Environmental health is a fundamental aspect of public health that directly impacts the well-being of individuals and communities across the globe. As environmental factors like air quality, water quality, climate change, and pollution control increasingly affect the global population, effective public policy plays an essential role in mitigating risks and promoting healthier living environments. Environmental health risks—including those related to toxicology, hazardous waste, and vector-borne diseases—require strong policies that can address both immediate and long-term challenges.

The Environmental Health in Public Policy training course offered by British Academy For Training and Development (BATD) aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between environmental health and public policy. The course explores how health policies can be developed and implemented to address pressing environmental risks, ensuring the health and safety of populations. Participants will learn to navigate the complex relationships between environmental health, sustainable development, and climate adaptation, while considering health disparities and environmental health equity in policy design.

This training course is essential for those involved in shaping health policy and environmental regulations. Participants will leave with practical tools to advocate for and create policies that promote sustainable health systems, environmental protection, and health equity in communities worldwide.

• The primary objective of this training course is to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills required to integrate environmental health considerations into public policy.

• By addressing the social determinants of health, the course will:

  • Equip participants with an understanding of how environmental health impacts various aspects of public health, including urban health, waterborne diseases, air pollution, and health and safety.

  • Enable participants to examine the role of environmental health legislation in shaping public policy and driving effective interventions such as waste management, pollution control, and climate health and well-being.

  • Discuss strategies for public health advocacy that promote green health policies and strengthen environmental health governance at local, national, and global levels.

  • Focus on health impact assessment (HIA) and risk assessment tools to evaluate the potential effects of environmental risks on community health.

  • Provide an understanding of cross-sectoral collaboration between government bodies, environmental health organizations, and public health professionals to advance environmental sustainability in policy.

  • Explore how public health interventions can address health disparities, health equity, and environmental justice, ensuring that vulnerable communities are protected from environmental harms.

• By the end of this training course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to shape environmental health policies that contribute to a healthier, more sustainable world.

Who Should Attend / Target Audience
This training course is designed for professionals who are engaged in or influence environmental health, public health, and policy development. The target audience includes:

• Public Health Professionals

  • Public health experts, epidemiologists, and health educators who wish to deepen their understanding of the role environmental health plays in shaping public health and how to integrate this knowledge into health policy and public health interventions.

• Policy Makers and Advocates

  • Individuals in health policy, government organizations, and advocacy groups who aim to integrate environmental health considerations into the policy-making process and work on creating environmental regulations and health policies that promote sustainable health outcomes.

• Environmental Health Practitioners

  • Professionals working in environmental health fields, including those in regulatory bodies, environmental protection agencies, and occupational health roles, who seek a more profound understanding of environmental health governance and policy implementation.

• Public Health Officials

  • Government and international health organizations, including officials working in public health infrastructure, global health, and health systems strengthening, interested in the intersection between environmental risks, sustainable development, and public health initiatives.

• Researchers and Academics

  • Researchers in the fields of environmental health, toxicology, health impact assessment, and health policy analysis who want to expand their understanding of environmental health research and its implications for public health policy.

• Healthcare Providers

  • Doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals who need to understand how environmental health risks influence patient outcomes and how policies can improve healthcare delivery and community health and environment.

• Environmental Advocates

  • NGOs, environmental activists, and stakeholders focused on promoting environmental protection and sustainability in both public and private sectors. The course will help them develop advocacy strategies for environmental health equity and health policy advocacy.

The Environmental Health in Public Policy training course is structured around a series of modules designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of how environmental health influences public health policy and the key considerations for policy development. The content is designed to ensure a holistic understanding of environmental health governance, sustainable development, and public health interventions.

Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Health and Public Policy

• Overview of Environmental Health: Defining environmental health and understanding its significance in public health. Topics include air pollution, water quality, climate change, health and safety, and health impact assessment.

• Environmental Risks: Identifying environmental risks to public health such as exposure to hazardous waste, toxicology, and pollution control.

• Public Policy Overview: The role of public policy in mitigating environmental health risks and promoting healthy environments. Examining environmental health regulations and their effectiveness in addressing challenges.

Module 2: Environmental Health Legislation and Regulations

• Environmental Health Legislation: Exploring national and international regulations related to environmental health, such as air quality standards, waste management policies, and climate adaptation strategies.

• Policy Development: How to craft health policies that address environmental health risks and promote environmental sustainability.

• Case Studies of Environmental Regulations: Analyzing successful environmental policies such as sustainable urban planning, green infrastructure, and pollution control in different regions.

Module 3: Climate Change, Urban Health, and Environmental Justice

• Climate Change and Health: Understanding the relationship between climate change and public health—including vector-borne diseases, waterborne diseases, and the impact of climate health and well-being.

• Urban Health: How environmental health influences urban populations, focusing on issues like air pollution and health, community health and environment, and sustainable development.

• Environmental Justice: Addressing health disparities and environmental health equity in disadvantaged communities.

Module 4: Risk Assessment, Public Health Interventions, and Policy Advocacy

• Risk Assessment: Methods for assessing environmental health risks and understanding their impact on public health. Tools like health impact assessment (HIA) and environmental health surveillance will be covered.

• Public Health Interventions: Examining public health interventions to address environmental health risks, including water safety, air quality improvement, and community engagement.

• Policy Advocacy: Techniques for advocating for stronger environmental health regulations and advancing green health policies.

Module 5: Environmental Health Research and Policy Analysis

• Environmental Health Research: Understanding the role of research in shaping environmental health policies, with a focus on emerging trends in sustainable health systems and environmental sustainability.

• Public Health Policy Analysis: Tools and strategies for analyzing public health policy, including examining health disparities and identifying opportunities for environmental health improvements.

Module 6: Future Directions in Environmental Health and Policy

• Global Health and Sustainable Development: Aligning public health policies with global goals like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting environmental health globally.

• Emerging Trends: Exploring green infrastructure, health education and promotion, and environmental protection agencies as drivers of environmental health in policy.

Innovations in Environmental Health: Examining new technologies and innovations in environmental health governance, toxicology, and climate adaptation strategies.