The 10th Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities will take place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 25 to 27 September 2024. The conference is co-hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) and the Alliance for Healthy Cities in the Western Pacific Region. It is co-sponsored by the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office (WHO WPRO). The theme of the Conference is “Smarter and Healthier Cities for a Better Future”.
The Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC) is an international network of cities collaborating with the World Health Organization (WHO) that aims to protect, promote and enhance the health and well-being of city dwellers.
WHO Healthy Cities Recognition Awards
Since 2004 and every two years during the Global Conference and General Assembly of the AFHC, WHO WPRO has recognized outstanding work in selected areas to encourage cities in the Western Pacific Region to continue to innovate and demonstrate effective and efficient ways of promoting and protecting the health of urban populations. This year, the Award will be presented during the 10th Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities and officially conferred by WHO WPRO.
The categories for the WHO Healthy Cities Recognition Award are:
- Age-Friendly Cities: Bridging Generations for a Healthier Tomorrow
- Let’s Be Active!
- Tobacco-Free City for Future Generations: Strategic Implementation of Tobacco Control Measures to Protect Children and Youth
- Transforming Food Environments for Healthy Diets and Optimal Nutrition
- Safe, Sustainable and Health-Enabling Transport System
- Community Engagement to Advance Health Equity
- Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability for Health in Cities
- Safeguarding Communities Against Alcohol-Related Harms
Eligible applicants: Cities from Member States of the Western Pacific Region, World Health Organization
Deadline for submission: 24 July 2024. Any nominations received after this date will not be considered.
How to submit: Please complete the WHO Healthy Cities Recognition nomination form. Email your submission and supporting documents to the Health Enabling Societies Unit of WHO WPRO at the following email address: wproncd@who.int.
Awarding: The recognition will be awarded to nominees who successfully demonstrate best practice in the above-mentioned categories. Awardees will be announced at the 10th Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities, during a ceremony scheduled for 25 September 2024.