CIEH manifesto: Building healthier futures together

CIEH Manifesto: Building healthier futures together

Following the announcement of a general election on 4 July, we are proud to present our Manifesto for environmental health.

This manifesto aims to place environmental health at the forefront of the agenda for the election. It represents our commitment to highlighting the vital contributions of environmental health professionals and advocates for the policies needed to support their work. It was developed in close collaboration with our advisory panels and reflects their ongoing policy development work, campaigns and strategic priorities.

We hope the manifesto will serve as a powerful instrument in promoting environmental health and achieving our vision of a safer, cleaner, healthier environment for all.

Manifesto for environmental health

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We have also produced a one-page summary of the manifesto, which highlights our key asks in a concise and easily digestible format.

Objectives of the manifesto

• Raise awareness: Highlight the importance of environmental health in public discourse.
• Influence policy: Advocate for robust policies and regulations that protect public health and the environment.
• Engage stakeholders: Foster collaboration among various sectors to achieve common goals.

Focus of the manifesto

The manifesto covers several crucial areas, each essential for protecting the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve:

• Public health and safety: Addressing food safety, housing standards, workplace health and safety, and pollution control.
• Environmental protection: Advocating for strong air and noise quality targets, sustainable food systems, and a ban on harmful practices like fracking.
• Supporting the workforce: Emphasising the need for adequate funding, training, and integration of environmental health within the broader public health workforce.

How you can help

We invite all members and stakeholders to actively participate in spreading the message of our manifesto. Here are some ways in which you can get involved:

• Share the manifesto: Distribute the manifesto widely through your networks and social media platforms.
• Engage with politicians: Write to candidates in your area urging them to read and support the manifesto.
• Advocate locally: Organise or participate in local events and discussions during the campaign to highlight the importance of environmental health issues.
• Collaborate: Partner with community leaders and other organisations to promote issues contained within the manifesto.