Self Audit, Toolkit | 2020Action oriented
Urban Profiling Toolbox
This paper introduces the readers to urban profiling, which is a methodology that enables the updated and holistic information on crisis-ridden cities. The methodology contains two parts—an analysis toolbox and and an analysis framework. Although this methodology provides an overall status of conflict-impacted...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: UN-Habitat
Evidence | 2021Descriptive resource
Urban Food Systems Governance: Current Context and Future Opportunities
This report presents insights and emerging lessons on food systems governance from the experience of nine cities that have developed urban food interventions – Baltimore, Belo Horizonte, Lima, Medellín, Nairobi, Quito, Seoul, Shanghai and Toronto – and draws on diverse sources of secondary information...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: World Bank
Evidence, Overview, Toolkit | 2022Action oriented
Urban design for health: inspiration for the use of urban design to promote physical activity and healthy diets in the WHO European Region
This report reflects on the ways in which urban space design plays a critical role in determininig the occurrence of non-communicable diseases. The paper initially highlights ways in which this occurs and then follows by raising tools and frameworks that encourage physical activity and healthy eating...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: WHO
Toolkit, Training | 2022Action oriented
Trainings on Applying Green Infrastructure Principles in Public Open Spaces
This booklet provides information on the trainings done in partnership with Greater Amman Municipality and Ministry of Environment. This project ‘Improving Living Conditions in disadvantaged areas of Amman via the implementation of green infrastructure’ enhances the participatory development of green...
Language(s): EN, AR | Geographic Scope: Regional | Author/Publisher: GIZ
Evidence, Initiative | 2023Descriptive resource
Tracking urban health policies: a conceptual framework with special focus on air pollution in African cities
This is a guide for establishing and developing urban primary health centers (UPHCs) according to India’s National Health Mission framework, and using public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements with nongovernment organizations. It can be used by all states, regardless of where they are in the development...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Regional | Author/Publisher: WHO
