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Urban and Territorial Planning for Health: a Training Manual

The “Integrating Health into Urban and Territorial Planning: A Practical Training Guide” is a comprehensive sourcebook developed by UN-Habitat in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). Building on the sourcebook, this training manual addresses the need to incorporate health and well-being into urban and territorial planning. It is an essential tool for urban health […]

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Climate action guide for urban planners

This guide will support urban planners from cities around the world to play their full part in tackling the climate crisis. The guide illustrates the importance of urban planning as a solution to rising climate challenges, with urban planners’ decisions defining cities’ capacities to meet climate goals and enhance quality of life for all residents,

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Impact of covid-19 on livelihoods, food security and nutrition in east africa (Urban Focus)

In cities and urban areas in East Africa, livelihoods and incomes of populations are seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for those living in informal settlements. These urban populations are more vulnerable to food insecurity and unstable livelihoods as they mainly depend on the informal sector. It is estimated that the number of food

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School streets to shape child friendly cities

School Street initiatives are one of many strategies that can help our cities to become more inclusive, sensitive and sustainable in a moment where tangible action is of utmost importance. This brief explores 6 key benefits that School Streets provide, and provides 6 key considerations for their successful implementation. The interviews in this issue highlight

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Healthy Streets

Healthy Streets® gives towns and cities around the world an evidence-based approach to create fairer, sustainable and attractive urban spaces. This web-based resource information, tools and resources and training.

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