Training | 2011Descriptive resource
Urban transport and health. Module 5g. Sustainable transport: a sourcebook for policy-makers in developing cities
A training module and sourcebook for practical orientation, focusing on best practices in planning and regulation with examples of successful experiences in developing cities. It provides an overview of the key pathways by which transport can influence health, and the scale of transport-related health...
Language(s): EN, ES, CN, Other | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: WHO
Evidence | 2011Descriptive resource
Making the case for investment in the walking environment: A review of the evidence. Living Streets
In depth look at nine different interventions types that can be made in the walking environment to assess a wide range of social, economic and health benefits using a wide evidence base. Ten case studies, six from UK and one each from New York, Melbourne, Drachten and Copenhagen as used to illustrate...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: University of the West of UK, Bristol, and Cavill Associates
Briefing | 2011Descriptive resource
Mainstreaming environment and climate change: health
Robust briefing on climate change and health covering vector borne diseases, poor water, sanitation and hygiene, chemical pollutants, rising urban populations, degradation of natural resources. The resource is useful for interested citizens, academics, and urban leaders. ...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and Irish Aid
Briefing, Evidence | 2011Descriptive resource
Transport (road transport) : shared interests in sustainable outcomes
"In depth report of co-benefits using transport as the entry point. Goal 1. Sustainable transport systems enhance economic development, while minimizing potential negative impacts -Transport should support the efficient movement of people, goods and services to contribute to economic development and...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: WHO
Briefing | 2011Descriptive resource
Housing: shared interests in health and development
"By providing information on other sectors’ agendas and policy approaches, and their health impacts, and by illustrating areas for potential collaboration, the Social Determinants of Health Sectoral Briefing Series (the Series) aims to encourage more systematic dialogue and problem solving, and...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: WHO
