Our vision

Environmental health is concerned with the health and wellbeing of communities, individuals and organisations; the condition and sustainability of the places where we live, work and relax; and the safety of the food we eat.

As the world around us changes, so does the CIEH. We’re becoming more prominent campaigners on environmental and public health issues, as well as improving services to our members and other stakeholders.

The way the world thinks about health and wellbeing is changing too. The government now recognises that reducing health inequalities needs more prevention than cure.  It’s something we have been arguing for years.  With this recognition comes the opportunity of an enhanced role for environmental health practitioners.

We are not complacent. Our vision is to be the knowledge manager and champion of the environmental health community. We’re building our research and evidence base, and establishing ourselves at the heart of a network of organisations and individuals dedicated to improving environmental health.

CIEH mission statement

Our mission is to maintain, enhance and promote improvements in environmental and public health through knowledge, understanding and campaigning.