Main problem: in Kazakhstan, the Government is reviewing its environmental and health management system to identify opportunities for improvement. Kazakhstan suffers from a high level of emissions into the environment and related health problems of the population. The link between environmental pollution and public health has been established for a long time. In Kazakhstan, air pollution, water pollution and soil and groundwater pollution are the main causes of widespread health problems and diseases, including, but not limited to, lung diseases and certain cancers. Recognizing these problems, the Kazakh Government is trying to strengthen environmental protection and environmental management system. Purpose: the purpose of the study was to analyze international models, practices, application of management systems for the legal protection of the environment and the health of citizens with application in Kazakhstan. Methods: the article discusses and explores a number of principles and methods of environmental management. Since these principles and practices contribute to the establishment of rational and effective environmental policy and management, it is proposed to take them into account when rethinking the current system in Kazakhstan. The article analyzes models and methods of legal protection of the environment and response to damage to the health of citizens, these tools can be part of an integrated system. Results and their significance: based on the study, it was found that in order for environmental management to reach its full potential, Kazakhstan also needs to undertake political reforms and involve ordinary citizens in the formation of policies and protection mechanisms. The studied strategies for collecting and taking into account the opinions of people when making managerial decisions on environmental protection can be used in Kazakhstani society.