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Cruise ships must be effectively regulated to minimise serious environment and health impact
The cruise ship industry should be subject to global monitoring and effective legislation because of its continuous increasing impact on both the environment and human health and wellbeing, according to new research from an international team.
Report highlights opportunities to mitigate climate change to promote human health
A new report involving the European Centre for Environment and Human Health Director shows how action to mitigate climate change could promote human health.
Tool to guide local health policy amid climate change shortlisted for COP26 Climate Challenge Cup
A simple tool to help organisations use the latest evidence to adapt to climate change in ways that benefit human health has been shortlisted for the international Climate Challenge Cup,…
New film showcases the achievements of the European Centre for Environment and Human Health
The European Centre for Environment and Human Health is excited to announce the release of a new film showcasing the many important achievements of The European Centre for Environment and Human…
Peninsula Forum encourages lively debate around ‘Balancing Nature & Health for the Future’
The third and final Peninsula Forum of 2021 rounded off our series of events by focusing on the risks and rewards that the environment can pose to human health and wellbeing and asking what more can be done to maximise the benefits.
Environmental Protection Scotland launches e-booklet for COP26 climate summit
An electronic pocket guide to the environment and sustainability sets out how Scotland can achieve a ‘Triple Win’ of improved health and wellbeing, equity and the environment with a greater focus on greenspace, energy efficient living, and changes to the way we consume food and travel.
NIHR research school recognises Exeter’s excellence on public and environmental health
Excellence and innovation in public and environmental health research at the University of Exeter have been recognised through membership of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) School for Public Health Research, focusing on expertise around the intrinsic environments —natural, social and in the home—that affect public health.
Encyclopaedia chapter will aid UN goal on improving ocean sustainability
The University of Exeter has led a collaboration to define the term “Oceans and Human Health” for a new Encyclopaedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The encyclopaedia has been created…
Exeter in new £7m consortium to boost nature’s impact on health inequalities
A new consortium involving the University of Exeter has been awarded more than £7.1 million from the UK Prevention Research Partnership (UKPRP) to investigate the impact that nature can have in helping to prevent and reduce health inequalities in urban areas.
Coastal Living benefits from Exeter University research highlighted in UK Chief Medical Officer’s Report
Research on the health benefits of coastal living will be highlighted to Government after University of Exeter experts authored a chapter for the Chief Medical Officer’s annual report. The academics warn that these benefits must not be taken for granted in the face of mounting environmental and social pressures.
Peninsula Forum – a successful event celebrating a decade of community solutions to benefit nature and heath
As the European Centre for Environment and Human Health celebrates its 10th anniversary, the second in our series of Peninsula Forum events showcased the work of academics and collaborating partners.
Views of Cornish young people influence G7 leaders
Young people from Cornwall have formed part of an official youth engagement group for The G7 and Masters Graduate from the European Centre for Environment and Human, Emily Stevenson, was invited to support them in sharing their views with world leaders.