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Saatja: EURO CEH <[email protected]> Saaja: Ms Getlyn Denks ([email protected]), Aive Telling, SM Info, Elen Ohov, Gerlin Kallas, KÖHLER, Kristina, [email protected], evafranziska.matthies, [email protected], RACIOPPI, Francesca, COZZONE, Massimo, SHARASHIDZE, Nino, Adamonyte, Dovile, SANGALANG, Stephanie, EURO CEH Teema: REMINDER: Survey for assessing the progress and future potential of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health Dear Ms Denks, Dear Ms Telling, Dear Ms Ohov, This is a final reminder about the online survey on the Ostrava commitment related to the development and implementation of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health (please see the invitation and web links below). We would like to extend the submission deadline to Friday, 24 March, to allow more time to complete the survey. The survey, which is available in English and Russian, can be accessed under the link below: * English: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=en * Russian: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=ru We look forward to your responses. Kind regards, Massimo Cozzone On behalf of the EHP Secretariat From: EURO CEH <[email protected]> Sent: 10 March 2023 14:10 To: Ms Getlyn Denks ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Aive Telling <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Ms E. Ohov ([email protected]) <[email protected]> Cc: Gerlin Kallas <[email protected]>; KÖHLER, Kristina <[email protected]>; [email protected]; evafranziska.matthies <[email protected]>; [email protected]; RACIOPPI, Francesca <[email protected]>; COZZONE, Massimo <[email protected]>; SHARASHIDZE, Nino <[email protected]>; Adamonyte, Dovile <[email protected]>; SANGALANG, Stephanie <[email protected]>; EURO CEH <[email protected]> Subject: REMINDER: Survey for assessing the progress and future potential of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health Dear Ms Denks, Dear Ms Telling, Dear Ms Ohov, We would like to remind you about the online survey on the Ostrava commitment related to the development and implementation of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health (please see the invitation below). We would appreciate receiving your response by 19 March 2023. Your kind contribution would enable us to develop a more comprehensive understanding of insights, opportunities, and lessons learned from your experience with the National Portfolio development and implementation as part of the preparations for the Seventh Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health. The brief survey, which is available in English and Russian, can be accessed under the link below: * English: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=en * Russian: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=ru We look forward to your responses. Kind regards, Massimo Cozzone On behalf of the EHP Secretariat From: EURO CEH <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:20 PM To: Ms Getlyn Denks ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; Aive Telling <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; Ms E. Ohov ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Cc: Gerlin Kallas <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; KÖHLER, Kristina <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; evafranziska.matthies <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; RACIOPPI, Francesca <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; COZZONE, Massimo <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; SHARASHIDZE, Nino <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; Adamonyte, Dovile <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; SANGALANG, Stephanie <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; EURO CEH <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: Survey for assessing the progress and future potential of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health Dear Ms Denks, Dear Ms Telling, Dear Ms Ohov, We are pleased to invite you to participate in the survey on the Ostrava commitment related to the development and implementation of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health as part of the preparations for the Seventh Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health (Budapest, Hungary, 5‒7 July 2023). The survey questions are adapted to the individual status of Portfolio development and implementation of Member States, and data collection will take place until 19 March 2023. Please complete the survey, which is available in English and Russian, following the link below: * English: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=en * Russian: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=ru For your reference, the survey in Word format is also attached to this message. The estimated time to complete this survey is approximately 45 to 60 minutes. The results of the survey will enhance the understanding of the current situation on Portfolios and expectations for the future, initial results will be presented at the thirteenth meeting of the EHTF, tentatively on 20‒21 April 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. The National Focal Points are responsible for coordinating the response to the survey in their respective countries among the relevant ministries, including, but not limited to, ministries of health and environment. Please consider engaging key stakeholders in your country as well. To facilitate your engagement in the survey, the EHP Secretariat has conducted a webinar and provided a briefing on the assessment exercise and technical guidance on the survey tool. For more information, please visit the EHP SharePoint: https://worldhealthorg.sharepoint.com/sites/ws-EEHP/default.aspx For your convenience and further reference, please find attached your country’s response to the 2019 survey. If you have any questions about the survey content or assessment process, please contact the EHP Secretariat at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. We look forward to your active participation in this important initiative! Thank you very much for your valuable contribution! Best regards, Massimo Cozzone On behalf of the EHP Secretariat --- EHP Secretariat | Multisectoral Partnerships for Environment and Health (MPE) WHO Regional Office for Europe | European Centre for Environment and Health | Bonn, Germany E-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>| Web: www.euro.who.int/ecehbonn<http://www.euro.who.int/ecehbonn> [cid:[email protected]] Saatja: EURO CEH <[email protected]> Saaja: Ms Getlyn Denks ([email protected]), Aive Telling, SM Info, Elen Ohov, Gerlin Kallas, KÖHLER, Kristina, [email protected], evafranziska.matthies, [email protected], RACIOPPI, Francesca, COZZONE, Massimo, SHARASHIDZE, Nino, Adamonyte, Dovile, SANGALANG, Stephanie, EURO CEH Teema: REMINDER: Survey for assessing the progress and future potential of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health Dear Ms Denks, Dear Ms Telling, Dear Ms Ohov, We would like to remind you about the online survey on the Ostrava commitment related to the development and implementation of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health (please see the invitation below). We would appreciate receiving your response by 19 March 2023. Your kind contribution would enable us to develop a more comprehensive understanding of insights, opportunities, and lessons learned from your experience with the National Portfolio development and implementation as part of the preparations for the Seventh Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health. The brief survey, which is available in English and Russian, can be accessed under the link below: * English: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=en * Russian: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=ru We look forward to your responses. Kind regards, Massimo Cozzone On behalf of the EHP Secretariat From: EURO CEH <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:20 PM To: Ms Getlyn Denks ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Aive Telling <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Ms E. Ohov ([email protected]) <[email protected]> Cc: Gerlin Kallas <[email protected]>; KÖHLER, Kristina <[email protected]>; [email protected]; evafranziska.matthies <[email protected]>; [email protected]; RACIOPPI, Francesca <[email protected]>; COZZONE, Massimo <[email protected]>; SHARASHIDZE, Nino <[email protected]>; Adamonyte, Dovile <[email protected]>; SANGALANG, Stephanie <[email protected]>; EURO CEH <[email protected]> Subject: Survey for assessing the progress and future potential of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health Dear Ms Denks, Dear Ms Telling, Dear Ms Ohov, We are pleased to invite you to participate in the survey on the Ostrava commitment related to the development and implementation of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health as part of the preparations for the Seventh Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health (Budapest, Hungary, 5‒7 July 2023). The survey questions are adapted to the individual status of Portfolio development and implementation of Member States, and data collection will take place until 19 March 2023. Please complete the survey, which is available in English and Russian, following the link below: * English: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=en * Russian: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=ru For your reference, the survey in Word format is also attached to this message. The estimated time to complete this survey is approximately 45 to 60 minutes. The results of the survey will enhance the understanding of the current situation on Portfolios and expectations for the future, initial results will be presented at the thirteenth meeting of the EHTF, tentatively on 20‒21 April 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. The National Focal Points are responsible for coordinating the response to the survey in their respective countries among the relevant ministries, including, but not limited to, ministries of health and environment. Please consider engaging key stakeholders in your country as well. To facilitate your engagement in the survey, the EHP Secretariat has conducted a webinar and provided a briefing on the assessment exercise and technical guidance on the survey tool. For more information, please visit the EHP SharePoint: https://worldhealthorg.sharepoint.com/sites/ws-EEHP/default.aspx For your convenience and further reference, please find attached your country’s response to the 2019 survey. If you have any questions about the survey content or assessment process, please contact the EHP Secretariat at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. We look forward to your active participation in this important initiative! Thank you very much for your valuable contribution! Best regards, Massimo Cozzone On behalf of the EHP Secretariat --- EHP Secretariat | Multisectoral Partnerships for Environment and Health (MPE) WHO Regional Office for Europe | European Centre for Environment and Health | Bonn, Germany E-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>| Web: www.euro.who.int/ecehbonn<http://www.euro.who.int/ecehbonn> [cid:[email protected]] Survey on progress in the development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health #41 COMPLETE Collector: Link to NP survey ENG (Web Link) Started: Friday, May 17, 2019 2:49:48 PM Last Modified: Friday, May 17, 2019 3:39:50 PM Time Spent: 00:50:02 IP Address: 195.80.103.230 Page 2: Contact details Q1 Country Estonia Q2 Name(s) Gerlin Q3 Surname(s) Kallas Q4 Institution(s) Ministry of Social Affairs, Health Board, Ministry of the Environment Q5 E-mail(s) [email protected] Page 3: Institutional arrangements for environment and health Q6 Please describe briefly how the Focal Point´s work supporting implementation of Ostrava Declaration commitments has been organized. Addresses policy issues in relation with the work of WHO Europe in the field of environment and health. Coordinates the country work in the area of health and the environment. 1/9  Survey on progress in the development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health Q7 Please indicate which other ministries or authorities in your country (besides health and environment) have a formal responsibility for one or more of areas and commitments under the Ostrava Declaration. Please indicate the areas of their responsibility. If only health and environment ministries are responsible, please enter “none” in both boxes. Ministry(ies) / Authority(ies) Ministry of Rural Affairs/Veterinary and Food Board, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications Areas of responsibilities of relevance to the Ostrava Declaration Action plans on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Indoor air quality Q8 Is there a formal or informal body/mechanism Yes coordinating the work on environment and health at the national level? Page 4: Formal or informal body/mechanism Q9 Has this body/mechanism been newly established? No, an existing body/mechanism was designated to coordinate health and environment activities , Please describe. If available, please send us the act that established this mechanism.: The National Health Plan (NHP) has been elaborated for 2009-2020, which sets up priorities for action in environment and health. Until 2018 implementation of the NHP was through the action plan, since 2019 through the Environmental Health Program 2019-2022, which incorporates Ostrava declaration priorities. Q10 Please indicate to which Ministry/ies the body/mechanism is accountable and describe how it operates. Ministry(-ies) In the field of the health and the environment mainly Ministry of Social Affairs, Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Rural Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications are involved. Describe how it operates Implementation of the NHP is coordinated by the Ministry of Social Affairs. In addition to institutions in the field of administration of the Ministry of Social Affairs, also Ministry of the Environment, Estonian Health Board, National Institute for Health Development, Veterinary and Food Board, Ministry of Rural Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications and other relevant Ministries and institutions participate in the implementation. 2/9  Survey on progress in the development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health Q11 Which stakeholders are engaged in the coordinating Representatives of different sectors of , body/mechanism? government Representatives of sub-national levels of government (regions, states, counties, cities , Civil society and NGOs Page 5: Development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health Q12 Please mark and describe the challenges you 12. Other challenges, expect or have experienced in the development and Please specify each marked establishment of a National Portfolio? Please mark more than one option, if applicable. response.: In connection with the change of the government, the new National Health Plan for the years 2020-2030, which contains more specifically the objectives and activities of the Ostrava Declaration, has not been approved by the government to date. Hopefully, the development plan will be approved this year. Q13 Does your country have a National Portfolio for Yes, action on environment and health or an equivalent policy If yes, please specify and provide references, urls for framework/programme (cfr. Annex 1 of the Ostrava download or send as an attachment (in English, Russian or Declaration, para. 4)? original language) to [email protected].: This is implemented under the National Health Plan 2009- 2020 and the Environmental Health Program 2019-2022, which is part of the Health Plan and has been developed to meet the goals of the Plan. The Environmental Health Program is unfortunately only available in Estonian. The National Health Plan 2009-2020 can be found on this link: https://www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/content- editors/eesmargid_ja_tegevused/Tervis/Aruanded/rta_2009- 2020_2012_eng.pdf Page 6: Development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health (continued) Q14 Are there any plans to establish a National Portfolio, Respondent skipped this question if it does not exist yet? Q15 Has there been a specified allocation of human Respondent skipped this question resources to support the development and implementation of the National Portfolio? 3/9  Survey on progress in the development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health Q16 Has there been a specified allocation of financial Respondent skipped this question resources to support the development and implementation of the National Portfolio? Q17 Are there any priority areas for which you would like Respondent skipped this question to receive more technical support to make further progress? Please mark all those applicable. Page 7: Development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health (continued) Q18 The National Portfolio is: A part of other national strategies and/or , policies For the selected response please specify and provide references, urls for download or, if the documents are not available online please send as an attachment (in English, Russian or original language) to [email protected].: Specified in the previous answer. Q19 Which of the seven priorities identified by the Priority area 1. Improving indoor and outdoor air quality Ostrava Declaration are addressed by the National for all Portfolio? Please, mark all those that apply (cfr. Annex 1 , of the Ostrava Declaration)? Priority area 2. Ensuring universal, equitable and sustainable access to safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene for all and in all settings , Priority area 3. Minimizing the adverse effects of chemicals on human health and the environment , Priority area 4. Preventing and eliminating the adverse environmental and health effects, costs and inequalities related to waste management and contaminated sites , Priority area 5. Strengthening adaptive capacity and resilience to climate change-related health risks and supporting measures to mitigate climate change and achieve health cobenefits in line with the Paris Agreement , Priority area 6. Supporting the efforts of European cities and regions to become healthier, more inclusive, safer, resilient and sustainable Q20 What is the time-frame for actions' implementation? 2019-2022 4/9  Survey on progress in the development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health Q21 Is the implementation of the National Portfolio Yes, body/mechanism mentioned in the answer to the coordinated by a national question 8 body/organization/mechanism? Q22 Is there a monitoring and evaluation plan in place Yes, for the National Portfolio implementation? If yes, please specify when the first evaluation is to be done.: Monitoring and evaluation is also part of the NHP. Page 8: Development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health (continued) Q23 Has there been a specified allocation of human Respondent skipped this question resources to support the development and implementation of the National Portfolio? Q24 Has there been a specified allocation of financial Respondent skipped this question resources to support the development and implementation of the National Portfolio? Q25 Are there any priority areas for which you would like Respondent skipped this question to receive more technical support to make further progress? Please mark all those applicable. Page 9: Development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health (continued) Q26 Please mark and specify how will progress of By identifying specific indicators at the national level to implementation be assessed? Please mark all those that measure progress on environment and health actions apply. , Please specify the selected responses and indicators, if applicable.: To monitor the results of the Estonian NHP, data sources and surveys updated with unvaried regularity are used. Some examples of indicators are: 1) Bathing water quality; 2)The number of water diseases outbreaks; 3) Compliance of chemicals circulating on the market; etc Q27 Who are the actors responsible for the monitoring Representatives of different sectors of national or and reporting? Please mark all those that apply. federal authorities , Please specify the selected response.: Ministry of Social Affairs, Health Board, Ministry of the Environment, Environment Agency, Ministry of Rural Affairs, Veterinary and Food Board and other relevant authorities. 5/9  Survey on progress in the development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health Q28 Has there been a specified allocation of human Yes, resources to support the development and If yes, please specify. If no, who will assume implementation of the National Portfolio? implementation?: The cost of human resources developing and implementing the NHP has been taken into account in the NHP. Q29 Has there been a specified allocation of financial Yes, resources to support the development and If yes, please specify. If no, how the implementation will be implementation of the National Portfolio? funded?: In the Environmental Health Programme the costs for implementing the programm has been taking into account. The NHP is mainly implemented through financing of the field of administration of the Ministry of Social Affairs and budgetary financing of other ministries. Q30 Are there any priority areas for which you would like Priority area 1. Improving indoor and outdoor air quality to receive more technical support to make further for all progress? Please mark all those applicable. , Priority area 4. Preventing and eliminating the adverse environmental and health effects, costs and inequalities related to waste management and contaminated sites , Priority area 6. Supporting the efforts of European cities and regions to become healthier, more inclusive, safer, resilient and sustainable , For each response please specify the support that is needed.: Priorit area 1. Guidance for assessment of indoor air quality and sharing experience Priority area 4. Training for assessing health impacts and risks from contaminated sites Pirotity area 6. Training and sharing experience Page 10: Examples of concrete actions taken under priority area Q31 Please describe achievements in enhancement Priority area 1. Improving indoor and outdoor air quality environment and health nationally and/or sub-nationally for all in the post-Ostrava period? Please mark all priority , areas that apply. If you have documentation about the implementation, please provide that (e.g. internet link) Priority area 2. Ensuring universal, equitable and instead of commenting. sustainable access to safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene for all and in all settings , Priority area 3. Minimizing the adverse effects of chemicals on human health and the environment , 6/9 Survey on progress in the development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health Priority area 4. Preventing and eliminating the adverse environmental and health effects, costs and inequalities related to waste management and contaminated sites , Priority area 5. Strengthening adaptive capacity and resilience to climate change-related health risks and supporting measures to mitigate climate change and achieve health cobenefits in line with the Paris Agreement , Priority area 6. Supporting the efforts of European cities and regions to become healthier, more inclusive, safer, resilient and sustainable , Please describe each selected response and give some examples.: Priority area 1: In addition to the EU priority pollutants air quality limit values, we have established limit values for about 30 significant pollutants to better protect human health. Currently an assessment of childrens health condition in the oil shale industrial region is under development. The project is called „Development and application of methodology for finding links between ambient air quality and childhood asthma and other allergic diseases in areas affected by oil shale industry“. The project is part of the bigger strategical plan to assess the health impacts of oil shale sector. Improved indoor air quality requirements for buildings are under development (including limit values for concentrations of chemical substances). Priority area 2: Estonia transposed the Directive 1787/2015 which regulates the risk based approach for the whole drinking water cycle. It is now an option for Estonian water works to choose between regular monitoring of substances in DW or develop monitoring plan based on risk assessment. It gives the water suppliers a chance to optimize the sampling frequency and focus the resources on most critical points of the DW chain. Estonia has established arrangements for coordination for setting water and health related targets under the Protocol on Water and Health. Targets have been set and will be added, reviewed and updated continuously (if necessary). The methodology for health risk assessment of radionuclides in drinking water and feasibility studies for NORM (Naturally occurring radioactive material) free water treatment” was established. The methodology was needed to make conclusions about decision, when is it reasonable and practicable to purify drinking water of radioactive substances. The project „Study on the quality and systems of drinking water in sparsely populated areas“ is under development. One of the main aims of the project is to have an overview of water quality of all the individual water works that are not 7/9 Survey on progress in the development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health water quality of all the individual water works that are not under state surveillance in Estonia. In addition the aim is to advise the owners (if applicable) of the waterworks on how to implement remedies for water safety. Priority are 3: Supporting chemical industry to comply with the requirements of chemicals legislation by providing advice on their responsibilities and obligations. Two substance evaluation cases under the REACH Regulation have been finalised and concluded that hazards and exposure of these substances have been clarified, the risks arising from the use of the substances are considered controlled and further risk reduction measures are currently not needed. Summary of one of them is founded on this link: https://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/fe954eb1-1502- d796-43d7-c8c63d59f83a. Strenghtening capacity of the Poison Information Center to prevent and respond to acute exposure to hazardous chemicals and products and advise general public. Only very small companies, using chemicals in small quantities, do not need to have an ambient air pollution permit or registration. It means, that information about all important chemical users is available and under control. Priority area 4. We are investing 52 million euros to clean contaminated sites (Purtse, Kroodi, Maadevahe) and improve ambient environment in 2014-2023 EU structrual funds period. We are taking measures to increase sorted waste collection at source by investing in amenity sites, collection infrastructure and improving legislation. In addition, regarding contaminated sites, the following oil shale sector health impact assessment projects are currently ongoing: • „Drinking water analysis of water supplies from Ordovician and Quaternary bodies of groundwater for potential oil shale chemicals“ • „Conducting biomonitoring among the population exposed to the oil shale sector (workers and residents), pre-study - identification of biomarkers“ • „Survey of Children's Birth Register Data (comparison of childbirth indicators of children born in different regions of East- Virumaa with data of children born in other Estonian regions) and their parents' poll on exposure to oil shale sector pollution“. Priority area 5. Estonian Government adopted in March 2017 The National Adaptation Strategy until 2030 and action plan from years 2017 to 2020. The link to the document https://www.envir.ee/sites/default/files/national_adaptation_s trategy.pdf . In addition, The Parliament of Estonia adopted “General Principles of Climate Policy until 2050” (GPCP2050) on April 2017, which includes among others a sectoral political guidelines for adapting to the effects of climate change. Link to the document: https://www.envir.ee/sites/default/files/low_carbon_strategy_ until_2050.pdf. Priority area 6. According to the Atmospheric Air Protection Act all local authorities on whose territory noise sources cause noise nuisance, must prepare noise 8/9  Survey on progress in the development of National Portfolios of Actions on Environment and Health maps to identify the noise situation in their territory and plan the improvement of the situation. Additionally, we have national regulation for odour management. According to which, in case the disturbance level of odour (more than 15% of annual hours) in certain area is exceeded, the operator(s) of the source pollution plant have to develop and implement an action plan for reducing the presence of unpleasant odour. Strategical environmental impact assessment, including health impact assessment (HIA) is in place. Q32 Please indicate in which technical areas your Priority area 2. Ensuring universal, equitable and country/institutions would be able to provide technical sustainable access to safe drinking-water, sanitation support to other Members States and EHP partners? and hygiene for all and in all settings Please mark all those that apply and specify scope of the , potential assistance. Priority area 3. Minimizing the adverse effects of chemicals on human health and the environment , Priority area 4. Preventing and eliminating the adverse environmental and health effects, costs and inequalities related to waste management and contaminated sites , Please specify scope of the potential assistance.: Priority area 2: to share our experiences. Priority area 3: share our experience how to organise work in poison and chemical centre and give advice to general public. Priority area 4: To share our experiences with oil shale health impact assessment projects. Page 11: Additional comments Q33 Have you any other comments on the process to Respondent skipped this question develop the National Portfolios in your country? 9/9 Saatja: Adamonyte, Dovile <[email protected]> Saaja: Elen Ohov, Gerlin Lõhmus, KÖHLER, Kristina, [email protected], evafranziska.matthies, [email protected], RACIOPPI, Francesca, COZZONE, Massimo, SHARASHIDZE, Nino, SANGALANG, Stephanie, EURO CEH, Ms Getlyn Denks ([email protected]), Aive Telling, SM Info Teema: Re: [EXT] RE: REMINDER: Survey for assessing the progress and future potential of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health Dear Ms Ohov, I am writing to kindly follow-up on the email below. We are pleased to offer an extension to submit your response by Monday, which would allow us to include your input in the preliminary analysis. The initial findings of this analysis will be presented during the European Environment and Health Task Force meeting in Brussels on 20-21 April 2023. In case your submission is received after this date, we will still try our best to incorporate it into the final assessment, which we plan to publish as a policy brief during the Seventh Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health, which will be held in Budapest on 5-7 July 2023. We highly value a response from Estonia as it would help us ensure the complete representation of the Baltic region. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Dovile -- Dovile Adamonyte | Consultant (Multisectoral Partnerships for Environment and Health) WHO Regional Office for Europe | European Centre for Environment and Health | Bonn, Germany Email: [email protected] | Web: www.euro.who.int/ecehbonn<http://www.euro.who.int/ecehbonn> [cid:0f244e70-23db-407d-98df-db40ead718b2] ________________________________ From: Adamonyte, Dovile <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 9:55 AM To: Ms E. Ohov ([email protected]) <[email protected]> Cc: Gerlin Kallas <[email protected]>; KÖHLER, Kristina <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; evafranziska.matthies <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; RACIOPPI, Francesca <[email protected]>; COZZONE, Massimo <[email protected]>; SHARASHIDZE, Nino <[email protected]>; SANGALANG, Stephanie <[email protected]>; EURO CEH <[email protected]>; Ms Getlyn Denks ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Aive Telling <[email protected]>; SM Info <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [EXT] RE: REMINDER: Survey for assessing the progress and future potential of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health Dear Ms Ohov, I am writing on behalf of the EHP Secretariat to express our gratitude for taking the time to provide us with information regarding the timeline required to complete the survey in Estonia. We have commenced the revision process of the surveys that we have received so far, and we assure that we will carefully review your submission as an integral part of the National Portfolios assessment process. We look forward to hearing from you by the end of next week. Kind regards, Dovile Adamonyte -- Dovile Adamonyte | Consultant (Multisectoral Partnerships for Environment and Health) WHO Regional Office for Europe | European Centre for Environment and Health | Bonn, Germany Email: [email protected] | Web: www.euro.who.int/ecehbonn<http://www.euro.who.int/ecehbonn> [cid:6fc6b2a1-5719-4b50-87e2-d8e275fd1071] ________________________________ From: Elen Ohov <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:29 PM To: EURO CEH <[email protected]>; Ms Getlyn Denks ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Aive Telling <[email protected]>; SM Info <[email protected]> Cc: Gerlin Kallas <[email protected]>; KÖHLER, Kristina <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; evafranziska.matthies <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; RACIOPPI, Francesca <[email protected]>; COZZONE, Massimo <[email protected]>; SHARASHIDZE, Nino <[email protected]>; Adamonyte, Dovile <[email protected]>; SANGALANG, Stephanie <[email protected]> Subject: [EXT] RE: REMINDER: Survey for assessing the progress and future potential of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health Dear Mr Cozzone, Please accept our apologies for the delayed response. We will aim to fill in the questionnaire as soon as possible but would appreciate an extention of the deadline until the end of next week, if possible. Best regards Elen Ohov Adviser | European Union Affairs and International Co-operation Department +372 626 9241| [email protected] Ministry of Social Affairs Suur-Ameerika 1 | 10122 Tallinn 626 9301 | http://www.sm.ee<http://www.sm.ee/et> From: EURO CEH <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12:19 PM To: Ms Getlyn Denks ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Aive Telling <[email protected]>; SM Info <[email protected]>; Elen Ohov <[email protected]> Cc: Gerlin Kallas <[email protected]>; KÖHLER, Kristina <[email protected]>; [email protected]; evafranziska.matthies <[email protected]>; [email protected]; RACIOPPI, Francesca <[email protected]>; COZZONE, Massimo <[email protected]>; SHARASHIDZE, Nino <[email protected]>; Adamonyte, Dovile <[email protected]>; SANGALANG, Stephanie <[email protected]>; EURO CEH <[email protected]> Subject: REMINDER: Survey for assessing the progress and future potential of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health Dear Ms Denks, Dear Ms Telling, Dear Ms Ohov, This is a final reminder about the online survey on the Ostrava commitment related to the development and implementation of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health (please see the invitation and web links below). We would like to extend the submission deadline to Friday, 24 March, to allow more time to complete the survey. The survey, which is available in English and Russian, can be accessed under the link below: * English: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=en * Russian: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=ru We look forward to your responses. Kind regards, Massimo Cozzone On behalf of the EHP Secretariat From: EURO CEH <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: 10 March 2023 14:10 To: Ms Getlyn Denks ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; Aive Telling <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; Ms E. Ohov ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Cc: Gerlin Kallas <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; KÖHLER, Kristina <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; evafranziska.matthies <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; RACIOPPI, Francesca <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; COZZONE, Massimo <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; SHARASHIDZE, Nino <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; Adamonyte, Dovile <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; SANGALANG, Stephanie <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; EURO CEH <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: REMINDER: Survey for assessing the progress and future potential of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health Dear Ms Denks, Dear Ms Telling, Dear Ms Ohov, We would like to remind you about the online survey on the Ostrava commitment related to the development and implementation of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health (please see the invitation below). We would appreciate receiving your response by 19 March 2023. Your kind contribution would enable us to develop a more comprehensive understanding of insights, opportunities, and lessons learned from your experience with the National Portfolio development and implementation as part of the preparations for the Seventh Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health. The brief survey, which is available in English and Russian, can be accessed under the link below: * English: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=en * Russian: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=ru We look forward to your responses. Kind regards, Massimo Cozzone On behalf of the EHP Secretariat From: EURO CEH <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:20 PM To: Ms Getlyn Denks ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; Aive Telling <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; Ms E. Ohov ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Cc: Gerlin Kallas <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; KÖHLER, Kristina <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; evafranziska.matthies <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; RACIOPPI, Francesca <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; COZZONE, Massimo <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; SHARASHIDZE, Nino <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; Adamonyte, Dovile <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; SANGALANG, Stephanie <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; EURO CEH <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: Survey for assessing the progress and future potential of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health Dear Ms Denks, Dear Ms Telling, Dear Ms Ohov, We are pleased to invite you to participate in the survey on the Ostrava commitment related to the development and implementation of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health as part of the preparations for the Seventh Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health (Budapest, Hungary, 5‒7 July 2023). The survey questions are adapted to the individual status of Portfolio development and implementation of Member States, and data collection will take place until 19 March 2023. Please complete the survey, which is available in English and Russian, following the link below: * English: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=en * Russian: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=ru For your reference, the survey in Word format is also attached to this message. The estimated time to complete this survey is approximately 45 to 60 minutes. The results of the survey will enhance the understanding of the current situation on Portfolios and expectations for the future, initial results will be presented at the thirteenth meeting of the EHTF, tentatively on 20‒21 April 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. The National Focal Points are responsible for coordinating the response to the survey in their respective countries among the relevant ministries, including, but not limited to, ministries of health and environment. Please consider engaging key stakeholders in your country as well. To facilitate your engagement in the survey, the EHP Secretariat has conducted a webinar and provided a briefing on the assessment exercise and technical guidance on the survey tool. For more information, please visit the EHP SharePoint: https://worldhealthorg.sharepoint.com/sites/ws-EEHP/default.aspx For your convenience and further reference, please find attached your country’s response to the 2019 survey. If you have any questions about the survey content or assessment process, please contact the EHP Secretariat at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. We look forward to your active participation in this important initiative! Thank you very much for your valuable contribution! Best regards, Massimo Cozzone On behalf of the EHP Secretariat --- EHP Secretariat | Multisectoral Partnerships for Environment and Health (MPE) WHO Regional Office for Europe | European Centre for Environment and Health | Bonn, Germany E-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>| Web: www.euro.who.int/ecehbonn<http://www.euro.who.int/ecehbonn> [cid:[email protected]] Saatja: EURO CEH <[email protected]> Saadetud: 23.02.2023 18:20 Adressaat: Ms Getlyn Denks <[email protected]>; <"Aive Telling">; <"SM Info">; <"Elen Ohov"> Koopia: <"Gerlin Kallas">; KÖHLER, Kristina <[email protected]>; <maike.voss@cphp- berlin.de>; evafranziska.matthies <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; RACIOPPI, Francesca <[email protected]>; COZZONE, Massimo <[email protected]>; SHARASHIDZE, Nino <[email protected]>; Adamonyte, Dovile <[email protected]>; SANGALANG, Stephanie <[email protected]>; EURO CEH <[email protected]> Teema: Survey for assessing the progress and future potential of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health Manused: image001.png; National Portfolios survey GroupA ENG.docx; Survey_Ostrava_Commitments_Estonia_17May2019.pdf Dear Ms Denks, Dear Ms Telling, Dear Ms Ohov, We are pleased to invite you to participate in the survey on the Ostrava commitment related to the development and implementation of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health as part of the preparations for the Seventh Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health (Budapest, Hungary, 5‒7 July 2023). The survey questions are adapted to the individual status of Portfolio development and implementation of Member States, and data collection will take place until 19 March 2023. Please complete the survey, which is available in English and Russian, following the link below:  English: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=en  Russian: https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/821624?lang=ru For your reference, the survey in Word format is also attached to this message. The estimated time to complete this survey is approximately 45 to 60 minutes. The results of the survey will enhance the understanding of the current situation on Portfolios and expectations for the future, initial results will be presented at the thirteenth meeting of the EHTF, tentatively on 20‒21 April 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. The National Focal Points are responsible for coordinating the response to the survey in their respective countries among the relevant ministries, including, but not limited to, ministries of health and environment. Please consider engaging key stakeholders in your country as well. To facilitate your engagement in the survey, the EHP Secretariat has conducted a webinar and provided a briefing on the assessment exercise and technical guidance on the survey tool. For more information, please visit the EHP SharePoint: https://worldhealthorg.sharepoint.com/sites/ws-EEHP/default.aspx For your convenience and further reference, please find attached your country’s response to the 2019 survey. If you have any questions about the survey content or assessment process, please contact the EHP Secretariat at [email protected]. We look forward to your active participation in this important initiative! Thank you very much for your valuable contribution! Best regards, Massimo Cozzone On behalf of the EHP Secretariat --- EHP Secretariat | Multisectoral Partnerships for Environment and Health (MPE) WHO Regional Office for Europe | European Centre for Environment and Health | Bonn, Germany E-mail: [email protected]| Web: www.euro.who.int/ecehbonn World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe Weltgesundheitsorganisation Regionalbüro füR Europa \* mergeformat Organisation Mondiale de la SantÉ Bureau RÉgional de l'Europe ВсемирнаЯ организациЯ здравоохранениЯ Европейское региональное бюро 2 3 February 2023 Original: English Survey for a ssessing the p rogress and f uture p otential of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health: m oving towards and b eyond the Budapest Conference As part of the preparations for the Seventh Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health, to be held on 5 ‒ 7 July in Budapest, Hungary, the E uropean Environment and Health Process (E HP ) Secretariat invites the members of the European Environment and Health Task Force (EHTF) to actively contribute to the assessment of the Ostrava commitment related to the development and implementation of National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health ( cfr. Annex 1 of the Ostrava Declaration , para. 4 ). The assessment will consist of a desk review of Portfolios that have already been developed , along with this survey to collect information on EHTF experiences in the development of the Portfolios , and interviews with some of EHTF members to collect more in-depth information on selected aspects of the development and implementation of Portfolios. The survey questions are adapted to the individual status of Portfolio development and implementation of Member States, concerning: current status of Portfolios; enablers and challenges in development and implementation of Portfolios; needs of Member States for implementation of actions on environment and health. Data collection will take place until 19 March 2023 . The estimated time to complete this survey is approximately 45 to 60 minutes. The results of this assessment will enhance the understanding of the current situation on Portfolios and expectations for the future. The results will also be presented in a report at the Ministerial Conference. To facilitate EHTF members engagement in this assessment, the EHP Secretariat conducted a webinar , which provide d a briefing on the assessment exercise and guidance on the survey tool . It also offer ed an opportunity to exchange experiences and discuss what type of support Member States would need to make the National Portfolios a valuable tool to continue advancing the environment and health agenda at the national level after the Budapest Conference. For more information , please visit the EHP SharePoint . If multiple respondents in the country provide information in several survey forms, please note that the National Focal Point is responsible for compiling and reconciling all responses into one final country submission. To ensure information accuracy, EHP Secretariat recommends that the national focal persons coordinate the gathering and reporting of responses to the survey among each of the relevant government ministries, including but not limited to health and environment, as well as other key stakeholders. We would like to inform you that the content of the survey, whether taken online or in paper format, is the same. However, please note that the sequence and number of questions may vary slightly due to the logic jumps inherent in online surveys. This means that some questions may be skipped or reordered based on the answers provided to previous questions. For any questions on the survey content or process, please contact the EHP Secretariat at [email protected] . Welcome In this survey you are invited to share insights, challenges and lessons learned from your experience with the National Portfolios of Action on Environment and Health. All information and specific examples that you provide can help Member States to learn from each other to accelerate transformative actions on environment and health in the WHO European Region. Questions include multiple choice and brief narratives. Personal details and email address of the respondent(s) will be used for communication with the EHP Secretariat only. The name of the institution(s) will be listed in the survey report and analysis. I. Contact information Country: Click or tap here to enter text. Name(s), Surname(s): Click or tap here to enter text. Institution(s): Click or tap here to enter text. Email: Click or tap here to enter text. II. National Portfolio status Thank you very much for filling out the WHO survey in 2019 (please see your response to the survey attached to the email). The following questions aim to assess the current status of implementation of the National Portfolio in your country: What is the current situation in your country regarding the development of a National Portfolio or an equivalent policy framework/programme ( cfr. Annex 1 of the 2017 Ostrava Declaration , para. 4 )? ☐ Portfolio has been developed and/or implemented [go to Part 2 ] ☐ The development of a Portfolio is being planned [go to Part 2 ] ☐ There is no on-going process of developing a P ortfolio [go to Part 1 ] ☐ Other: Please describe and provide further details If you have developed a P ortfolio since 2019, please provide references, URLs for download, or send us at [email protected] an attachment with the documents to upload on the EHP SharePoint . Part 1: For Member States with no on-going process of developing a Portfolio: In your opinion, how relevant is a Portfolio to enable transformative action on environment and health in your country? ☐ Relevant ☐ Moderately relevant ☐ Not relevant: Please explain ☐ Not applicable/I don’t know What do you identify as reasons why your country has to date not developed a Portfolio? Please select all options that apply. ☐ Lack of prioritization ☐ Lack of funds ☐ Lack of collaboration ☐ L ack of human capacities ☐ Lack of governance ☐ Lack of monitoring ☐ Lack of accountability ☐ Difficulties in linking the domestic policy agenda with multilateral and cross-border instruments ☐ Difficulties in implementing national policy to a sub-national and/or local level ☐ Other Please describe and provide further details Space for further details: Please specify barriers 8. What kind of support or exchange would you/your institution/your country benefit from the EHTF ? Please select all options that apply . ☐ Knowledge transfer on the development and implementation of P ortfolios ☐ Sharing of examples on transformative actions on environment and health ☐ Regular exchange meetings with other EHTF members ☐ Subregional exchange meetings ☐ Other: Please describe and provide further details 9. What kind of support or exchange would you/your institution/your country benefit from the E HP Secretariat ? Please select all options that apply. ☐ Development of a manual or guide for creating and implementing Portfolios ☐ Conduct of national policy dialogues to initiate the development and implementation of Portfolios i n countries ☐ Organise webinars and "clinics" to provide online support to the Portfolios development process ☐ Other: Please describe 10. Space for further comments and details , if any Please describe and provide further details Thank you for your contribution, it is highly appreciated! Part 2: For Member States with an on-going process of developing and/or implementing a P ortfolio: 6. What is the format of your P ortfolio ? ☐ A stand-alone document (please select): ☐ Brief policy overview ☐ Extensive summary of strategies/policies ☐ Extensive summary of actions ☐ Other: Please specify ☐ Part of other national strategies and/or policies 7. To what extent has the P ortfolio been implemented to date? ☐ All aspects have been implemented Please specify most relevant aspects ☐ Most aspects have been implemented Please specify most relevant aspects ☐ Certain aspects have been implemented Please specify most relevant aspects ☐ The P ortfolio has not been implemented ☐ Other: Please describe How are you currently monitoring the implementation of the P ortfolio or related actions? Please select all options that apply. ☐ No monitoring mechanism in place ☐ Specific mechanism for monitoring actions linked to the P ortfolio in place Please describe the monitoring mechanisms ☐ Integrating monitoring of the portfolio in the SDG implementation mechanisms Please describe the monitoring mechanisms ☐ Other: Please specify H ave you evaluated the implementation of the P ortfolio? ☐ Yes I f yes, please share some insights from the outcomes, and/or attach the report if available ☐ No ☐ Not applicable; P ortfolio has not been implemented ☐ Other: Please specify What benefits have you observed from working on the P ortfolio since Ostrava 2017? Please select all options that apply and describe your answers in the comments field below. ☐ Facilitated priority setting of actions for healthier people and a healthier planet ☐ Supported in aiming to close the gaps in areas that have not been sufficiently addressed ☐ Facilitated policy coherence and synergy among existing plans and actions ☐ Facilitated alignment of environment and health policies and actions with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ☐ Strengthened systemic approaches to health and environment issues ☐ Raised awareness among stakeholders involved in the development/ implementation ☐ Facilitated intersectoral collaboration ☐ Facilitated vertical cross-government collaboration ☐ Strengthened health/environmental governance ☐ Improved communication and information sharing between relevant stakeholders ☐ Improved data collection on environment and health ☐ Increased accountability of relevant stakeholders ☐ Improved inter-/transdisciplinary research ☐ Other: Please specify Space for further details and comments : Please describe What challenges or barriers are you currently facing when it comes to the development or implementation of the P ortfolio? Please select all options that apply and describe your answers in the comments field below. ☐ Lack of prioritization ☐ Lack of funds ☐ Lack of collaboration ☐ Lack of human capacities ☐ Lack of governance ☐ Lack of monitoring ☐ Lack of accountability ☐ Difficulties in linking the domestic policy agenda with multilateral and cross-border instruments ☐ Difficulties in implementing national policy to a sub-national and/or local level ☐ Other barriers : Please specify Space for further details: Please describe and provide details as to where these issues occur, e.g., on institutional, local, regional, national, international level How did the response to the COVID-19 pandemic influence the development and/or implementation of the Portfolio? Please select all those that apply. ☐ Facilitated priority setting for environment and health ☐ Hindered priority setting for environment and health ☐ Led to reformulation of priorities set in the Portfolio in the aftermath of the pandemic If yes, please describe how you reformulated the priorities ☐ Released funding for resilient health systems ☐ Other: Please describe In your opinion, how useful has the compendium of possible actions to advance the implementation of the Ostrava Declaration been to date to develop and implement the Portfolio in your country? ☐ Very useful ☐ Useful ☐ Moderately useful ☐ Not useful: Please explain ☐ Not applicable/I don’t know How do you engage with youth during the development and implementation of the P ortfolio ? Please select all options that apply. ☐ Youth is not involved ☐ There is a legal framework for youth participation If yes, p lease provide references, URLs for download, or send us at [email protected] an attachment with the document ☐ Youth is informed ☐ Youth is consulted ☐ Youth is an official part or member of policy- and decision-making ☐ Projects are youth- initiated ☐ Projects are youth- directed ☐ Other: Please specify Space for further details: Please share your examples on youth engagement in the environment and health policy decision making and practise that you see relevant or insightful for Member States 15. What kind of support or exchange would you/your institution/your country benefit from the EHTF ? Please select all options that apply. ☐ Knowledge transfer on the development and implementation of Portfolios ☐ Sharing of examples on transformative actions on environment and health ☐ Regular exchange meetings with other EHTF members ☐ Subregional exchange meetings ☐ Other: Please describe and provide further details 16. What kind of support or exchange would you/your institution/your country benefit from the E HP Secretariat ? Please select all options that apply. ☐ Development of a manual or guide for creating and implementing Portfolios ☐ Conduct of national policy dialogues to initiate the development and implementation of Portfolios i n countries ☐ Organise webinars and "clinics" to provide online support to the Portfolios development process ☐ Other: Please describe 17. Space for further comments and details, if any Please describe and provide further details Thank you for your contribution, it is highly appreciated!