International Federation of Environmental Health

International Federation of Environmental Health
AbbreviationIFEH
Formation1986
Legal statusCompany limited by guarantee
PurposeTo provide a focal point for national organisations of practitioners, whose concern is the care of the environment in the interests of the public health
HeadquartersChadwick Court
Location
  • 15 Hatfields, Southwark, London, SE1 8DJ, UK
Region served
Global
President
Prof. Susana Paixão
Main organ
Council
Websiteifeh.org

The International Federation of Environmental Health is an organisation whose full members are national associations representing the interests of environmental health professionals throughout the world.[1]

It disseminates knowledge about environmental health among people and promotes cooperation between countries to improve the environmental situation of Earth.

The IFEH was established in 1986 as a company limited by guarantee, registered number 02026062 and is based in London, England.[2][3][4]

Members

In 2018 IFEH listed over 40 counties' national Environmental Health organisations as full members, as well as a number of academic and other organisations as associate members.[5]

Activities

As well as acting as a focal point for those concerned with the protection of the environment in the interests of human health the IFEH promotes networking of members and cooperation among countries including the interchange of professionals engaged in environmental health work. It also disseminates the results of research and provides a means of exchanging information and educational standards.[6]

It organises an annual congress held in different countries each year. The 2020 conference was cancelled and the 2021 conference will be held online due to COVID-19.[citation needed]

The federation declared World Environmental Health Day celebrated each year on 26 September.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "IFEH Entry". The Union of International Associations., "Member Profile". World Federation of Public Health Associations.
  2. ^ "Third World Forum on Health". New Straits Times. 20 August 1994. p. 11. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Company Listing". Companies House.
  4. ^ Clay's Handbook of Environmental Health (18 ed.). Routledge. 24 June 1999. p. 14. ISBN 978-0419229605. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  5. ^ "IFEH Member Organisations".
  6. ^ "Jamaican is president-elect of International Federation of Environmental Health". The Gleaner. 13 November 2020.