MISSION

PIRSE is a think tank dedicated to studying the interactions between human health and the environment. Our interdisciplinary approach creates synergies between different domains of expertise to address contemporary challenges at the health-environment interface in a comprehensive manner, conducting research and synthesizing scientific knowledge. Our work, focused on public health issues with major societal implications, aims to inform debate and guide public health and environmental policies while making visible the complex interconnections between health and environment. We make this knowledge accessible to policy makers, the scientific and academic community, as well as the general public.

VALUES

Interdisciplinary. We bring together experts from diverse backgrounds to address complex challenges at the health-environment interface. This collaborative approach transcends disciplinary boundaries, fostering a holistic understanding of the issues.

Apolitical and Independent. Our organization operates in an apolitical and independent manner. We ensure complete transparency regarding our funding sources to guarantee the integrity of our work.

Factual and Scientific. We are committed to producing and disseminating information based on rigorous scientific data. The quality and credibility of our work are essential, adhering to the highest standards of scientific integrity.

Transparency. We promote open knowledge sharing and maintain complete transparency in our activities and methods. This openness reinforces public and stakeholder trust in our work.

Collaborative Synergy. We cultivate synergies between different domains of expertise and actors. This approach amplifies the impact of our work with the goal of generating holistic solutions for complex health-environment challenges.

Action-oriented. Our approach is not limited to theoretical research; we aim to influence public policies and inform the general public. We strive to translate our knowledge into concrete and applicable proposals.

STRUCTURE

PIRSE, a Swiss law association, adopts an innovative structure to address complex health-environment challenges. Composed of a General Assembly, a Steering Committee, a General Secretariat, and an Interdisciplinary Advisory Committee of international experts, PIRSE is organized around two transversal units: interdisciplinary research and information & visibility. This approach, applied to our thematic departments, ensures synergy between research and knowledge dissemination, allowing for an integrated response to health and environmental issues.

Interdisciplinary Research Unit: This unit brings together multidisciplinary experts to conduct in-depth research on specific issues at the health-environment interface, exploring the complex interactions between health, environment, and socio-economic factors.

Information and Visibility Unit: This unit translates research results into accessible information for all audiences. Its missions encompass advocacy, professional training, and strategic communication, aiming to integrate these issues into public debate and policies.