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About PIRSE-IEHRI

PIRSE-IEHRI is a Swiss think tank that brings together interdisciplinary expertise to understand and address complex interactions between human health and the environment. Facing contemporary health challenges with major societal implications, we develop a systemic approach that transcends disciplinary boundaries.

Our methodology combines research and operational vision. We analyze emerging issues at the health-environment interface, synthesize available scientific knowledge, and translate this expertise into accessible and applicable guidance. This evidence-based approach aims to inform public debate and guide the development of public health and environmental policies.

Our work addresses three complementary audiences: the scientific and academic community, political and institutional decision-makers, and the general public. By creating synergies between these different actors, we contribute to building integrated responses to health-environment challenges.

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Latest Publication

Endocrine Disruptors: Federating Expertise for Effective Health and Environmental Action

Round Table Synthesis Report - February 2025

In partnership with the Laboratory for Science and Technology Studies at the University of Lausanne, PIRSE organized an interdisciplinary round table bringing together leading experts to examine current challenges in endocrine disruptor research and regulation in Switzerland. This synthesis report captures perspectives from environmental toxicology, public health, political science, and sociology.

The report examines the scientific complexity of these substances, institutional fragmentation in governance, and regulatory gaps while identifying concrete solutions for interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based policy development. Key findings include the need for enhanced coordination between research disciplines, improved science-policy interfaces, and targeted communication strategies for healthcare professionals and the public.

Full Report available in French

Executive Summary available in English

News

PIRSE at Geneva Environment Network Fair: Addressing the Triple Planetary Crisis

December 18, 2024 | 1:00-2:30 PM CET | Maison de la Paix, Geneva

PIRSE is proud to participate in the Geneva Environment Network fair on "Strengthening the Science-Policy Interface to Address the Triple Planetary Crisis."

Our co-founder and president, Dr. Bénérike Kamdem, Chief Resident at Geneva University Hospitals (Primary Care Service), will deliver a lightning talk illustrating how endocrine disruptors exemplify the interconnected nature of the triple planetary crisis—climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

Her presentation will highlight how an interdisciplinary approach is essential to understanding and addressing these complex environmental health challenges holistically. This aligns with PIRSE's core mission: bridging scientific expertise across disciplines to inform evidence-based policies and public awareness.

As a member of the Geneva Environment Network, PIRSE continues to position endocrine disruptors within the broader context of planetary health, advocating for systemic solutions that protect both human health and ecosystems.

Learn more about the event:
https://www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/strengthening-the-science-policy-interface-to-address-the-triple-planetary-crisis/

About Geneva Environment Network
The Geneva Environment Network connects the environmental community in Geneva and beyond, fostering collaboration among international organizations, NGOs, and research institutions working on global environmental challenges.