Application of human rights, of solidarity-based policies and practices in the fields of environment and health

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

2023 has been a year of increasing political, human and environmental challenges, within our Member states and across borders. More than ever, they undermine the freedom of individuals and peoples, the right to life and health, and the vital balance of our planetary ecosystem. For 2024, I wish us all the strength and the will to act and anticipate, through the founding values of the Council of Europe, towards true solidarity and fraternity. Then, dear colleagues, in line with our work, I invite you to join us at the Council of Europe (face-to-face or remotely) to discuss the application of human rights, of solidarity-based policies and practices in the fields of environment and health, on Wednesday, January 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Agora – Room G05) with the participation of high quality speakers, a high level polical decision-maker and experts from the Council of Europe and our NGOs, whom I thank warmly in advance.

The meeting will be held in English and French.

Please find a draft agenda (though still subject to modification) in both languages: Draft Agenda-En-Fr- Environmental and Health crisis Committee – 31 janvier 2024

As badges are required to enter the building, thank you in advance to the colleagues ready to join in person to send me their names as written on their ID or passport.

Happy to seeing them under the snowflakes or the rays of the Alsatian sun !