Healthy Cities | 2040

How healthy do you want your hometown to be in 2040?

 Climate resilient health facilities  |  Resilient communities, societies and systems for health security  |  Healthier people throughout the life course 

Urban health is a growing priority and WHO in the Western Pacific Region has been providing and refining frameworks for healthy city development for healthy populations. In 2040, a magazine cover headline celebrates the 100th country to implement these guidelines towards creating healthy cities for all.

 

WHO Regional framework for urban health in the Western Pacific 2016-2020: healthy and resilient cities & Model | 2016

The WHO Regional framework for urban health in the Western Pacific 2016-2020: healthy and resilient cities, approved at the 66th WHO Regional Committee Meeting in 2016. It represents the foundation for developing healthier, more resilient cities, setting the stage for future achievements in global urban health.

Sota, feeling bored while waiting at their doctor's office, picks up the latest edition of New Health magazine. The front cover showcases a stunning green, eco-centric city with lush vertical gardens and solar-panelled buildings. The headline reads, “Urban Wellness Revolution: 100 Nations Embrace WHO's Healthy City Standards.” Sota already lives in one of the Blue Zones highlighted on the cover, where the lifestyle and environment promotes exceptional health and longevity. As Sota reads the magazine, they feel a sense of pride and optimism about the future of urban living, where cities are designed to be both environmentally sustainable and health-promoting. It reinforces the importance of combating extreme heat and other environmental health challenges, emphasizing the role of WHO guidelines in creating healthier, more resilient communities.