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Saatja: "EURO CEH" <[email protected]> Saaja: "EURO CEH" <[email protected]> Teema: Rebooting Health Promotion: Nature-based solutions for prevention and health promotion in a changing climate, 29 April 2026 11:45 – 12:30 CEST Kuupäev: 2026-04-17 14:59 Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. Dear Members of the EHTF, Our division for Prevention and Health Promotion (PHP) is holding meetings from 29-30 April 2026 on Rebooting Health Promotion. The concept note and flyer are attached. During this event, WHO ECEH will be holding a session on Nature-based solutions for prevention and health promotion in a changing climate, 29 April 2026 11:45 – 12:30 CEST to which you are invited to participate. Please complete the registration form at: https://who.zoom.us/meeting/register/q54cMSu1QyuM4qF3mrvI_A#/registration For your information, please see the session description, objectives and list of speakers below. Session Description The session will examine the health benefits of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in preventing disease and promoting health, with a focus on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). It will highlight how well-designed urban NbS can address climate-related challenges – particularly extreme heat and flooding – while improving population well-being. The discussion will emphasize equity-driven, evidence-based, and sustainable approaches that enhance climate resilience and meet societal needs – including access to green space, shade, and urban cooling – and support Member States in advancing integrated, health promoting, and climate-responsive policies, while strengthening community engagement. Session Objectives The outcome of the session will inform the WHO European Regional Strategy on tackling NCDs and advancing health promotion and well-being (2027–2037) by identifying priority actions for applying NbS to interconnected climate and health challenges, particularly in urban settings. Moderators: Sinaia Netanyahu, Senior Advisor for Nature and Health, WHO European Centre for Environment and Health, and Rebecca Lovell, Senior Lecturer in Biodiversity, Health and Policy, European Centre for Environment and Human Health Speakers: Ben Wheeler, WHO Collaborating Centre on Natural Environments and Health, European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter, Penryn, United Kingdom Edvardas Minkevičius, Chief Adviser, Architecture and Landscape, Policy Group, Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania Fabien Lanteri, Direction de la santé, Ville de Nic, France Pierpaolo Paolo, Technical Officer, WHO European Centre for Environment and Health Gerardo Sanchaez, Expert in Environment and Health, European Environment Agency Oliver Schmoll, Programme Manager, WASH and Climate Adaption, WHO European Centre for Environment and Health For questions or more information, please contact Dr Sinaia Netanyahu ([email protected]). Best regards, --- EHP Secretariat WHO Regional Office for Europe | European Centre for Environment, Climate Change and Health | Bonn, Germany E-mail: [email protected] | Web: European Environment and Health Process (EHP) X1WORLD 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 Rebooting health promotion Marking 40 years of the Ottawa Charter in the WHO European Region Version: 1 Original: English Date: 29 & 30 April 2026 Virtual Concept Note Forty years ago, the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion reframed global thinking on health from a focus on treating illness to promoting overall well-being through shaping the social, economic and environmental conditions that enable people and communities to gain greater control over their health and its determinants. Since then, this vision has evolved in response to new realities while reaffirming the foundational idea that health is created where we live, work, learn and connect. Today this approach is as critical as ever. Rising megatrends including widening inequalities, conflict, climate crisis, digital transformation, shifting demographics and the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are challenging the prerequisites for health: peace, shelter, education, food, income, a stable eco-system, sustainable resources, social justice and equity. While the core principles of health promotion remain unchanged – advocating for conditions favourable to health, achieving equity, and promoting multisectoral action – the contexts and environments in which they must be applied are increasingly complex. Social, political, economic, environmental and digital determinants of health are shaping the conditions in which people live, work and connect, and challenging effective disease prevention and the promotion of physical and mental health and well-being. Building and maintaining trust, addressing the social determinants of health and reducing inequalities, and empowering communities are foundational to effective and equitable responses to these challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that a health promotion approach is equally essential for communicable disease prevention and control. Meanwhile countries are facing strained health systems, mounting costs, shrinking budgets and workforce shortages. Progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other NCD targets is faltering. Recent WHO estimates indicate that 60% of the 1.8 million annual avoidable deaths caused by NCDs in the WHO European Region could be averted with better prevention. Productivity losses from avoidable NCD deaths are approaching half a trillion euro annually. The core intent of health promotion remains constant. What must evolve are the strategies, partnerships, policies, governance arrangements and tools through which this is realized. To reflect on the lessons of health promotion over the past four decades and to collectively shape the path forward, the WHO Regional Office for Europe invites Member States and other stakeholders to participate in a virtual dialogue on 29-30 April 2026. This forum will provide a space for reflection, visioning and linking the legacy of the Ottawa Charter with emerging challenges, opportunities and ways of working. This dialogue will also contribute to the framing of a proposed WHO European Regional Strategy on tackling noncommunicable diseases and advancing health promotion and well-being 2027-2037, ensuring that it is rooted in community engagement and reflects the priorities of Member States and partners, and responds to the political, social and economic realities of today and the decade ahead. Concept Note Page 2 Objectives • Revisit the legacy of the Ottawa Charter and its impact on well-being in the WHO European Region and draw lessons for future action. • Reposition health promotion as a strategic, equity-driven response to emerging health, social and environmental challenges, and share evidence-based practices to strengthen health promoting systems, settings and policies and inform future Regional strategies on NCDs and mental health. • Reinforce partnerships and community engagement to empower people to create sustainable health-promoting environments. Programme overview What shapes our health? Revisiting Ottawa for a new era 29 April 2026 | 10:00–12:30 CET Designing for health: Recommitting to health promotion 30 April 2026 | 10:00–12:30 CET The event will include high-level panels, discussions with thought leaders and interactive breakout discussion. It is intended for policymakers, government officials at all levels, public health and health care professionals, civil society organizations, researchers, health advocates and international partners. Registration Participation is free, but registration is required. The event will be held in English with interpretation into Russian available. Register here: Rebooting health promotion For questions, please contact Allison Ekberg ([email protected]) Rebooting HEALTH PROMOTION breakout session 29 APRIL 11:45-12:30 CET Nature-based solutions for prevention and health promotion in a changing climate The session will examine the health benefits of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in preventing disease and promoting health, with a focus on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). It will highlight how well-designed urban NbS can address climate-related challenges – particularly extreme heat and flooding – while improving population well-being. The discussion will emphasize equity-driven, evidence-based, and sustainable approaches that enhance climate resilience and meet societal needs – including access to green space, shade, and urban cooling – and support Member States in advancing integrated, health- promoting, and climate-responsive policies, while strengthening community engagement. Objective The outcome of the session will inform the WHO European Regional Strategy on tackling NCDs and advancing health promotion and well-being (2027–2037) by identifying priority actions for applying NbS to interconnected climate and health challenges, particularly in urban settings. Dr. Sinaia Netanyahu Prof. Ben Wheeler Dr. Rebecca Lovell Senior Advisor on Nature and Co-director of the WHO CC on Senior Lecturer in Biodiversity, Health, WHO European Center Natural Environments and Health, Health and Policy, European Centre for Environment and Health, European Centre for Environment for Environment and Human Germany and Human Health, Health University of Exeter, UK 29 APRIL Register to join 11:45-12:30 CET