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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE RESOURCES February 2012 Knowledge Resources Aspect House Bennerley Road Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8WR Tel: 0115 883 4205 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tinyurl.com/knowledgeresources Helen Ross Senior Public Health Development Manager Loxley House Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG [email protected] 1 Contents Publications 3-12 E-Books 12-14 Climate Change and Sustainable Development Books 14 Useful Websites and Organisations 15-18 2 Publications The following publications on Climate Change and Sustainable Development are held at: The Resource Centre, Suite 6 2nd Floor, Aspect House, Bennerley Rd, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8WR Tel: 0115 883 4205 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tinyurl.com/knowledgeresources 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. 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 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. 7 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. 8 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. 9 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. 10 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. 11 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. Contents Page 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. 12 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. 13 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. Contents Page 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. Contents Page 14 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. 15 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. 16 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: Climate change Natural resources Sustainability Sustainable development 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. 17 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. Contents Page Disclaimer: The Publications List has been produced for the NHS Sustainable Development Network for information and reference only. Health and related professionals working in Nottingham City may borrow the resources from the Resource Centre if they are available in hard copy. If you have any suggestions or comments regarding additional content, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] 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. The content and links in this list are provided for information only (and are only valid at time of publication). The links do not imply endorsement by Knowledge Resources of the site or the information displayed there. Last updated February 2012 18