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WHO global air quality guidelines: particulate matter (‎PM2.5 and PM10)‎, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide

The overall objective of the updated global guidelines is to offer quantitative health-based recommendations for air quality management, expressed as long- or short-term concentrations for a number of key air pollutants. The main groups of users of this guideline are policy-makers, lawmakers and technical experts responsible for developing and implementing regulations for air quality, air […]

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Urban-Rural Linkages: Guiding Principles. Framework for Action to Advance Integrated Territorial Development

A multilevel, multistakeholder guidance framework and tool to strengthen urban-rural linkages in national and subnational policies and programmes. Protection and promotion of health by balancing urban, peri-urban and rural health challenges are included in the guiding principles to provide social protection and do no harm. Useful for policy-makers at all governance levels, programme managers, private

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A Practical Guide to Designing, Planning, and Executing Citywide Slum Upgrading Programmes

This guide for citywide slum upgrading and local projects provides a comprehensive manual with tips and tools from practical experience. It is an accessible tool for practitioners, leading them through UN-Habitat steps towards a successful citywide slum-upgrading programme. Accessible quick guide section provides an important reference tool for practitioners to help address the most pressing

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Global action plan on physical activity 2018–2030: more active people for a healthier world

A widely applicable plan for action to support everyday physical activity developed through a worldwide consultation process involving governments and key stakeholders across multiple sectors including health, sports, transport, urban design, civil society, academia and the private sector. Focusing action on what will best support active lives. Presents the urban environment as an essential part

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Biophilic Public Health

Biophilic design helps make happy and productive workplaces; creates healing and comforting environments in hospitals; shapes schools where children thrive physically, emotionally and academically; and, supports well-being and community in homes and neighbourhoods. Biophilic buildings go well beyond ‘eco-building’ concepts of sustainable materials and energy efficiency, to design that nurtures and cares for people, community

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