Commission on Climate and Health and the road to COP31, participants will discuss emerging opportunities and practical approaches to strengthening climate action for health across sectors and levels of governance. Acceleration panels: moving faster, together Session 10 Moderated panels will examine where implementation needs to accelerate and what emerging issues should inform the next Ministerial Conference. Summary of decisions, next steps and closure Session 11 The Chair will summarize the meeting’s decisions and agreed follow-up actions.