It's #WorldCitiesDay
Cities have a critical role in supporting better health.
Over half of the world’s population now lives in cities.
By 2050, two-thirds of the planet will be urban dwellers, and 90% of the shift will happen in Africa 🌍 and Asia 🌏
Cities have a critical role in supporting better health.
Over half of the world’s population now lives in cities.
By 2050, two-thirds of the planet will be urban dwellers, and 90% of the shift will happen in Africa 🌍 and Asia 🌏
It's #WorldCitiesDay 🏙️
For cities to thrive, everyone needs access to services that will improve their health:
🚇 public transport
🌳 safe, clean and attractive outdoor spaces
🥗 healthy food
🏥 affordable health services
For cities to thrive, everyone needs access to services that will improve their health:
🚇 public transport
🌳 safe, clean and attractive outdoor spaces
🥗 healthy food
🏥 affordable health services
It's #WorldCitiesDay 🌆
Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children is rising.
The city of Lima in #Peru 🇵🇪 has been increasing access to healthy food in schools to improve the health of children.
👉 bit.ly/3nCDTk9
Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children is rising.
The city of Lima in #Peru 🇵🇪 has been increasing access to healthy food in schools to improve the health of children.
👉 bit.ly/3nCDTk9
It's #WorldCitiesDay 🌃
Let’s reimagine our urban environments, transport and mobility ahead of #COP26. Only healthy, livable cities that are also better prepared to face future health emergencies can thrive.
👉 bit.ly/3Enea5K
Let’s reimagine our urban environments, transport and mobility ahead of #COP26. Only healthy, livable cities that are also better prepared to face future health emergencies can thrive.
👉 bit.ly/3Enea5K
On #WorldCitiesDay, we call on mayors, local and national authorities, and all urban leaders to put equity, health and well-being, as well as climate action at the centre of their efforts to build resilient and community-centric urban centres.
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