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HEAL annual report 2023-2024 out

Our Annual Report covering the financial period of March 2023 – March 2024 has just been published!

Find out about our overarching strategic goals and the wide range of activities on air quality, climate and energy, chemicals pesticides, as well as research projects, using a myriad of tools and channels and often working with partners and in coalition.

Click here for the full annual report.

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