International Society for Children's Health and the Environment

Introduction

The International Society for Children's Health and the Environment (ISCHE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting children's health worldwide by enhancing their environmental conditions. ISCHE is composed of professionals in children's environmental health, working collaboratively to address the unique vulnerabilities of children to environmental hazards.

Goals

ISCHE's primary objectives include:

• Promoting Children's Health: Enhancing the quality of children's environments to protect their health.
• Research Promotion: Conducting research aimed at protecting children from environmental hazards, such as toxins and climate change.
• Professional Training: Training professionals in children's environmental health to build capacity and expertise.
• Policy Development: Translating and promoting policies that protect children from environmental hazards through advocacy and scientific advice.
• Service Delivery: Ensuring the delivery of services that create healthy environments for children.
• Disease Surveillance: Enhancing surveillance of environmentally induced diseases or disabilities.
• Clinical Care: Improving clinical care for children with environmentally induced health issues.

Climate Change and Sustainability Efforts

ISCHE also emphasizes the importance of reducing its carbon footprint to safeguard children's health and future generations. The organization focuses on decreasing greenhouse gas emissions associated with travel and other activities, encouraging sustainable practices globally.

Membership and Impact

As a multi-disciplinary organization, ISCHE provides a platform for healthcare, public health, and policy communities to access current scientific findings through publications and testimony. This approach enables ISCHE to influence global environmental health policies and contribute to the development of research initiatives, particularly in developing nations.

Recognitions and Awards

ISCHE recognizes notable contributions to children's environmental health through awards like the Needleman Award, which honors scientists who have advanced this field despite significant challenges.