Publications

Health and well-being and the 2030 agenda for sustainable development in the WHO European region: an analysis of policy development and implementation (2021)

Report of the first survey to assess Member States’ activities in relation to the WHO European region roadmap to implement the 2030 agenda for sustainable development

Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 on health and well-being and other health related SDG targets in Turkmenistan. Progress report (2020)

This is the first report to assess progress in the health and health-related targets in the Sustainable Development Goals in Turkmenistan.

Towards a healthier Ukraine: progress on the health-related Sustainable Development Goals 2020

This report summarizes information collected to date on the efforts undertaken by the Government of Ukraine to advance the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 3 as well as health-related targets in other SDGs.

Health and well-being in the voluntary national reviews of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the WHO European Region 2016–2020 (2020)

This report analyses the 60 voluntary national reviews (VNRs) submitted by 52 Member States in the WHO European Region between 2016 and 2020, examining how they incorporated and reported health and well-being issues.

Evidence and resources to act on health inequities, social determinants and meet the SDGs (2019)

The resources provide evidence on the key social determinants of health. They can help Ministries of Health, other government departments and partner organizations to ensure health is well integrated across the SDGs; health is seen as a contributing sector to the attainment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; and SDG policies and actions do not have a negative impact on health or worsen inequalities.

The Global Action Plan in Kyrgyzstan: coming together for healthy lives and well-being (2020)

Kyrgyzstan is strongly committed to implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The Global Action Plan in Turkmenistan: coming together for healthy lives and well-being (2020)

Health has been and is staying very high on the agenda of United Nations agencies and international partners in Turkmenistan.

The Global Action Plan in Tajikistan: coming together for healthy lives and well-being (2020)

The Republic of Tajikistan has been selected as one of the global pilot countries for the national implementation of the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for All (GAP), with a focus on strengthening health financing as an accelerator towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 on health and well-being for all.

Second meeting of the Issue-based Coalition on Health and Well-being for All at All Ages (19–20 September 2019)

Meeting participants discussed the Coalition’s progress since its 2018 planning meeting and revised its terms of reference.

The Global Action Plan in Ukraine: coming together for healthy lives and well-being (2020)

Realizing the importance of coordinating and promoting the SDG health agenda at the local level, the WHO Country Office in Ukraine launched quarterly interagency meetings on health and well-being with the support of the United Nations family.

Health-related SDG targets in Tajikistan: implementation of policies and measures for health and well-being Progress report 2020 (2020)

This report reviews and assesses the achievements towards SDG 3 and its targets as well as health-related targets of other SDGs to date in Tajikistan.

Towards a healthier Kyrgyz Republic. Progress Report 2020 on Health and Sustainable Development (2020)

The report outlines opportunities for expanded intersectoral collaboration to advance health-related targets and concludes with specific recommendations on potential gaps where technical and financial support may be needed to realize the country's health priorities.

Health and sustainable development: progress in Georgia (2020)

Since the late 1990s, Georgia’s health-care system has undergone several rounds of fundamental reforms and population health status has improved, narrowing the gap between Georgian and regional averages for many indicators.

Health and well-being in the voluntary national reviews (2020)

The WHO Regional Office for Europe reviewed the VNRs. Key findings specifically related to health and well-being are presented in this summary leaflet

Youth: The future is ours! (2020)

This brochure, as a part of this core package, is intended to inspire youth and highlight the overall importance of health and well-being for achieving the 2030 Agenda.

Progress report on the roadmap to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, building on Health 2020, the European policy for health and well-being (2019)

Working document EUR/RC69/8(E) of the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe

Health and Sustainable Development Goals. Advisory meeting (2019)

The Health and Sustainable Development Goals Advisory Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 18–19 June 2019 discussed and revised a draft SDG guide, its associated technical resources and their applicability.

How to keep people at the centre of health and sustainable development policies (2019)

25th annual meeting of the Regions for Health Network Aachen (Germany), Maastricht (Netherlands), Liège (Belgium), Hasselt (Belgium) 26–28 June 2019

Policy briefs on health and the sustainable development goals

The policy briefs on the SDGs present key facts and figures, the connections, actions under the SDG roadmap, ongoing commitments, and references – in the context of the WHO European Region. They also provide specific highlights on how WHO/Europe supports its Member States in achieving these goals.

Sustainable Development Goals: initial mapping of World Health Assembly and Regional Committee resolutions, strategies and action plans (2017)

A descriptive analysis of existing resolutions, strategies and action plans investigated how commitments at the World Health Assembly and the WHO European Regional Committee contribute to reaching the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Participatory approaches to reaching the SDGs - Policy briefings (2019)

Fact sheets on the SDG health targets

Each fact sheet provides an overview of a specific health target within SDG 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. The fact sheets present key facts and figures, challenges, commitments, guidance, and indicators to monitor progress towards achieving the targets.

Health and Sustainable Development Goals - Team meeting (2018)

The first Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Team Meeting was held at the WHO Regional Office for Europe in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 18–19 January 2018. The purpose of the meeting was to inform the development of a resource kit to support Member States in the implementation of the health-related aspects of the SDGs in line with the Roadmap to Implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Building on Health 2020, the European Policy for Health and Well-being.

Developing a common set of indicators for the joint monitoring framework for SDGs, Health 2020 and the Global NCD Action Plan (2017)

Member States agreed to adopt a joint monitoring framework for reporting on indicators for the Sustainable Development Goals, Health 2020 and the Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases. An expert group was formed to identify a common set of indicators. This report provides a summary of their first meeting in Vienna, Austria, on 20–21 November 2017.

Sustainable development in Wales and other regions in Europe – achieving health and equity for present and future generations (2017)

The publication maps the sustainable-development journey in the United Kingdom (Wales) from the heart of its constitution to inclusion in Welsh legislation through the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.

Boosting implementation of Health 2020 and the 2030 Agenda: the WHO Small Countries Initiative (2017)

This three-part report provides information on the WHO Small Countries Initiative and how, through participation in its network, countries have been able collectively to strengthen the capacity, technical knowledge and governance they need to implement the European policy framework and strategy for the 21st century, Health 2020, and the United Nations 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development.

Investment for health and well-being: a review of the social return on investment from public health policies to support implementing the Sustainable Development Goals by building on Health 2020 (2017)

Health Evidence Network synthesis report 51

Key policies for addressing the social determinants of health and health inequities (2017)

Health Evidence Network synthesis report 52

Leaflet - Highlights from the Health Evidence Network synthesis report 51

A review of the social return on investment from public health policies to support implementing the Sustainable Development Goals by building on Health 2020

Social return on investment - Accounting for value in the context of implementing Health 2020 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2017)

Social return on investment (SROI) is a concept to account for social value when evaluating investments. It goes beyond traditional economic evaluation tools, by considering value produced for multiple stakeholders in all three dimensions of development: economic, social and environmental.

Better, equitable and sustainable health and wellbeing for all ages. Report of the First Meeting of the Health and SDGs Expert Working Group (2017)

Core Health Indicators in the WHO European Region 2017. Special focus: 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda (2017)

European issue-based coalition on health: Report of first meeting (2016)

The first meeting of the Issue-based Coalition on Health took place at the WHO Regional Office for Europe in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 10 November 2016.

Resolution RC66/R4 – Towards a roadmap to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the WHO European Region (2016)

Working document – Towards a roadmap to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the WHO European Region (2016)