Summary: | The Italian Society of Doctors for the Environment – ISDE Italy is an environmental organization of medical doctors. It is an independent, non-profit organization affiliated to the International Society of Doctors for the Environment – ISDE (which has a Consultative Status with WHO and a Consultative General Status with ECOSOC and fosters co-operative efforts with different other international organizations and many NGOs). The main purpose of ISDE Italy is to help defend environment both locally and globally to prevent numerous illnesses, ensure the necessary conditions for health, and improve the quality of life. It aims to educate and update physicians and the general public and stimulate awareness and initiatives by public and private bodies. ISDE Italy collaborates with different national, regional and local organizations, networks and NGOs as well. All ISDE Italy projects follow an integrated model finalized to actions which are generally preceded by training moments.
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