Flagship Initiative against extreme heat and related environmental health risks in workplaces and major events
Environment, Climate Change, One Health and Migration
We work to prevent disease and promote health by addressing key areas of environmental health including climate change, clean energy; air quality; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); and chemicals and radiation. Health threats are addressed through a One Health approach....
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All →Air pollution is the leading environmental health risk factor causing about 6.6 million deaths globally every year. Currently reported as Sustainable Development...
Air pollution remains one of the leading environmental risks to health globally, contributing to an estimated seven million premature deaths each year...
Monitoring air quality (for example collecting continuous and quality data) is integral and critical to detecting air pollutants and to ensuring information...
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6 October 2026
Module 6: Cardiovascular health
This module introduces the major air pollutants and their primary sources, explaining how they contribute to the global burden of cardiovascular disease....
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