The following list of weblinks have been produced with the assistance of the East Midlands NHS Sustainable Development Network. The content of the sites are not the responsibility of NHS East Midlands or the network. If you have any comments or ideas for additional or alternative websites please contact; Helen.Ross5@nhs.net and copy to Julie.warren2@nhs.net . More details can also be found on the NHS Nottingham City Knowledge Resources website.
Campaign for Greener Healthcare - greenerhealthcare.org/
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 - www.carbontrust.co.uk
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 that can be searched: www.carbontrust.co.uk/publications/pages/home.aspx
The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC)
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers - www.cibseenergycentre.co.uk/
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers is home to the UK’s leading experts in the reduction of energy and carbon in buildings. The website gives to access to their skills and knowledge in providing carbon reduction advice and energy certificates.
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health - www.cieh.org
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 www.cieh.org/policy/information_services.html
Climate and Health Council - www.climateandhealth.org/
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: www.climateandhealth.org/resourcesandlinks/
Climate East Midlands - www.climate-em.org.uk/
Climate East Midlands brings together a range of organisations that have responsibilities for tackling action to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the risks and opportunities of a changing climate. Acting collectively means that a more coordinated and coherent approach can be developed, which also adds value to each of our partners' own work. It provides a better service to the users and customers of climate related services.
Climate Week, 12-18 March 2011 - www.climateweek.com/
Climate Week is Britain’s biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future. Culminating in a week of activities, it showcases practical solutions from every sector of society. The first Climate Week in March 2011 saw half a million people attending 3,000 events in Britain’s biggest ever environmental occasion. Events were run by schools, businesses, charities, councils and many others. You can help accelerate action on climate change by making Climate Week happen where you are. Ask an organisation or group you know to start planning an activity now for 12-18 March 2012.
Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) - www.cabe.org.uk
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.
Committee on Climate Change - www.theccc.org.uk/
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) - www.defra.gov.uk/index.htm
Defra was 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. There is a section on sustainable development: www.defra.gov.uk/sustainable/
Department of Energy and Climate Change - www.decc.gov.uk/
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) was created in October 2008, to bring together:
Department of Health - www.dh.gov.uk
The DH has a Sustainable Development section
East Midlands NHS Carbon Reduction Project - Regional Innovation Fund 2009/10 Project: Low Carbon 401 - www.tin.nhs.uk/innovation-nhs-east-midlands/innovation-in-practice/regional-innovation-fund-projects-2009-10/identifying-and-reducing-the-regional-carbon-footprint-of-the-nhs-in-the-east-midlands/?locale=en
This project is to determine actual carbon equivalent emissions baseline data in the region and to develop five NHS Carbon Reduction pilots which could include, addressing behaviour change work with staff to incorporate recommendations through commissioning, supplies and public health, and the installation of energy efficient equipment or insulation.
East Midlands NHS Sustainable Development Network - http://www.eastmidlands.nhs.uk/partners/sustainability/
The East Midlands NHS Sustainable Development Network aims to equip NHS organisations to reduce their carbon footprint whilst improving the quality, productivity and effectiveness of their services. The lead for this network is Helen Ross, Senior Public Health Development Manager. For further information please Email: helen.ross5@nhs.net Telephone: 0115 876 5759
The Energy Saving Trust - www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation that provides free and impartial advice on how to stop wasting energy.
English Heritage - www.climatechangeandyourhome.org.uk/live/
English Heritage has produced a website designed to help you understand more about the potential impacts of climate change and ways to save energy if you own or manage an older property.
Environment Agency - www.environment-agency.gov.uk
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. On climate change specifically see: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/climatechange/default.aspx
European Environment Agency - www.eea.europa.eu/
Food Climate Research Network - www.fcrn.org.uk/
The aim of the Food Climate Research Council is to understand how the food system contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and to research and promote ways of reducing them.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) - www.fco.gov.uk/en/global-issues/climate-change/
The FCO is helping the UK work towards building a low carbon, high growth economy
Forum for the future - www.forumforthefuture.org/
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.
Good Corporate Citizen - www.corporatecitizen.nhs.uk
This includes the NHS Good Corporate Citizenship Assessment Model (GCCAM). A tool to help NHS organisations contribute to sustainable development in their local economies, communities and environment, this re-launch includes a revised test, updated resources and case studies, an on-line forum and an events page to help share good practice among NHS organisations. It was developed through the Sustainable Development Commission and is supported by the NHS Sustainable Development Unit.
Groundwork East Midlands - www.eastmidlands.groundwork.org.uk/
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 - www.govnet.co.uk
From the home page there are links to its publication: Sustainable Development UK www.govnet.co.uk/publications/sduk
Health & Sustainable Development Network - www.healthandsustainability.net
The purpose of the network is to enable people and organisations in the health community to work together to give a much higher priority to sustainable development, and in particular acting to prevent the worst effects of climate change. It aims to provide mutual support, and share ideas and information.
Identifying and reducing the regional carbon footprint of the NHS in the East Midlands - East Midlands NHS Sustainable Development - www.tin.nhs.uk
This project is to determine actual carbon equivalent emissions baseline data in the region and to develop five NHS Carbon Reduction pilots which could include, addressing behaviour change work with staff to incorporate recommendations through commissioning, supplies and public health, and the installation of energy efficient equipment or insulation.
The Improvement Network - www.tin.nhs.uk/innovation-nhs-east-midlands/product-and-technology-adoption-campaigns
East Midlands is for the NHS and its partner organisations, primarily within the East Midlands Health Area. It is for anyone, and everyone, involved in improving services for the benefit of patients, service users and carers.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - www.ipcc.ch
The Intergovernmental Panel of 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. The IPCC is a scientific body. It reviews and assesses the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economic information produced worldwide relevant to the understanding of climate change. It does not conduct any research nor does it monitor climate related data or parameters. Thousands of scientists from all over the world contribute to the work of the IPCC on a voluntary basis. Review is an essential part of the IPCC process, to ensure an objective and complete assessment of current information. Differing viewpoints existing within the scientific community are reflected in the IPCC reports.
Natural England - www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/whatwedo/default.aspx
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. It is our responsibility to see that England’s rich natural environment can adapt and survive intact for future generations to enjoy.
Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC) - www.nerc.ac.uk/
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.
NHS Confederation - www.nhsconfed.org
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: www.nhsconfed.org/Key-Health-Issues/organisation/climate-change/Pages/Climate_Change.aspxwww.nhsconfed.org/Key-Health-Issues/organisation/climate-change/Pages/Climate_Change.aspxwww.nhsconfed.org/Key-Health-Issues/organisation/climate-change/Pages/Climate_Change.aspxwww.nhsconfed.org/Key-Health-Issues/organisation/climate-change/Pages/Climate_Change.aspx
NHS Sustainable Development Unit - NHS Sustainable Development Unit - NHS Sustainable Development Unit - NHS Sustainable Development Unit - http://www.sdu.nhs.uk/
This NHS Sustainable Development Unit (NHS SDU) for England is a small unit of seven people 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 are links to downloadable resources.
Nottingham Energy Partnership (NEP) - www.nottenergy.com/
NEP provides 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. The work 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.
The Renewable Energy Association - www.r-e-a.net/REA
The Renewable Energy Association represents the UK's renewable energy industry, covering all renewable power heat and fuels.
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency - www.sepa.org.uk
SEPA is Scotland’s environmental regulator. Its main role is to protect and improve the environment. They are an environmental regulator, helping business and industry to understand their environmental responsibilities, enabling customers to comply with legislation and good practice and to realise the many economic benefits of good environmental practice. There is a section on climate change which includes publications: www.sepa.org.uk/climate_change.aspxwww.sepa.org.uk/climate_change.aspxwww.sepa.org.uk/climate_change.aspxwww.sepa.org.uk/climate_change.aspx
Sustain - Sustain - Sustain - Sustain - www.sustainweb.org
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:
www.sustainweb.org/foodandclimatechange/www.sustainweb.org/foodandclimatechange/www.sustainweb.org/foodandclimatechange/www.sustainweb.org/foodandclimatechange/
Sustainable Development Commission UK - Sustainable Development Commission UK - Sustainable Development Commission UK - Sustainable Development Commission UK - www.sd-commission.org.uk/
The Sustainable Development Commission was the Government's independent adviser on sustainable development, reporting to the Prime Minister, the First Ministers of Scotland and Wales and the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. Through advocacy, advice and appraisal, they helped to put sustainable development at the heart of Government policy. There is a news feed and a link to publications: www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications.php The Sustainable Development Commission closed in 2011 due to Governmental changes, however, the information is still available on their website.
Sustrans - www.sustrans.org.uk
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 - www.tyndall.ac.uk/Homepage
The Tyndall Centre brings together scientists, economists, engineers and social scientists, who together are 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.
UK Environmental Change Network (ECN) - www.ecn.ac.uk/
ECN has a searchable database of publications: www.ecn.ac.uk/PRU/pru2.aspwww.ecn.ac.uk/PRU/pru2.aspwww.ecn.ac.uk/PRU/pru2.aspwww.ecn.ac.uk/PRU/pru2.asp
UK Public Health Association (UKPHA) - UK Public Health Association (UKPHA) - UK Public Health Association (UKPHA) - UK Public Health Association (UKPHA) - http://www.fph.org.uk/sustainable_development
UKPHA was a unifying and powerful voice for public health and wellbeing in the UK, focusing on the need to eliminate inequalities in health, promote sustainable development and combat anti-health forces. It merged with the Faculty of Public Health in 2011
UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP) - www.ukcip.org.uk
The UKCIP was established in 1997 to help co-ordinate scientific research into the impacts of climate change, and to help organisations adapt to those unavoidable impacts. UKCIP is based at the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford. From 1 October 2011, the Environment Agency became the Government’s delivery body in England for advice on climate adaptation, helping key sectors build resilience to the impacts expected from climate change
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - www.unep.org/climatechange/
Mission: To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations
Welsh Government - http://wales.gov.uk/topics/sustainabledevelopment/?lang=en
The Welsh Government puts sustainable development at the heart of everything. This is about improving the wellbeing of people and communities so they can achieve a better quality of life for generations now and in the future. They show how they will do this in their Scheme for Sustainable Development, ‘One Wales: One Planet’.
Forestry Commission Great Britain - www.forestry.gov.uk/
Forestry Commission Great Britain works with a range of partners on a range of recreation, regeneration and educational schemes. Their responsibilities span sustainability programmes and policy, research, commercial timber production as well as learning and leisure. Their goal is to ensure that, at a practical level, Britain can use its forests to contribute positively to as many of the nation's needs while sustaining the resource for the future.
Walking for Health - www.wfh.naturalengland.org.uk
Walking for Health encourages more people to become physically active in their local communities.
We support the largest network of health walk schemes across England, offering regular short walks over easy terrain with trained walk leaders. Walking for Health was established in 2000 and now has over 600 local schemes nationwide (93 of which are in the East Midlands). Walking for Health contributes to improving the health of over 66,000 regular walkers nationwide (with over 5400 in the East Midlands). We've built up a body of evidence to show that health walks are a fantastic and cost-effective way to improve the nation's health. To find out more about Walking for Health or setting up your own workplace health walk please contact Rob Gornall or Bryony Govan
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