Two new web-based learning courses on addressing health within Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) have been developed by the West Midlands Public Health Observatory (WMPHO). The courses are for both SEA practitioners and those with some familiarity with SEA and who wish to integrate health comprehensively into the SEA process. A one day course has been developed and piloted for trainers for delivery in-house, and the second course is for self-learners to complete the course in their own time. WMPHO, April, 2010.
Some Recent Additions
Mapping in-country partnerships: Mining Industry
This report contains a desk-based mapping of partnerships from around the world, in six priority partnership themes: mining and poverty reduction; mining and economic development (revenue management); mining and economic development (regional development planning); mining and economic development (local content); mining and social investment; and mining and dispute resolution. ICMM, February 2010.
Great outdoors: use of green space to improve wellbeing
The report outlines the evidence that the natural environment can enhance our health and wellbeing, and explains how town planners, health professionals, policymakers and people themselves can work together to create more green space and make better use of it for the benefit of all. Faculty of Public Health, 2010.
Community green: using local space to tackle inequality and improve health
This study examines the impact of the quality of local green spaces on the health and wellbeing of people living in six deprived areas. It makes the connections between green space, ethnicity and inequality. CABE, 2010.
Expert elicitation in EHIA
The report presents a practical yet flexible seven step procedure towards organising expert elicitation in the context of environmental health impact assessment. National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), 2010.
Health risk assessment (Scoping) guidelines
A health risk assessment process for risk assessors for use within the scoping stages of enviornmental and health impact assessment. Government of Western Australia, 2010.
Improving health outcomes. A guide for action
The Health Working Group comprises a range of professionals with varying levels of experience and a diversity of political views. Some members favour more market-oriented reforms to the UK’s systems of health and social care; others are inclined to accept more state directed interventions. But all agreed that policies or interventions should be guided towards putting citizens at the centre of a socially productive relationship that aligns power and finance with the purpose of improved national health. 2020 Public Services Trust, 2010.
HIA position Paper from the UKPHA
The UK Public Health Association recently published a position paper on HIA. This recommends the routine use of HIA at a strategic level and at an operational level, calls for stronger guidance and leadership at national and local levels and the integration of HIA into others forms of impact assessment. UKPHA, February 2010.
50 new references on HIA, SEA and MWIA have been added to the Bibliography, mainly 2009 and 2010.
Conferences and Events in 2010
Health, wealth and ways of life, 23-24th September, London
A Royal Society of Medicine symposium to explore the public health issues relating to the Western economic culture and lifestyle, including the impact of the current economic crisis, learning from the similarities and contrasts between Scandinavia, the UK and the US.
Climate Change and Impact Assessment, Denmark, 25-26 October 2010.
Special Symposium in Aalborg, Denmark, 25-26 October 2010. An introduction to a two-day Climate Change Symposium held in Denmark in October 2010. If you are interested in submitting an abstract please contact Francesca Viliani at .
Climate Change and Impact Assessment, Washington D. C., 15-16 November, 2010.
Special Symposium in Washington D. C. on 15-16 November, 2010. An introduction to a two-day Climate Change Symposium held in Washington D.C. in November 2010.
3rd Asia and Pacific HIA Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand, 15th-16th November, 2010.
The primary host is the Health, Equity and Wellbeing Impact Assessment Research Unit and conference management is being supported by the IAIA and the conference website will be available through the IAIA website. The themed topic submission deadline is 31st July 2010; the Paper and poster submission deadline has been extended to 6th September 2010; early bird registration fee is NZ$500 until 15th September 2010 for studentd this is NZ$300. For registration and submissions click on 3rd AsiaPacific HIA Conference.
Conferences and Events in 2011
Environmental Health Conference, 6-9th February, Salvador, Brazil
This conference, Environmental Health 2011-Resetting our Priorities, covers the following topics: climate change and human health, early exposures, resource development, industrial ecology, systems biology, ecosystems economics, impacts of environmental policies on health, environment and health disparities and the burden of disease due to lead. Closing date for submissions is 17th September 2010.
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The 11th International HIA Conference: 13-15th April, Spain 2011
Further details to follow.
31st Annual Meeting of the IAIA, 28 May - 6 June 2011, Puebla, México
The conference theme is 'Impact Assessment and Responsible Development for Infrastructure, Business and Industry'. Submission for session proposals opens May 2010.
For more events and courses, see Networks & Events.
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Five keynote presentations from the Rotterdam HIA'09 Conference, 14th-16th October, together with the special and interactive sessions are now available to download.
HIA Training Courses in 2010
3 Day HIA training course, 5th-7th October 2010, Gregynog, Wales.
This 3 day course held in the beautiful country house of Gregynog, Wales, UK, builds on the highly successful 2009 course. Organised jointly by the West Midlands Public Health Observatory and the Wales HIA Support Unit this is aimed at those with some knowledge or experience of HIA. For more details and booking form click here
HIA Training Course,22nd-27th November, Liverpool
This 5 day course, organised by IMPACT, is for all those whose current or future work is likely to require an understanding of the theory and practice of HIA. The course is held in the award winning Foresight centre, Liverpool University Campus. Early bird registration is available before 31st August. To find out more and register for the course contact IMPACT at or telephone +44 (0) 151 794 5004. To find out more about IMPACT access their website.
HIA Training Courses in 2011
1 Day HIA training course, 10th February, Central London 2011.
This 1 day course is organised by PHAST and is for participants with little or no experience of HIA and who would like to know a little bit more about it's uses and the methods involved. Apply on line or for more information contact Marion Deacon.
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