Social Dimensions Of The Environment Agency S Work
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Social Dimensions Of The Environment Agency S Work
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Author : Diane Warburton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Social Dimensions Of The Environment Agency S Work written by Diane Warburton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Environmental protection categories.
Using Science To Create A Better Place
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Author : Great Britain. Environment Agency
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Using Science To Create A Better Place written by Great Britain. Environment Agency and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Environmental policy categories.
Climate Change 1995 Economic And Social Dimensions Of Climate Change
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Author : Hoe-sŏng Yi
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1996-06-27
Climate Change 1995 Economic And Social Dimensions Of Climate Change written by Hoe-sŏng Yi and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-06-27 with Business & Economics categories.
The consequences of climate change for society are analysed in this landmark assessment from the IPCC. This book assesses the available knowledge on the many issues that society has to face, including the international decision-making framework; applicability to climate change of techniques for assessing costs and benefits; the significant social costs of projected climate change; and the economic assessment of policy instruments to combat climate change, nationally and internationally. Some important conclusions of this Second Assessment Report indicate that 10 to 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in most countries can be reduced at negative or zero cost - 'no regrets' measures. Also, the literature indicates that climate change will cause aggregate net damage, which provides an economic rationale for going beyond 'no regrets' measures. It also indicates that a portfolio of mitigation, adaptation and research measures is a sound strategy for addressing climate change given the remaining uncertainties. This report speaks directly to the issues that are faced by the many countries committed to limit emissions of greenhouse gases by the year 2000, and currently negotiating actions to be taken beyond that date. Will be of great value to the international community of policymakers interested in the consequences of climate change, as well as to economists, social and natural scientists.
Developing The Environment Agency S Policy Position On Addressing Environmental Inequalities
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Author : Helen Chalmers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Developing The Environment Agency S Policy Position On Addressing Environmental Inequalities written by Helen Chalmers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with categories.
Background and drivers of the project In the UK there is growing interest in the relationship between environmental quality and social equity. Recent research has shown that the most socially and economically deprived people live in the worst environments. This presents difficult challenges to government and its agencies in delivering sustainable development, but also an opportunity to better integrate social and environmental policy and deliver a better environment and quality of life for everyone. This project arose out of the Environment Agency's interest in understanding these issues, and its social responsibilities in improving and protecting the environment. This report provides a reflective and critical analysis of a work-based project between September 2002 and September 2004 to develop the Environment Agency's policy on addressing environmental inequalities. Research objectives The overall aim of this project was to strengthen the Environment Agency's contribution to sustainable development by: • developing the Environment Agency's understanding of the relationships between environmental quality and social deprivation; • helping to clarify the Environment Agency's role, and ensure its policies reflect the need to address environmental inequalities; and • ensuring that others' strategies to tackle multiple disadvantage and promote sustainable development reflect the need to address environmental inequalities. Methodology and project activities An action research approach provided the overall framework for the project, in which cycles of action and reflection were used to develop evidence-based policy and wider organisational change. The project utilised a variety of research techniques, including quantitative statistical analysis, documentary research and collaborative inquiry with critical stakeholders. The data was triangulated to understand the relationships between environmental quality and social deprivation, the Environment Agency's role in addressing environmental inequalities, and wider policy options. A wide range of the Environment Agency's staff and its external stakeholders were involved in developing the research, making sense of the evidence, and developing and negotiating the policy solutions. Results The project established that: • While the quality of the environment is generally improving, the most socially and economically deprived communities tend to live in the worst environments. For example, those living in the most deprived wards in England experience the worst air quality, are most likely to live next to industrial sites and are most likely to live in tidal floodplains. In Wales, the picture is very different. Air pollution is generally better, the location of industrial sites show some bias towards affluent areas, and the link between flooding and deprivation is less clear. • The Environment Agency's role is to contribute to a better quality of life for everyone, by improving and protecting the environment and whatever their background and wherever they live. To inform its approach, the Environment Agency carries out research on environmental inequalities and works with others to develop the most effective ways of tackling them. It takes account of the social and economic impacts of its work whenever possible and includes the interests of disadvantaged communities in its work. The Environment Agency advises on the environmental impacts of planning decisions, and advises government on environmental inequality, • The Environment Agency is committed to doing what it can to address environmental inequalities and will ensure that it does not contribute to inequalities in the future. It will undertake further research on environmental inequalities and scrutinise its approach to modern regulation and flood risk management. It will carry out Strategic Environmental Assessment to assess the impact of its plans and programmes on people, and continue to provide information, and support processes that help people to make better decisions about their environment. • Work is also needed by government, business and society to address environmental inequalities at a national, regional and local level. The Environment Agency is calling for: a better understanding of environmental inequalities and the most effective ways of addressing them; government policy to promote a reduction in environmental inequalities; government to address environmental inequalities through tackling disadvantage; regional and local planning authorities to prevent further environmental inequalities; - communities supported and involved in decisions that affect their local environment. Project impact The Environment Agency's understanding of the relationships between environmental quality and social deprivation has developed considerably as a result of this project. New knowledge about environmental inequalities has led to increasing dialogue at different levels within ~ and outside the organisation about the Environment Agency's role in improving and protecting the environment in deprived areas. The project has laid the foundations for future changes in Environment Agency policy and practice. The project has provided leadership in championing these issues across government and has been instrumental in informing the commitments within the UK Sustainable Development Strategy. Through collaborative work with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Environment Agency has seen a shift in the government's thinking about the environmental dimensions of disadvantage and wider commitment to integrate environment and social justice across government policy. Recommendations The project developed specific recommendations for future research, policy and practice to address environmental inequalities. This report also makes recommendations for Ihe ways in which the Environment Agency should take these forward by: (i) continuing to shape and Champion research and policy to address environmental inequalities, but also demonstrating its commitment to this issue (as set out in its Environmental Vision and position Statement) by integrating environmental equality into its policies and processes, and through its corporate targets. (ii) undertaking practical pilots with local. regional and national partners to demonstrate the value of addressing environmental inequalities; (iii) placing greater emphasis on joining up the practical experience of its staff on the ground with the needs and views of the communities it works with, in the development of policy; (iv) supporting the use of social science and encouraging the inclusion of more diverse voices, particularly those that are most excluded, in the development of evidence-based policy; (v) continuing to promote the use of participatory approaches to support the development of science and policy; (vi) supporting greater opportunities for reflection, evaluation and learning from the experience of practice and policy - for example through work-based doctorates. learning sets. reflection, mentoring. and secondments.
Dimensions Of Impact In The Social Sciences
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Author : Haux, Tina
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2019-07-03
Dimensions Of Impact In The Social Sciences written by Haux, Tina and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-03 with Political Science categories.
Impact has become a central part of the assessment criteria for academic worth. It has been adopted by many research funding bodies, and it is firmly embedded in the British Research Excellence Framework. However, a clear definition of impact remains elusive and guidance on how exactly to achieve it is often superficial. This concise, informative book analyses impact across the social sciences. It draws on the analysis of the most highly ranked British impact case studies from the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, as well as fifteen interviews with senior academics, providing a longitudinal and critical framing of impact. The author concludes with valuable recommendations of how and when scholars can achieve impact.
Social Dimensions Of The Impact Of Climate Change On Water Supply And Use In The City Of Regina
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Author : University of Regina. Social Dimensions of Climate Change Working Group
language : en
Publisher: University of Regina Press
Release Date : 2005
Social Dimensions Of The Impact Of Climate Change On Water Supply And Use In The City Of Regina written by University of Regina. Social Dimensions of Climate Change Working Group and has been published by University of Regina Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Climatic changes categories.
Developing Social Appraisal Criteria For The Environment Agency
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Author : Great Britain. Environment Agency
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Developing Social Appraisal Criteria For The Environment Agency written by Great Britain. Environment Agency and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with categories.
Rural Development For Sustainable Social Ecological Systems
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Author : Claudia Baldwin
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-07-31
Rural Development For Sustainable Social Ecological Systems written by Claudia Baldwin and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-31 with Political Science categories.
This book provides an overview of interdisciplinary approaches that have applied social science to research focused on issues around food, agriculture and natural resource management. The book demonstrates that those who work in rural sociology either as researchers or practitioners apply community development and participatory techniques to socio-environmental interaction. The book discusses how the evolving concept of interconnected social and ecological systems (SES) emerged, recognizing the inherent complexity, adaptive nature, and resilience of such systems. This book engages with contemporary theory, as well as new cutting-edge transdisciplinary research evidenced in case studies from three continents.
Departments Of Commerce Justice And State The Judiciary And Related Agencies Appropriations For 1996 Justification Of The Budget Estimates Arms Control And Disarmament Agency
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Departments Of Commerce Justice And State The Judiciary And Related Agencies Appropriations For 1996 Justification Of The Budget Estimates Arms Control And Disarmament Agency written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Budget categories.
Handbook Of Research On Business Social Networking Organizational Managerial And Technological Dimensions
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Author : Cruz-Cunha, Maria Manuela
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2011-10-31
Handbook Of Research On Business Social Networking Organizational Managerial And Technological Dimensions written by Cruz-Cunha, Maria Manuela and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-31 with Business & Economics categories.
Given the widespread, frequent use of social networks as a means for people to communicate and share their interests, it comes as no surprise that they have become an important tool for businesses and business networking. The Handbook of Research on Business Social Networking: Organizational, Managerial, and Technological Dimensions investigates the beginning of social networks and provides perspectives on how they can enhance business. This two-volume reference discusses the main issues, challenges, opportunities, and trends related to the range of new developments and applications in business social networking. Social networks and their integration in businesses are be addressed using technological, organizational, managerial, and social perspectives with the aim of disseminating current developments, case studies, new integrated approaches, and practical solutions and applications.