Publication
13 Oct 2020
The aim of this guidance is to enhance the capacity of health care facilities to protect and improve the health of their target communities in an unstable and changing climate; and to empower health care facilities to be environmentally sustainable,...
Report
04 Sep 2020
This report presents the results of an expert consultation whose objectives were to review and assess the current scientific evidence on questions related to protection measures that individuals can take (or so-called personal interventions) to red...
Report
17 Aug 2020
Addressing the challenge of NCDs and road safety requires national and city authorities to work closely together. This report is a call for city leaders to rise to the challenge and show the world how local action can help solve global health problem...
Database
03 Jun 2020
Cities are at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. The Partnership for Healthy Cities COVID-19 Response Center is home to practical guidance and tools to support cities in four technical areas: Surveillance and Epidemiology, Communications, Public H...
Publication
03 Mar 2020
This policy brief highlights the critical link between air pollution and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), calling for urgent action from policymakers, health professionals, and communities to protect health by improving air quality. It underscores th...
Report
03 Mar 2020
This global survey report highlights how community pharmacists can play a vital role in addressing air pollution’s impact on respiratory health. It explores pharmacists’ awareness, current practices, and the barriers and enablers to expanding the...
Publication
28 Feb 2019
In preparation for the WHO European high-level conference on noncommunicable diseases: time to deliver – meeting NCD targets to achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Europe: 9–10 April 2019, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Air pollution is the seco...
Publication
28 Feb 2019
Urbanization is one of the leading global trends of the 21st century, and has a significant impact on health and well-being, partic- ularly in relation to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Cities and local governments play crucial roles in supporting...
Report
18 Feb 2019
This publication highlights the impact of climate change on human mobility. It provides facts and figures on climate change, case-study examples, and describes the IFRC Policy on Migration.
Fact sheet
18 Feb 2019
This report provides a series of case studies from communities across the state, demonstrating how local communities can incorporate climate change impacts and solutions into public health and strategies.
Report
02 Jan 2019
A study on the impact of air pollution on children. The study found that around 300 million children currently live in areas where outdoor air pollution exceeds internation guidelines by at least six times.
Report
02 Jan 2019
This report looks at the impact of rising temperatures due to climate change on the workforce. Rising heat in the workplace implies severe effects for Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and emerging economies with...
