One world- one health
Our vision of 'one world, one health', is based an approach based on the interdependence between human health, animal health and the environment. To translate this vision into a multidisciplinary and sustainable response to the big challenges posed by the globalized world, our FPS collaborates beyond the borders and the policy levels.
At the international level, our Federal Public Service:
- represents and defends Belgium’s interests within the field of public health, food chain safety and environment (in coordination with the Communities, the Regions, the other Federal Public Services and in consultation with the Belgians stakeholders Belgians;
- incorporates international evolutions in its national policy and implements the conventions - frameworks and multilateral agreements;
- collects data in order to respond to the information requests and writes reports for international organizations;
- consults with its international partners in case of a public health crisis or emergency;
- shares good practice and collaborates on international projects manages cross border issues.
Our FPS is the central contact point for issues relating to public health, food chain safety and the environment for international organisations both at European and global level.
IN EuropE
Health, food and the environment are important issues on the agenda of the European Union and of the other European institutions. Our FPS is very active at EU level and works together with, or is a part of
- The European Commission
- The Council of the European Union (European Council)
- The European Parliament
- The Council of Europe
- The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
- The European Environment Agency
- The European Food Safety Authority
- The European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization
- The European Chemicals Agency
Outside of EuropE
Our FPS also represents Belgium for health, food and the environment at a number of institutions :
Many of which depend on the United Nations, such as:
- The World Health Organization
- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- The United Nations Environment Programme
Some examples of issues and activities
In the area of nutrition
In the area of health care
In the area of environment