Public spaces to play are important to children’s health and development and are a core right. Yet with increasing urbanization, access to public spaces to play is shrinking, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This guide, developed by UN-Habitat, WHO and UNICEF, highlights the importance of public spaces for optimizing children’s health and well-being, and […]
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This document provides a compilation of useful resources on the topic. It includes guidelines, tools, citizen science protocols, open access courses, visuals and project examples. Click on each button in the document to explore the resources.
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This report is a first attempt at gathering, analysing and presenting data to demonstrate the everyday reality for the one billion people in Africa who walk and cycle every day. It baselines conditions in all 54 African countries using existing data sources interpreted through a walking and cycling lens and highlights inspiring best practices. It
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This publication examines the vital connection between public spaces and healthier cities, offering a comprehensive resource for urban planners, local authorities, and municipal governments. It introduces the topic by highlighting the integration of public spaces and health within global agendas, underlining their synergistic impact. The report details seven strategic approaches championed by UN-Habitat to improve
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This report draws lessons from recent crises to provide a strategic framework for urban policymakers to bolster resilience against future shocks, including by promoting sustainability and driving inclusive growth.
Cities turning crisis into change Read More »
