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“In the face of the triple planetary crises, hope lies in humanity’s creative capacity”
The EU is rethinking what economic success looks like. With GDP failing to reflect social and environmental wellbeing,… Read More
Time for a wellbeing economy, as Finnish economist urges EU to rethink growth and inequality
Otto Kyyrönen from SOSTE, the Finnish Federation for Social Affairs and Health, argues that the European Union’s new… Read More
“Mental health at work has remained in the shadows for too long,” Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister urges EU to dedicate the next 10 years to mental health
For the first time in a decade, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union has… Read More
Health doesn’t start on the plate; it starts at the farmgate
While food is widely recognised as a cornerstone of health, its impact on our wellbeing extends far beyond… Read More
Europe’s triple threat: securing our water, food, and health for a sustainable future
Water scarcity casts an ominous shadow over our health and over our livelihoods, a threat that will only… Read More
How international efforts are reshaping our food environments
Creating a healthy and sustainable food system is a long and challenging task, but it is necessary for… Read More
Big business vs. public health: the hidden forces shaping our health
It’s been 20 years since the European Union (EU) set out to promote better health for all. The… Read More
Growing strong in times of crisis – Investing in wellbeing and health equity for young and old
Our societies have reached their tipping point. Demographic change, growing inequalities, the climate crisis, COVID-19, and the impacts… Read More
COP26: a win or a loss for public health?
What happened at COP26, and what does the Glasgow Climate Pact mean for public health? Where will public… Read More
Beyond COVID-19, can the world address the challenges of childhood infectious diseases and inequalities?
Despite massive progresses in the last decades, infectious diseases remain a major threat to young children’s life and… Read More
Learning the lessons of the past to restore the nation’s health and prevent widening health inequalities post-COVID-19
A healthy population is one of any nation’s most important assets. We have known for a long time… Read More
The story from Italy: COVID-19 and inequity
Italy was the first European country to be hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the rest of the… Read More
Applying behavioural science in the battle against the coronavirus
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) set up a specific corona behavioural unit… Read More