Date:29 Mar 2011
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Contact:01273 878 776 or mailto:events@environmental-protection.org.uk
Location:Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London
Description:
Environmental Protectrion UK is hosting a one day workshop with high profile speakers from the transport, local environment and public health sectors, sharing best practice and innovation and discussing how transport solutions can be integrated into the local environmental and public health agenda.
This event will provide an essential update on this cutting edge area of work, providing delegates with a comprehensive view on the direct impacts of transport on our health, the evolving policy context, and examples of work in progress to address the issues. We plan to give delegates the opportunity to explore cost effective options for mitigating health and environmental impacts.
Topics will include:
- The impact of transport on our health and the environment
- The EU and UK policy background
- Case studies of innovation in reducing the health and environmental impacts of transport
The event will be of benefit to:
- Local authority managers and members tasked with developing public health functions
- Local transport planners
- Fleet operators
- Public health professionals
- Environmental health professionals
- Community groups