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February 2012
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Contents
Publications
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E-Books
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Climate Change and Sustainable Development Books
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Useful Websites and Organisations
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Publications
The following publications on Climate Change and Sustainable Development are held at:
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Tel:
0115 883 4205
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AIR, THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Author:
KESSEL, Anthony S
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date:
2010
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
21990
Class Number:
05.e
Length:
243p
This book explores the changing conceptions of air and health alongside historical developments in
public health, and critically examines contemporary problems - conceptual, scientific, philosophical and
ethical - in public health theory and practice.
A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE: A GUIDE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS TO LOCAL ACTION ON
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Author:
CHURCH, Chris
Publisher:
Community Foundation Development
Publication Date:
2003
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
2
Accession Number:
14953; 40151
Class Number:
05.e
Length:
56p
This booklet looks at ways to improve the place where you live, using a sustainable development
approach to environmental, social or economic projects which benefit local people and the
environment, locally and globally.
CLAIMING THE HEALTH DIVIDEND: UNLOCKING THE BENEFITS OF NHS SPENDING
Author:
COOTE, Anna
Publisher:
Kings Fund
Publication Date:
2002
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
15576
Class Number:
01.h
Length:
135p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/KF-HealthDividend
This book shows how the NHS can put its corporate muscle and spending power to work for health
improvement and sustainable development. It assesses current policy and practice under the headings
of employment, purchasing policy, childcare, food, waste, travel, energy and building, and identifies
barriers to change and how these might be overcome. Weblink is to summary document.
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CLIMATES AND CHANGE: THE URGENT NEED TO CONNECT HEALTH AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
Publisher:
The UK Public Health Association
Publication Date:
2008
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
2
Accession Number:
60185; 18563
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
47p
This document reports on action taken to address and the need for collaborative working to tackle
climate change and health inequalities, and to integrate public health and sustainability.
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING: ACTION RESEARCH ON HEALTH INEQUALITIES
Author:
CROPPER, Steve; PORTER, Alison; WILLIAMS
Publisher:
Policy Press
Publication Date:
2007
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
19145
Class Number:
03.e
Length:
234p
This book draws on the experience of the five-year Sustainable Health Action Research Programme
(SHARP) in planning, establishing and delivering action to promote public health. It examines the
current literature and makes suggestions for national and local policy.
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT
Author:
MCELROY, Mark W; ENGELEN, Jo M L van
Publisher:
Earthscan
Publication Date:
2012
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
21988
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
235p
This book introduces a systematic means of including context in sustainability management and doing
effective corporate sustainability management (CSM).
DYNAMIC SUSTAINABILITIES: TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL JUSTICE
Author:
LEACH, Melissa; SCOONES, Ian; STIRLING, Andy
Publisher:
Earthscan
Publication Date:
2010
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
21987
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
212p
This book presents a fresh 'pathways approach' to address sustainability challenges. It illustrates the
practicalities of the pathways approach using four case studies: water in dry land India, agricultural
seeds in Africa, responses to epidemic disease and energy systems/climate change.
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ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Author:
LANDON, Megan
Publisher:
Open University Press
Publication Date:
2006
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
41113
Class Number:
05.e
Length:
221p
This book examines the underlying concepts, the history of environmental health, and the key factors
that affect public health including: air pollution, water, contamination, industrial hazards, and
agricultural hazards.
ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
Author:
WILKINSON, Paul
Publisher:
Open University Press
Publication Date:
2006
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
17926
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
220p
This book focuses on epidemiology as a means of investigating and measuring potential environmental
health hazards, from local sources of pollution to global climate changes.
ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY: STUDY METHODS AND APPLICATION
Author:
BAKER, Dean; NIEUWENHUIJSEN, Mark J
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Publication Date:
2008
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
19586
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
398p
This book describes the methods of environmental epidemiology, with emphasis on good practice. It
outlines the basic principles of epidemiology and environmental health, the principles of health risk
assessment, the application of study data and ethical issues.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Author:
MARGAI, Florence
Publisher:
Earthscan
Publication Date:
2010
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
21997
Class Number:
05.e
Length:
286p
This book provides geographic perspectives and approaches for use in assessing the distribution of
environmental health hazards and disease outcomes among disadvantaged population groups. It
informs readers about the geography and emergent health risks that accompany the location of these
hazards, with emphasis on vulnerable population groups.
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FIT FOR THE FUTURE: SCENARIOS FOR LOW CARBON HEALTHCARE 2030
Publisher:
NHS Sustainable Development Unit; Forum for the Future
Publication Date:
2009
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
3
Accession Number:
18552; 18553; 60404
Class Number:
05.e
Length:
39p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/7wcjsrv
Fit for the future explores scenarios for the healthcare system in England in 2030. It was commissioned
by the NHS Sustainable Development Unit to help healthcare organisations think about the medium and
long term future, and understand and prepare for their role.
FOOD POLICY: INTEGRATING HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY
Author:
LANG, Tim; BARLING, David; CARAHER, Martin
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Publication Date:
2009
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
2
Accession Number:
19264; 60320
Class Number:
10.a
Length:
313p
Food policy has long been viewed as an essential part of the public health agenda, but this book
identifies the importance of environmental damage and social inequalities to these complex issues.
FOOD SECURITY, NUTRITION AND SUSTAINABLILITY
Author:
LAWRENCE, Geoffrey; LYONS, Kristen; WALLINGTON, Tabatha
Publisher:
Earthscan
Publication Date:
2010
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
21996
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
295p
This book features chapters on global food security, supermarket power, various technologies, and
sustainability.
FORESIGHT INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE: FINAL PROJECT REPORT
Publisher:
Publication Date:
Format:
Copies:
Accession Number:
Class Number:
Length:
Weblink:
The Government Office for Science
2011
BOOK
2
21691; 60538
05.a
127p
http://tinyurl.com/Fsight-ClimateChange
http://tinyurl.com/FS-ClimateChange
This report by the Government think tank Foresight shows that the UK will be vulnerable to adverse
impacts from climate change abroad. It identifies a range of risks to the UK from climate change impacts
in other parts of the world, which may have implications for: Foreign policy and security; Resources and
infrastructure; Financial sector and business; Health; and the UK's role on the global stage.
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GLOBAL CHANGE AND HEALTH
Author:
LEE, Kelley; COLLIN, Jeff
Publisher:
Open University Press
Publication Date:
2005
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
17623
Class Number:
02.b
Length:
220p
This book examines the effects of global changes on human health. Issues covered include food, tobacco
and pharmaceuticals, infectious diseases, climate change, trade, and security and governance.
GREATER NOTTINGHAM ALIGNED CORE STRATEGIES: OPTION FOR CONSULTATION FEBRUARY
2010
Publisher:
Nottingham City Council; Broxtowe Borough Council;
Erewash Borough Council
Format:
BOOK
Accession Number:
60486
Copies:
1
Class Number:
02.j
Length:
158p
This report consists of three parts: Section 1 introduces the concept of "aligned core strategies"; Section
2 looks at the character of Greater Nottingham now and in the future, setting out a vision of what
Greater Nottingham will look like in 2026 if the strategy in this Option for Consultation is implemented,;
Section 3 is the "delivery strategy", including a set of policies and proposals.
A GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUPS
Publisher:
Sustainable Development Unit Royal College of General Practitioners
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
60568
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
11p
Weblink:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/cd355ph
This document written in collaboration with the Royal College of GPs will help CCGs establish
commissioning structures and processes that will deliver business profitability, longevity and resilience
in today's NHS.
HEALTH EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE UK 2008
Author:
KOVATS, Sari
Publisher:
Department of Health
Publication Date:
2008
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
2
Accession Number:
20868; 60469
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
113p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/342yess
A DH-commissioned report written by a group of independent scientists, which updates their earlier
report on the health effects of climate change, published in 2001/2002.
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THE HEALTH IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE: PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
Publisher:
Department of Health
Publication Date:
2008
Format:
BOOK
Accession Number:
20865
Copies:
1
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
25p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/DH-CCimpact
This guidance document aims to stimulate action for the public health role to address climate change
and promote sustainable communities to ensure health improvement and reduce inequalities.
THE HEALTH PRACTITIONER'S GUIDE TO CLIMATE CHANGE: DIAGNOSIS AND CURE
Author:
GRIFFITHS, Jenny; RAO, Mala; ADSHEAD, Fiona;
THORPE, Allison
Publisher:
Earthscan
Publication Date:
2009
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
2
Accession Number:
18491; 60370
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
380p
This book sets out what health practitioners can do to prevent the worst impacts of climate change, to
make health services sustainable, and to design healthy, sustainable communities.
IN A NUTSHELL: ADDRESSING SUSTAINABILITY AND CITIZENSHIP ISSUES
THROUGH FOOD PROCESSING
Author:
FARRELL, Ali
Publisher:
ITDG Publishing
Publication Date:
2004
Format:
Teaching Pack
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
17467
Class Number:
10.d
Level:
KEY STAGE 4; PROFESSIONAL
This pack provides information about food processing and small scale industrial practices, exemplified
through case studies of peanut butter production in Zimbabwe. The pack includes 10 colour workcards,
10 black and white, photocopiable workcards, one further information sheet and one nut fact sheet
attached to the pack's cover.
ISSUES IN PUBLIC HEALTH
Author:
SIM, Fiona; MCKEE, Martin
Publisher:
Open University Press
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
2
Accession Number:
22028; 60582
Class Number:
02.b
Length:
273p
This book discusses the core issues of modern public health, its themes, foundations and evolution and
the impact of globalisation.
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A MINE OF OPPORTUNITIES: LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND THE REGENERATION OF THE ENGLISH
COALFIELDS
Publisher:
Audit Commission
Publication Date:
2008
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
20862
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
92p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/y53yuj4
This report outlines the role local authorities can play in the regeneration of the former coalfields in
England. Many coalfield areas remain the most deprived areas in England. This includes high levels of
unemployment and health problems.
NOTTINGHAM CITY AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FOOD AND HEALTH ACTION PLAN EVENT
Publisher:
Nottingham City Primary Care Trust;
Nottinghamshire County Teaching Primary Care Trust
Publication Date:
2008
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
2
Accession Number:
20253; 60166
Class Number:
10.a
Length:
19p
This report summarises the presentations held at a Food and Health Action Plan event in Nottingham on
May 14 2008 and highlights the many inspirational ideas put forward for a healthier and sustainable
food future.
THE NOTTINGHAM PLAN TO 2020 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY STRATEGY
Publisher:
One Nottingham; Nottingham City Council
Publication Date:
2009
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
3
Accession Number:
18500; 20737; 60398
Class Number:
03.c
Length:
93p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/nottinghamplan2020
The Nottingham Plan to 2020 (also known as the Sustainable Community Strategy or SCS) is a route map
for organisations in the city of Nottingham, and for its citizens and communities, and sets out a clear
vision of what the city should look like in the future. The Plan sets the overall strategic direction and
long-term vision for the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the city; provides the
overarching vision and aims for all the city's other public strategies and plans, including the Local Area
Agreement; has the agreement of all the city's key agencies; lasts until 2020; and is delivered through
the One Nottingham partnership structure. The 6 SCS priorities are to: 1) Develop Nottingham's
international standing for science and innovation, sports and culture. 2) Transform Nottingham's
neighbourhoods. 3) Ensure that all children and young people thrive and achieve. 4) Tackle poverty and
deprivation by getting more local people into good jobs. 5) Reduce crime, the fear of crime, substance
misuse and anti-social behaviour. 6) Improve health and wellbeing. In addition, there are 3 cross-cutting
priorities: green - being environmentally sustainable; aspiring - raising aspirations; and fair - achieving
fairness and equality of opportunity.
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RESEARCHING SUSTAINABILITY
Author:
FRANKLIN, Alex; BLYTON, Paul
Publisher:
Earthscan
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
21989
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
326p
This book is for students and researchers who are planning, conducting and disseminating research on
sustainability-related issues.
SAVING CARBON IMPROVING HEALTH: NHS CARBON REDUCTION STRATEGY FOR ENGLAND
Publisher:
NHS Sustainable Development Unit
Publication Date:
2009
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
3
Accession Number:
18550; 18551; 60403
Class Number:
05.e
Length:
75p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/7ulszjp
This strategy has been produced by the NHS, for the NHS. It reflects the outcome of the consultation
following the publication of Saving Carbon, Improving Health: a draft carbon reduction strategy for the
NHS in England. Carbon management is an increasingly important issue for all organisations.
SCHOOL MEALS AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD CHAINS
Author:
MORGAN, Kevin
Publisher:
The Caroline Walker Trust
Publication Date:
2004
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
41059
Class Number:
10.d
Length:
16p
This booklet contains the Caroline Walker lecture for 2004, entitled 'School meals and sustainable food
chains: the role of creative public procurement'.
THE SECURE WARM MODERN PROGRAMME IN NOTTINGHAM: DECENT HOMES IMPACT STUDY.
Publisher:
Nottingham City Homes; Nottingham Trent University;
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
2
Accession Number:
22148; 60603
Class Number:
05.c
Length:
59p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/886bqo9
This document presents the findings of a Health Impact Assessment carried out by Nottingham City
Homes, Nottingham Trent University and NHS Nottingham City. The Assessment's objective was to
understand the health impact of Nottingham City's Secure, Warm, Modern programme - an investment
initiative designed to bring Nottingham's council homes up to and above the national Decent Homes
standard.
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SHAPING NEIGHBOURHOODS
Author:
BARTON, HUGH; GRANT, Marcus; GUISE, Richard
Publisher:
Spon Press
Publication Date:
2003
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
2
Accession Number:
14306; 40000
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
244p
This book seeks to promote an inter-professional and collaborative approach to making localities work.
The objective is to design neighbourhoods that are healthy, safe, friendly and attractive for residents
and users, whilst being more self-sustaining in terms of water, energy, local services and work.
THE SPIRIT LEVEL: WHY MORE EQUAL SOCIETIES ALMOST ALWAYS DO BETTER
Author:
WILKINSON, Richard; PICKETT, Kate
Publisher:
Allen Lane
Publication Date:
2009
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
2
Accession Number:
19265; 60323
Class Number:
04.a
Length:
331p
Large inequalities of income in a society have often been regarded as divisive and corrosive and it is
common knowledge that in rich societies the poor have shorter lives and suffer more from almost every
social problem. This book, based on 30 years' research, demonstrates that more unequal societies are
bad for almost everyone within them - the well-off as well as the poor and presents data to show that
almost every modern social and environmental problem - including ill-health, lack of community life,
violence, drugs, mental illness, obesity etc - is more likely to occur in a less equal society. The authors
present a way of shifting the balance from self-interested 'consumerism' to a friendlier and more
collaborative society.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITY
Publisher:
Channel 4 Learning
Publication Date:
2006
Format:
DVD
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
20775
Class Number:
05.a
Level:
KEY STAGE 4; 16-19; PROFESSIONAL
Length:
6 x 25 min programmes
This DVD contains two series. Three different groups of young people won the opportunity to spend
£10,000 on a project that could change a small part of the world for the better. World of Difference
follows their progress as they plan their projects and then travel across the world to transform the lives
of communities elsewhere. Consumer Power looks at the human and environmental impacts some of
our consumer choices have on the world.
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SUSTAINING A HEALTHY FUTURE TAKING ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE: SPECIAL FOCUS ON
THE NHS
Author:
Publisher:
GRIFFITHS, Jenny; STEWART, Lindsey
UK Faculty of Public Health; NHS Confederation;
NHS Sustainable Development Unit
Publication Date:
2009
Format:
BOOK
Copies:
3
Accession Number:
18522; 18523 60382
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
56p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/7fmvuwj
This special edition of Sustaining a Healthy Future sets out the impact of climate change and how the
health sector contributes to it.
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E-Books
Below is a selection of recent publications available to view or download online. These electronic or
e-books can also be accessed via the Knowledge Resources’ Library Catalogue.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION: WHAT DO THE PUBLIC THINK IS FAIR?
Author:
HORTON, Tim; DORON, Natan
Publisher:
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
EBOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
22113
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
93p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/cbg95fc
This research study is an exploration of public attitudes to fairness in the context of sustainable
consumption and climate change. Through a series of focus groups, it explores ways that people's sense
of fairness around sustainable consumption and climate change could be used to build public support
for behaviour change and sustainability policies.
COMMISSIONING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Publisher:
NHS Sustainable Development Unit
Publication Date:
2010
Format:
EBOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
22133
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
11p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/75gnorm
This document provides guidance on how to commission sustainably within the NHS. It highlights a
“whole systems approach" to commissioning, as well as an understanding of the commissioner's role in
improving the sustainability of healthcare.
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CREATING GROWTH, CUTTING CARBON: MAKING SUSTAINABLE LOCAL TRANSPORT HAPPEN
Publisher:
Department for Transport
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
EBOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
22119
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
95p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/6pp7ut2
The Local Transport White Paper sets out the Government's vision for a sustainable local transport
system that supports the economy and reduces carbon emissions. It explains how the Government is
placing localism at the heart of the transport agenda.
THE ETHICS OF SUSTAINABLE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE: TOWARDS A FRAMEWORK FOR
DECISION MAKING
Author:
COX, Gary; MAX, Catherine
Publisher:
Social Care Institute for Excellence; SCIE
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
EBOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
22114
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
25p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/6mven66
This report examines the ethical challenges potentially posed by factoring environmental outcomes into
different levels of health and social care decision-making, including resource allocation and treatments.
FOCUS ON...SUSTAINABILITY: SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2010
Publisher:
NHS Supply Chain
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
EBOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
22115
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
55p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/8822rhc
This report highlights the commitment invested into putting the principles of sustainability into practice.
FORESIGHT THE FUTURE OF FOOD AND FARMING: CHALLENGES AND CHOICES FOR GLOBAL
SUSTAINABILITY
Publisher:
Government Office for Science
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
EBOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
22118
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
208p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/45k69r9
This Foresight report provides an overview of the evidence and discusses the challenges and choices for
policy makers and others whose interests relate to all aspects of the global food system.
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MEASURING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: TECHNICAL BRIEFING 9
Publisher:
The Association of Public Health Observatories
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
EBOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
22117
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
11p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/7lo8x2e
This briefing looks at sustainable development and carbon reduction measurement: the metrics and
tools already available, future developments and the wider political and ethical context.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (NHS)
Publisher:
RAND Europe
Publication Date:
2012
Format:
EBOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
22129
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
80p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/75v2gvx
This report presents NHS leaders' views of priorities and approaches regarding sustainable development
in the NHS. It was produced in collaboration with the NHS Sustainable Development Unit and it
represents a systematic picture of leadership views in the NHS.
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE NHS: HEALTH CHECK 2012
Publisher:
NHS Sustainable Development Unit
Publication Date:
2012
Format:
EBOOK
Copies:
1
Accession Number:
22130
Class Number:
05.a
Length:
11p
Weblink:
http://tinyurl.com/7xaauob
This report highlights how sustainability is viewed by leaders in the health service and demonstrates the
public's desire for a more sustainable healthcare system.
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Climate Change and Sustainable Development Books
Publisher:
Links to:
Earthscan
Sustainable development
Climate Change
For the last 20 years, Earthscan have been publishing climate change, sustainable development and
environmental technology titles. Their publishing has expanded to match the growth in awareness and
they continue to publish journals on all aspects of research and debate on sustainability.
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Useful Websites and Organisations
BTCV
The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) charity was set up in 1959, and has a successful
history of environmental conservation volunteering throughout the UK and around the world. It works
with corporate partners, the Government, Big Lottery Fund, local authorities and government agencies
such as English Nature and individual donors. BTCV's vision, mission and values are outlined in the
Strategic Plan 2009 - 2013.
Campaign for Greener Healthcare
The Campaign for Greener Healthcare is an independent team working on the interface between health
and sustainability to bring health messages into the centre of the climate change agenda and to
transform healthcare for a sustainable future.
Carbon Trust
The 2008 Climate Change Act made Britain the first country in the world to set legally binding ‘carbon
budgets’, aiming to cut UK emissions by at least 80% by 2050. The Carbon Trust was set up by
Government in 2001 as an independent company. Their mission is to accelerate the move to a low
carbon economy. It provides specialist support to business and the public sector to help cut carbon
emissions, save energy and commercialise low carbon technologies. There is a link to publications, the
Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) , and the Carbon Footprint Calculator.
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health is a professional, awarding and campaigning body at
the forefront of environmental and public health and safety. There is an information, resources and
publications section.
Climate East Midlands
Climate Change East Midlands is one of nine Climate Change Partnerships in the English regions. The
partnership consists of a number of East Midlands based organisations, working together to coordinate
action on the causes and consequences of climate change. There is a link to resources.
Climate and Health Council
The Climate and Health Council is a body aiming to inform and involve health workers about climate
change and how health can be improved so that they can pass on these messages to colleagues and
patients. There is a resources section.
Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE)
CABE is the government’s advisor on architecture, urban design and public space. They work with
architects, planners, designers, developers and clients, offering guidance on projects that will shape
lives. It provides a useful publications and guides section.
Committee on Climate Change (CCC)
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is an independent body established under the Climate Change
Act to advise the UK Government on setting carbon budgets, and to report to Parliament on the
progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Defra is a Government Department in the UK. The overarching challenge for Defra is to secure a healthy
environment in which future generations can prosper. With the move to a low carbon, resource efficient
economy, Defra helps people to adapt to changes, deals with environmental risks and makes the most
of the opportunity to secure a sustainable society and a healthy environment.
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Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
Department of Health (DH)
DH has a Sustainable Development section.
Environment Agency
The Environment Agency aims to protect and improve the environment, and to promote sustainable
development. It plays a central role in delivering the environmental priorities of central government and
the Welsh Assembly Government through its functions and roles. It devotes a specific section to climate
change.
European Environment Agency
It provides a searchable database of publications on Europe’s environment.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
The FCO is helping the UK work towards building a low carbon, high growth economy.
Forum for the future
The forum helps businesses and public service providers to understand and manage the risks to the
future. It helps find new opportunities in tackling global challenges like climate change, food and energy
security and population growth, to implement commitments to social and environmental responsibility,
and to work with others to overcome barriers to action. The results are then shared to help others work
towards a more sustainable society.
Groundwork East Midlands
Groundwork East Midlands aims to create real change by carrying out work locally and regionally. They
work alongside other organisations – ranging from the smallest community group to multinational
businesses. They help others create change through working together and solving problems. Their role is
to find ways of helping local people to get practically involved in making decisions and managing
improvements in their neighbourhood and to source funding and support from key agencies in the
region.
Govnet
From the home page there is a link to its publication Sustainable Development UK.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (ipcc)
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the leading body for the assessment of climate
change, established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World
Meteorological Organization (WMO) to provide the world with a clear scientific view on the current
state of climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economic consequences.
Natural England
Natural England is the government’s advisor on the natural environment. It provides practical advice,
grounded in science; on how best to safeguard England’s natural wealth for the benefit of everyone. Its
remit is to ensure sustainable stewardship of the land and sea so that people and nature can thrive.
Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC)
NERC funds world-class science in universities and its own research centres that increase knowledge and
understanding of the natural world. It tackles the 21st century's major environmental issues such as
climate change, biodiversity and natural hazards. It provides independent research and training in the
environmental sciences. There is a section providing access to downloadable resources.
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NHS Confederation
The NHS Confederation is an independent membership body for the full range of organisations that
make the NHS. It represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations and a growing number of
independent healthcare providers. There is a climate change section of the website.
NHS Evidence
NHS Evidence is a web-based service that enables access to authoritative clinical and non-clinical
evidence and best practice for professionals across the NHS, public health and social care sectors. NHS
professionals may access a variety of online databases via NHS Evidence using their NHS Athens
account. If not assigned an account, register online via NHS Evicence. When searching the
databases for sustainable development information, the following keywords may be used:
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Climate change
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Natural resources
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Sustainability
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Sustainable development
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Carbon reduction
NHS Sustainable Development Unit (NHS SDU)
This NHS Sustainable Development Unit (NHS SDU) for England is a small national unit in Cambridge who
provide leadership, support and policy input to ensure the NHS in England is the leading public sector
organisation in promoting sustainable development and mitigating climate change. There is a link on the
website to publications.
Nottingham Energy Partnership (NEP)
NEP is an independent body to drive forward the climate change agenda. They are a platform for climate
change prevention partnerships, working across all sectors within Nottingham. It includes working with
partner agencies with the aim of alleviating fuel poverty and educating the public about energy
efficiency, ensuring that those most in need achieve affordable warmth and a better quality of life.
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
SEPA is Scotland’s environmental regulator. It helps business and industry to understand their
environmental responsibilities, enabling customers to comply with legislation and to realise the many
economic benefits of good environmental practice. It has a section on climate change.
Soil Association
The Soil Association is a charity based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1946, it has over 27,000
members today. Its activities include campaign work on issues including opposition to intensive farming,
support for local purchasing and public education on nutrition, as well the certification of organic food.
Sustain
Sustain advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of
people and animals, improve the working and living environment, promote equity and enrich society
and culture. It has a section on food and climate change
Sustainable Development Research Network (SDRN)
The SDRN aims to contribute to sustainable development in the UK by encouraging better use of
evidence and research in policy-making. There is a link to publications.
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Sustrans
Sustrans is the UK’s sustainable transport charity. Sustrans aims to reduce the environmental and
resource impacts of transport, enable people to choose active travel more often, provide car-free access
to essential local services and create streets and public spaces into places for people to enjoy.
Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
The Tyndall Centre brings together scientists, economists, engineers and social scientists working to
develop sustainable responses to climate change through trans-disciplinary research and dialogue on
both a national and international level - not just within the research community, but also with business
leaders, policy advisors, the media and the public in general. There is a link to its publications.
UK Environmental Change Network (ECN)
ECN has a searchable database of publications.
UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP)
UKCIP helps organisations to adapt to inevitable climate change. While it’s essential to reduce future
greenhouse gas emissions, the effects of past emissions will continue to be felt for decades.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP provides a publications link to books, annual reports, periodicals and ebooks.
University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CPSL)
The University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CPSL) works with leaders
from business, government and civil society to address the critical global challenges that affect
the success of their organisations. From low carbon technology to food and resource security;
from green buildings to sustainable mobility; from health and wellbeing to sustainable finance.
There is a link to the top sustainability books via the Sustainability Bookshelf as well as to
publications and downloads.
Welsh Assembly Government
The Welsh Assembly Government website has a section devoted to sustainable development.
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Disclaimer:
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The Useful Websites and Organisations List was originally produced by Susan Dicks in September 2010 and has
been updated by Helen Ross and Yvonne Finnigan in February 2012.
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Last updated February 2012
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