Initiative, Overview, Toolkit | 2022
Walking and Cycling in Africa
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...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Regional | Author/Publisher: UN-Habitat
Initiative, Overview | 2024
Cities turning crisis into change
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. ...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Global | Author/Publisher: OECD
Evidence, Initiative | 2010Descriptive resource
Integrating Health Impact Assessment in Urban Design and Planning: The Manukau Experience
This paper explores how a HIA process was used to forge closer links between health and urban design agendas in Manukau City.The case study reveals many common interests among public health and urban designers/planners, and also reveals how a public health-oriented approach was able to engage people...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: Country | Author/Publisher: Ministry of Health, New Zealand
Design Guide, Initiative, Overview | 2024Action Oriented, Destructive resources
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...
Language(s): EN, SPA, FRE, ARABIC, PORTUGUESE | Geographic Scope: Region, Country, City | Author/Publisher: C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
Briefing, Initiative | 2022Descriptive Resources
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...
Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: Lucas Snaije & Daniela Abril Gutierrez, BYCS and Clean Cities Campaing
