Date: Thursday 6 May 2021

Time: 14:30-16:00 CEST

Europe is facing a health crisis coupled with intensifying challenges brought about by climate change. COVID-19 has hit at the heart of existing social vulnerabilities in Europe related to growing incidence of non-communicable diseases, population ageing and persistent inequalities. At the same time, human health and well-being are intrinsically linked with the state of environment, which in turn depends on human activity and life choices.

Join us to discuss:

• How we can break the vicious circle of environmental degradation and declining state of health?
• What strategies and investments are needed for healthier and more sustainable European societies post-COVID-19?

Speakers:

• Introductory remarks by Monica Scatasta, Director for Technical Assessment and Monitoring of the CEB
• Dr Ranieri Guerra, Special Envoy of the Director General to Italy at the World Health Organization (WHO)
• Caroline Costongs, Director at EuroHealthNet
• Thomas Bignal, Policy Manager at the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD)
• Stefanie Matthys, Managing Director of the European Network Architecture for Health (ENAH)
• Pascal Garel, Chief Executive of the European Hospital and Healthcare Federation (HOPE)
• Thomas Kergall, Technical Advisor for Health and Social Care, CEB

Moderator:

Jelica Vesic, Communication Officer, CEB

This is an open event whose intended audience is comprised of CEB’s clients, partners and peers active in the health and social care sectors.