Self Audit | 2018Action oriented
Planning Law Assessment Framework
The planning law assessment framework is a self-assessment tool to be used during focus groups for the preliminary identification of strengths and weakness of an urban planning system. The framework looks at all the laws, regulations and decrees applicable in a city, enacted at different levels. It...
Language(s): EN, ES | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: UN-Habitat
Overview | 2018Descriptive resource
The role of cities in improving population health: International insights
Examines cities as playing a growing role in population health improvement with the enormous potential to be health-generating places. The report is based on 50 interviews with leaders from 14 cities and draws on international case studies. It concludes that improving population health depends on many...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: Naylor C, Buck D, London: The King’s Fund
Self Audit | 2018Action oriented
Social network analysis for territorial assessment and mapping of food security and nutrition systems (FSNS): a methodological approach
This work embodies a territorial approach to food security and nutrition policy, but also has strong links to the wider determinants of health and sustainability. This work is part of a broader effort of the FAO to support countries to improve the inclusiveness and sustainability of food security...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Regional | Author/Publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Briefing, Initiative | 2018Descriptive resource
Global action plan on physical activity 2018–2030: more active people for a healthier world
A widely applicable plan for action to support everyday physical activity developed through a worldwide consultation process involving governments and key stakeholders across multiple sectors including health, sports, transport, urban design, civil society, academia and the private sector. Focusing...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: Clean Air Asia, UN-Habitat, Sustainable Energy Foundation
Briefing, Web Resource, Webinar | 2018Descriptive resource
Biophilic Public Health
Biophilic design helps make happy and productive workplaces; creates healing and comforting environments in hospitals; shapes schools where children thrive physically, emotionally and academically; and, supports well-being and community in homes and neighbourhoods. Biophilic buildings go well beyond...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: Toi Te Ora Public Health.
