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Monday, November 18
 

09:00 GMT+01

Pre-Conference Intensive Course: Urban Health in Practice: Shaping the Changemakers of Tomorrow
Monday November 18, 2024 09:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
* Registration is now closed. To be placed on the waitlist, please email Shoshanna Kasle at skasle@isuh.org *

Each year the International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH) brings together researchers, practitioners, students, and other urban actors to exchange knowledge, share case studies and advance global solutions to the world’s pressing Urban Health challenges. Celebrating its 20th year, this year’s ICUH will be held in Marrakesh, Morocco. The theme of the conference is: A Healthier Horizon: Activating Urban Health Strategies for a Climate Resilient Tomorrow.

The intent of this pre-conference intensive course is to create a vehicle for both new and returning ICUH attendees to deepen their understanding of the challenges and the impact of their work through a practical, focused full-day session exploring solutions to some of the most complex issues in urban health and climate change today. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the key issues at hand and how they might apply what they learn over the course of the conference to their work at home.

The intensive will begin with level setting background information and key terms in urban health, intended to ensure that all participants, regardless of their background and areas of expertise, begin from a common understanding. Participants will then get a deep dive into each of the 6 conference themes from leading experts in each subject area. After a review of the key principles of a Health Equity in All Policies approach, participants will have the opportunity to experience a healthy, local networking lunch catered by Amal, a women’s economic empowerment nonprofit charity offering a powerful training program for women who want to become chefs to enter the workforce and participate in paid work, chipping away at the fact that women only make up 25% of the Moroccan workforce, and that despite enormous strides, women’s labor is still largely unpaid and undervalued.

The afternoon will bring global experts in Monitoring & Evaluation, Assessment & Capacity Building to lead interactive sessions for participants to gain critical skills as multidisciplinary practitioners. Finally, the day will end with a workshop bringing participants out of the classroom and into the city of Marrakesh to apply what they have learned to measure air quality. Participants walk away equipped with the new vocabulary, skills, and budding partnerships to make an impact and take action to improve health within their communities and disciplines.

To register, please click here.


AGENDA
The intensive course agenda is planned as:

  • 9:00 – 9:30: Welcome and Introduction to Urban Health
  • 9:30 - 10:30: Deep Dive into Themes 1-3
  • 10:30 – 11:00: Coffee Break
  • 11:00 – 12:00: Deep Dive into Themes 4-6
  • 12:00 – 13:00: Networking Lunch, catered by Amal
  • 13:00 – 14:00: Measuring Impact: Tools for Urban Health Assessment (ISGlobal)
  • 14:00 – 15:00: Empowering Communities: Skills for Urban Health Capacity Building (WHO)
  • 15:00 – 17:30: UrbanBetter Cityzens: A hands-on precision advocacy session combining physical activity and citizen science to inform air quality advocacy and solutions.




Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Daher, MPH

Carolyn Daher, MPH

Coordinator Urban Planning and Health, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain
Carolyn Daher is a specialist in public health, with university studies in this area (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) and Psychosocial Intervention (Barcelona University). She is currently the Coordinator of the Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative at... Read More →
avatar for Tolullah Oni, MPH, PhD

Tolullah Oni, MPH, PhD

Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development & Founder & CEO, University of Cambridge & UrbanBetter
Tolu(llah) Oni is Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development at theUniversity Cambridge and Founder & CEO of UrbanBetter. She is an Extraordinary Professor inArchitecture at University of Pretoria and Honorary Professor in Public Health, University of CapeTown.A... Read More →
avatar for Jeffrey L. Sturchio, PhD

Jeffrey L. Sturchio, PhD

Chairman, International Society for Urban Health
Jeffrey L. Sturchio is Chairman of the International Society for Urban Health anc Chairman of Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria.  He is also past Chairman and CEO at Rabin Martin, a global health strategy consulting firm, and former President and CEO of the... Read More →
avatar for Giselle Sebag, MPH

Giselle Sebag, MPH

Executive Director, International Society for Urban Health
Giselle Sebag, MPH, LEED AP, is the Executive Director of the International Society for Urban Health. She is a globally recognized urban health leader with over 15 years of experience advising governments, multilaterals, NGOs, and private sector companies and practitioners to develop... Read More →
avatar for Francisco Obando

Francisco Obando

Consultant - Strengthening Capacities for Urban Health, World Health Organization (WHO)
Francisco was born in Quito, Ecuador, and grew up in Canada before returning to Quito to work. His career began in urban planning and has evolved to focus on urban health in resource-limited contexts.Before IHTM, Francisco worked for the municipality of Quito leading a healthy neighbourhoods... Read More →
Monday November 18, 2024 09:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
High Atlas Foundation

16:00 GMT+01

Gehl & Cities for Better Health Special Session: Foodscapes Mapping: Assessing Built Environment Quality and Its Impact on Food Behaviors *Pre-Registration Required
Monday November 18, 2024 16:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
95 Foodscapes Mapping: Assessing Built Environment Quality and Its Impact on Food Behaviors

*Pre-Registration Required. Please contact Shoshanna at skasle@isuh.org to register. 

This interactive workshop focuses on assessing the relationship between the way our urban environments are designed and community food systems. Alongside various communities, Gehl and Cities for Better Health have co-created an approach and suite of tools, designed to assess the quality of the built environment and its influence on food behaviours. The tools allow users to record observations on the relationship between urban design and food habits, offering insights into how public space design and maintenance impact public health and climate readiness of our urban food systems.

The two-part workshop will begin with attendees participating in a field exercise in Marrakesh. Learning from a city of souks, participants will have a chance to explore and map the local food environment, investigating how elements of the built environment either support or hinder activities and behaviours of a healthy food system and a climate-resilient environment. This hands-on activity aims to illustrate the tools’ utility in real-world settings and set the frame for a feedback and sharing session between the workshop participants and the practitioners at Gehl and Cities for Better Health, who are always evolving and adapting the tool to better service projects that leverage the built environment as a vehicle for community and planetary health.

The second part of the workshop, will convene on the following day and introduce some of the urban conditions that underpin the food system's ability to support community and planetary health such as environmental conditions (WaSH) necessary for healthy routines, co-location of food places and transportation hubs, and how the public realm can support local economic growth — an essential component of furthering health equity in cities. Supported by case studies, we will demonstrate how the tools have been used in various contexts to tailor preventative health interventions to a community’s unique opportunities, challenges, and climates. 

There will also be space for reflecting on the participants hands-on experience of using the tools in the field from the previous day - and how they may be applied in their work.

Participants will be sent material ahead of arriving in Marrakesh, with introductory materials to the approach and tools, including a short reflection exercise to conduct in their own local context.


Speakers
avatar for Jo Jewell

Jo Jewell

Head of Obesity Health Equity, Novo Nordisk
Jo Jewell is Head of Obesity Health Equity and Director of the Cities Changing Diabetes programme. Jo’s experience includes time at UNICEF where he was recruited to develop the first organisational strategy to address unhealthy diets and prevent childhood overweight and obesity... Read More →
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Ty Greene

Global Project Lead, Obesity Health Equity, Novo Nordisk
avatar for Louise Kielgast

Louise Kielgast

Portfolio Director of Urban Health, Gehl Architects
Monday November 18, 2024 16:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
Hotel Ali at Arset El Bilk Park Rue Moulay Ismail, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

19:00 GMT+01

Welcome Reception
Monday November 18, 2024 19:00 - 21:00 GMT+01
Join us as we officially launch the 20th annual International Conference on Urban Health with a special reception in the heart of Marrakesh. This year’s conference opens with a focus on one of the most urgent global challenges: addressing urban health in the face of climate change. The evening will feature remarks from key government partners, including the Mayor of Marrakesh, Fatima-Zahra El Mansouri, representing our host city, alongside representatives from the Moroccan Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Ministry of Environment.

We will also hear from our academic co-hosts, the Mohammed VI School of Public Health, and our featured research partners, ISGlobal. The event includes video messages from the heads of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN-Habitat, as well as remarks from their high-level representatives. Our local NGO partners, including the High Atlas Foundation and Youth for Climate Morocco, alongside regional partners Break the Cycle Africa, UCLG Africa, and the Centre for African Public Spaces, will underscore the critical importance of developing resilient, equitable urban health solutions in the face of accelerating climate impacts.

This reception offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with influential leaders and key partners shaping the future of urban health and climate action across Africa and around the world.

Join us for drinks, canapes, and traditional Moroccan entertainment in a beautiful space in the heart of the Medina. As dinnertime is typically quite late in Marrakesh, we offer this reception as a precursor to dinner, for which we encourage you to go out and explore the rich and flavorful offerings of the old city.
Speakers
avatar for Fatima-Zahra	 El Mansouri

Fatima-Zahra El Mansouri

Mayor and Minister, Marrakesh and National Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and Urban Policy
Fatima-Zahra El Mansouri was re-elected mayor of Marrakesh in October 2021. She became the first female Mayor of the city when she previously held the post from 2009 to 2015. Since October 2021, she is also Minister of National Territory Planning, Land planning, Housing and City Policy... Read More →
avatar for Safwane Mouwafaq

Safwane Mouwafaq

Université Mohammed VI des Sciences de la Santé
avatar for Rachid Wahabi

Rachid Wahabi

Chief, Environmental Health Division, Health and Health Protection Ministry of the Kingdom of Morocco.
Rachid Wahabi is a member of the WHO international network of “experts in the evaluation of chemical origin health risks”, and the “RegNet” international network that groups drinking water managers from different countries. He coordinates various technical areas relevant to... Read More →
avatar for Yossef Ben-Meir, PhD

Yossef Ben-Meir, PhD

President, High Atlas Foundation
Yossef has been dedicated to the field of international development since joining the Peace Corps in Morocco (1993-1995). Dr. Ben-Meir is currently a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and was a faculty member at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Al Akhawayn... Read More →
avatar for Nagwa Lachine

Nagwa Lachine

UN-Habitat ROAS, Cairo, Egypt
avatar for Anacláudia Rossbach

Anacláudia Rossbach

Executive Director, United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Ms. Rossbach is currently serving as Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy in Boston, United States. She is an economist with more than 20 years of experience working on issues of housing, including informal settlements, land, and urban... Read More →
avatar for Nathalie Roebbel

Nathalie Roebbel

Unit Head, Urban Health, World Health Organization
Dr. Nathalie Röbbel is the Lead for WHO’s work on Urban Health at the WHO, in the Department on Social Determinants of Health. Prior to this she was leading WHOs work on air pollution and housing in the Department for Environment, Climate Change and Health. One of her main areas... Read More →
avatar for Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD

Director-General, World Health Organization (WHO)
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was elected WHO Director-General for a five-year term by WHO Member States at the Seventieth World Health Assembly in May 2017. In doing so, he was the first WHO Director-General elected from among multiple candidates by the World Health Assembly, and was... Read More →
avatar for Carolyn Daher, MPH

Carolyn Daher, MPH

Coordinator Urban Planning and Health, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain
Carolyn Daher is a specialist in public health, with university studies in this area (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) and Psychosocial Intervention (Barcelona University). She is currently the Coordinator of the Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative at... Read More →
avatar for Tolullah Oni, MPH, PhD

Tolullah Oni, MPH, PhD

Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development & Founder & CEO, University of Cambridge & UrbanBetter
Tolu(llah) Oni is Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development at theUniversity Cambridge and Founder & CEO of UrbanBetter. She is an Extraordinary Professor inArchitecture at University of Pretoria and Honorary Professor in Public Health, University of CapeTown.A... Read More →
avatar for Jeffrey L. Sturchio, PhD

Jeffrey L. Sturchio, PhD

Chairman, International Society for Urban Health
Jeffrey L. Sturchio is Chairman of the International Society for Urban Health anc Chairman of Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria.  He is also past Chairman and CEO at Rabin Martin, a global health strategy consulting firm, and former President and CEO of the... Read More →
Monday November 18, 2024 19:00 - 21:00 GMT+01
Restaurant Ksar El Hamra 28, Sabt Ben Daoud. Riad Zitoun El Kedim, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
 
Tuesday, November 19
 

08:00 GMT+01

Registration, Morning Networking, Tea & Coffee
Tuesday November 19, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 GMT+01
Please make sure to register upon arrival to the museum. Coffee, tea, and light bites will be provided in our foyer for you to enjoy before we begin the first plenary of the day.
Tuesday November 19, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

09:00 GMT+01

Plenary 1 - Global Trends Shaping Equitable Futures in a Changing Climate
Tuesday November 19, 2024 09:00 - 10:00 GMT+01
In this special dedicated session, we will explore the most pressing issues for advancing health equity, as explored in the recently released RWJF report, Six Global Trends in Health Equity. Experts and practitioners will discuss the future of healthy public spaces, nutrition security, digital information, longevity, care work, and the housing crisis, all framed within the cross-cutting theme of climate change. We’ll dive into the issues and potential solutions to some of the biggest health equity challenges that will face communities around the world in the years to come. 
Moderators
avatar for Karabi Acharya, ScD

Karabi Acharya, ScD

Senior Director, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Karabi Acharya is a leading global public health practitioner with a strong interest in the health impacts of social isolation and loneliness. She’s spent over 25 years weaving together her expertise in anthropology, public health, adult learning and systems thinking to improve... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Charity Mumbi Mwangi

Charity Mumbi Mwangi

Climate Change Specialist, WRI
Charity Mumbi is the Urban Nature Based Solutions Associate at the World Resources Institute (WRI), supporting the Africa Climate Resilient Cities Program in Kenya, through the coordination of Resilient and Equitable Cities program, Green- Gray Infrastructure Accelerator Initiative... Read More →
avatar for Tolullah Oni, MPH, PhD

Tolullah Oni, MPH, PhD

Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development & Founder & CEO, University of Cambridge & UrbanBetter
Tolu(llah) Oni is Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development at theUniversity Cambridge and Founder & CEO of UrbanBetter. She is an Extraordinary Professor inArchitecture at University of Pretoria and Honorary Professor in Public Health, University of CapeTown.A... Read More →
avatar for Maria Clara Pinheiro

Maria Clara Pinheiro

New Longevity Co-Leader, Ashoka
Maria Clara Pinheiro co-leads Ashoka’s New Longevity initiative, which aims to create a new architecture for lifelong contribution—harnessing the changemaking potential of people of all ages to drive positive societal change. Maria Clara has held leadership roles in Brazil, India... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 09:00 - 10:00 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:00 GMT+01

Coffee and Networking Break
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:00 - 10:30 GMT+01
Enjoy a break with coffee and tea provided by our local catering partners, Amal Nonprofit.
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:00 - 10:30 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:00 GMT+01

Welcome to the Good Place Bench
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:00 - 16:00 GMT+01
A Good Place Bench is the real-life extension of Good Place, a podcast series of conversations on a public bench, about life and the place we live in.

During the International Conference of Urban Health 2024 in Marrakech, we will have a Good Place Bench to meet the community and host conversations about what a good place is and how we can guarantee urban health in our cities.

The stories will be captured in video and audio, to be shared with a wider audience across different channels. To all city makers, urban planners, municipalities, scientists, researchers, and cultural networks: are you in a good place?
Interested in sharing your story?

Join the Good Place Bench + sign up for a spot on the bench via acitymadebypeople@gmail.com or Instagram @goodplace.cc
Speakers
avatar for Robin Cox

Robin Cox

Cultural explorer/ photographer/ city enthusiast, acitymadebypeople.com
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:00 - 16:00 GMT+01
07 Agora Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

Breakout Session 1 - Oral Abstract Presentations, Casablanca
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
10:30am - 10:45am — Matthias Braubach
119 Monitoring environmental health inequalities: WHO fact sheet series

10:45am - 11:00am — Andréanne Chu Breton-Carbonneau, Mariangelí Echevarría-Ramos
233 Exploring Ownership of Change and Health Equity Implications in Neighborhood Change Processes: A Community-Led Approach to Enhancing Just Climate Resilience in Everett, MA

11:00am - 11:15am — Dr Margub Aref Jahangir
64 Strategic Purchasing of Essential Health Care Services from Private Entities: A Model to Address Gaps in Primary Health Care Service Delivery in Urban Bangladesh

11:15am - 11:30amCarlota Sáenz de Tejada
46 Incorporating a health perspective into transformation of vulnerable neighborhoods: tools and pilot experiences in three municipalities
Moderators
CS

Carlota Sáenz de Tejada

PhD, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain
Speakers
avatar for Margub Aref Jahangir

Margub Aref Jahangir

Health Specialist, UNICEF, Bangladesh
Health specialist with a medical degree and 27 years of experience in public health, primarily focused on urban primary health care. Currently working with UNICEF to implement a demonstration project for model urban primary health care service delivery, known as "Aalo Clinics... Read More →
AC

Andréanne Chu Breton-Carbonneau

Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Spain Barcelona Lab for Urban Environmental Justice and Sustainability (BCNUEJ), Spain
MB

Matthias Braubach

Technical Officer Urban Health and Equity, WHO European Center for Environment and Health, WHO Regional Office for Europe, Bonn, Germany
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
03 Casablanca Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

Breakout Session 1 - Oral Abstract Presentations, Mogador
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
10:30am - 10:45am Inés Valls Roche
234 Empowerment Through Measurement: An Innovative Citizen Measurement Protocol of NO2 in School Environment

10:45am - 11:00am  Celia Santos-Tapia
246 From Classroom to Community: Citizen Science and Social Innovation in Investigating Tyre Wear Particles

11:00am - 11:15am Mònica Ubalde
301 Schoolchildren as citizen scientist: how to improve indoor air quality and health impacts in urban primary schools?

11:15am - 11:30am  — Fatema Showkat Jahan Rojy
248 Building a Healthier Future: A Climate-Resilient School Initiative for Empowered Community and Enhanced Well-being
Moderators
avatar for Mònica Ubalde

Mònica Ubalde

Researcher, Barcelona Institute for Global Health
I am a biologist by training and hold a PhD in Biomedicine and Public Health. As a scientist focused on impact and evidence translation, I lead transdisciplinary research on the built environment and health, with a particular emphasis on school environments. My work explores urban... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Inés Valls Roche

Inés Valls Roche

Research Technician, Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
04 Mogador Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

Breakout Session 1: Oral Abstract Presentations, Fez
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
10:30am - 10:45am — Farhana Afroz, Saiara Lamia Sarah, Alsa Bakhtawar, Biplab Mondal, Utpal Kumar 
84 Assessing the Climate Resilience of Urban Primary Health Care Centers of Khulna City Corporation and Identifying Opportunities to Improve the Services for the Residents

10:45am - 11:00am — Chi Cho Cheung
57 Longitudinal association between neighbourhood greenspace and mental health in a high density city in Asia

11:00am - 11:15am — Dr. Brajesh Brajesh
247 Linking climate change and migration to access maternal and child healthcare services utilization and child nutritional status in India

11:15am - 11:30am — Sammila Andrade Abdala 
302 Promoting Physical Activity through the Use of Green Spaces in Casablanca: a participatory approach
Moderators
avatar for Farhana Afroz

Farhana Afroz

Project Lead for Bangladesh and Regional Lead for GESI, USAID-Asia Resilient Cities Project, Brac
Development expert with 20 plus years of experience managing increasingly complex and high value projects in gender and equality, protection, resilience, sustainable urban growth, civil society strengthening, human rights and governance,
Speakers
avatar for Alsa Bakhtawar

Alsa Bakhtawar

Regional Facilitator, JSI Research & Training Institute
I’m a field-tested researcher and hands-on facilitator with a passion for turning urban resilience ideas into real change. I am passionate about bridging the gap between grassroots insights and high-level policy to drive urban resilience. My approach centers on empowering communities... Read More →
BB

Brajesh Brajesh

Dept of Statistics, K. C. College, MUMBAI, India
SL

Saiara Lamia Sarah

Junior Officer Research and Documentation, Asia Resilient Cities, BRAC, Dhaka, Bangladesh
MB

Mr Biplab Mondal

Officer-Community Engagement and Capacity Building, Asia Resilient Cities, BRAC, Khulna, Bangladesh
avatar for Utpal Kumar Das

Utpal Kumar Das

BRAC, Khulna, Bangladesh, Officer- MERL & Communications, Asia Resilient Cities
An Urban and Rural planner involved in urban/local development initiatives since last 10 years in coastal cities of Bangladesh focusing MERL. Has exprience and expertise  on multi dimensional geo- socio/economic/community planning and development approach.
MC

Mr Chi Cho Cheung

PhD Student, The University of Hong Kong
avatar for Sammila Abdala

Sammila Abdala

PhD candidate, Université Mohammed VI des Sciences et de la Santé
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

179 Urban Informal Settlements, Climate and Health Equity in African Cities
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
This panel will bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss ways to use citizen science to promote greater health equity and climate resilience with residents of urban informal settlements.  We will present case studies, community-driven research,  climate adaptation strategies and slum upgrading approaches from cities across Africa. Participants will share on-going work in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria. In each case, we will discuss ways that academics and practitioners can improve collaboration on new methods of ethical community engagements and training that better connect the social, economic, and environmental determinants of urban health equity.  Representatives from Shack Dwellers International (SDI) will share along with research partners.  

Participants will:
  • Learn about current action-research with residents of urban informal settlements that is aiming to reduce climate change vulnerabilities and promote greater health equity;
  • Understand the climate change-related health burdens of slum dwellers, including food, energy, and thermal insecurities, flood risk, and increased burden of chronic illnesses including mental health and wellbeing;
  • Learn how practitioners and NGOs are developing novel ways to secure land tenure for slum dwellers and working with municipalities to reduce land-related health vulnerabilities;
  • Discuss pathways/opportunities to graduate training for African scholars at the intersections between climate change and health in informal settlements, and;
  • Participate in discussions about how to publish workshop content and other action-research on informal settlements, climate & health in a special issue of the journal Urban Studies, co-edited by the workshop organizers.

The objectives are to:
  1. share strategies across different informal settlements in African cities,
  2. co-create a joint training program involving NGOs & community groups working with slum dwellers and researchers, and
  3. develop content for a special issue on Urban Health Equity in the journal Urban Studies.
Speakers
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Emmanuel Frimpong Boamah

Professor, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, USA
JC

Jason Corburn

Professor, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, USA
BM

Blessing Mberu

PhD, African Population & Health Research Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
MD

Misbath Daouda

Professor, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, USA
avatar for Jane Wairutu

Jane Wairutu

NGO Researcher, Shack Dwellers International (SDI) - Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
As an urban development practitioner.
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

232 Urban Regeneration: Inclusive and participatory approaches for healthy cities in the face of climate change
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
Today’s urbanization brings pressing challenges including climate change, environmental degradation, and public health, especially in vulnerable communities where marginalized populations disproportionately bear the brunt of adverse climate impacts. Poverty in urban areas is frequently associated with higher levels of climate vulnerability, as seen in the Philippines, Bangladesh, Santiago, and New York City, according to the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report. Urban regeneration, through redeveloping and revitalizing urban areas, can address these interconnected issues and improve the health and well-being of residents.
UN-Habitat proposes a dynamic panel discussion that will convene experts and government officials to explore the intersection of urban regeneration, climate change and public health, aiming to chart a course for healthier and more resilient communities in the face of climate change and urbanization challenges. The panel will delve into how thoughtful regeneration can mitigate health disparities, enhance access to green spaces, reduce climate-related risks, such as heat, flooding and landslides, and foster active mobility. The discussion will highlight best practices and innovative approaches from cities that have successfully integrated health considerations into their regeneration plans, ensuring that urban development contributes positively to the health, resilience and well-being of residents.

Panelists will showcase experiences, including encountered challenges, good practices and learnings, regarding the implementing of urban regeneration projects. They will also share insights into the benefits of such projects for protecting communities from the adverse effects of climate change while promoting public health.

By focusing on inclusive planning processes, the panel will emphasize the importance of involving community members in planning and decision-making to ensure that regeneration efforts meet the needs of all urban residents, particularly marginalized and vulnerable populations.

Through this comprehensive dialogue, interactive polls and Q&A segments, participants will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted relationship between urban regeneration, climate resilience and public health. They will leave with actionable insights to integrate health and climate into urban regeneration projects for a healthier, more resilient future.
Speakers
avatar for Joy Mutai

Joy Mutai

Associate Programme Management Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Joy is the Associate Coordination Officer at UN-Habitat. She focuses on inclusive and sustainable development through the development of new tools for public space assessments, city-wide strategies, SDG 11.7.1 methodology, and nature-based solutions. Her responsibilities include monitoring and reporting to donors on public space project imple... Read More →
avatar for Carolyn Daher, MPH

Carolyn Daher, MPH

Coordinator Urban Planning and Health, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain
Carolyn Daher is a specialist in public health, with university studies in this area (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) and Psychosocial Intervention (Barcelona University). She is currently the Coordinator of the Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative at... Read More →
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Azhar Ktitou

ANRUR, Rabat, Morocco
avatar for Zakaria Oulad

Zakaria Oulad

Elected councillor at the City of Agadir & VP of the Urban and Smart City comity | o Member of UN Habitat – Quality of Life Initiative expert group, Agadir City Council, Agadir, Morocco
avatar for Christelle Lahoud

Christelle Lahoud

Programme Management Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Christelle is a Lebanese Architect and Programme Management Officer working at UN-Habitat's HQ in Nairobi, Kenya. She is coordinating the urban health workstream and supports the work of planning for social inclusion and equity under the Planning, Finance and Economy section. Her work focuses on mainstreaming gender in planning processes, engaging vulnerable groups in city... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
02 Rabat Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

141 Building Household and Community Biodigesters and Infrastructure for Climate-Resilient and Adaptable Urban Environments: Acting Locally, Sharing Globally
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
We delve into a proven Urban Health Strategy designed to foster a Climate Resilient Tomorrow. This strategy, based on 20 years of successful implementation of Zero-Waste “Food Energy Water Nexus” solutions in Cairo, Egypt, and the favelas of Brazil, focuses on community-scale biodigesters and infrastructure.

Workshop Objectives:
  1. Local Solutions with Global Impact:
    • Explore the implementation of participatory household and community biodigesters.
    • Understand how solutions tailored to local needs can be shared and adapted globally.
  2. Workshop Activities:
    • Interactive Demonstrations:
      • Construct a mini-biodigester and explore its applications and benefits.
      • Discuss the impact of urban biodigesters on health by reducing indoor air pollution, eliminating odors, and controlling disease vectors.
      • Hands-on Learning:
        • Build a Solar CITIES’ biodigester using a 5-gallon water jug.
        • Analyze the historical and practical aspects of Schumacher’s “small is beautiful” concept.
    • Case Studies:
      • Review successful implementations, such as the biodigester in Vale Encantado favela, and understand the factors that led to its success.
      • Analyze failures, such as the biodigester in Baghdad, to learn from past mistakes and improve future projects.
    • Multimedia Presentations:
      • Share slides and videos from over 15 years of building FEW Nexus/Zero Waste technologies in urban environments.
      • Encourage discussion on local actions' successes and failures, and how global sharing has influenced outcomes.
  3. Critical Examination of Global Mantras:
    • Discuss the limitations of the “Think Globally, Act Locally” mantra.
    • Address the importance of local wisdom and cultural nuances in sustainable development.
  4. Technological and Cultural Adaptation:
    1. Examine the role of bricolage and the tinkerer mindset in urban solutions.
    2. Evaluate the benefits and challenges of DIY approaches versus scaling technologies.
  5. Expected Outcomes:
Participants will gain practical skills in building biodigesters, a deeper understanding of the importance of local adaptations in sustainable development, and insights into scaling and sharing technologies globally. The workshop aims to activate community involvement and inspire participants to implement and advocate for climate-resilient urban health strategies in their regions.
Tuesday November 19, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

11:30 GMT+01

Atlas Chats: Association de Lutte Contre le Sida
Tuesday November 19, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
Speakers
MK

Mehdi Karkouri

President, Association de Lutte Contre le Sida
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Sindhu Ravishankar, MPhil

Vice President of Global Health Strategies, Fast Track Cities
Sindhu Ravishankar is the Vice President of Global Health Strategy at the Fast-Track Cities Institute the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care. For the past decade, she has worked on the Fast-Track Cities initiative which is global partnership between over 550 cities... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
10 Atlas Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

11:30 GMT+01

Coffee and Networking Break
Tuesday November 19, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
Enjoy a break with coffee and tea provided by our local catering partners, Amal Nonprofit.
Tuesday November 19, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

11:30 GMT+01

Poster Session 1
Tuesday November 19, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
Addisu Shewamoltot, Megan Williams
53 The impact of water availability on menstrual health among urban poor in the face of climate change

Aggrey Thuo
45 Integrating nature-based interventions in planning for managing urban health challenges in Kisumu city, Kenya

Alexander Tully
151 From the Inside Out: Shaping Climate-Resilient and Adaptable Spaces through Transforming Professional Ecosystems

Alex Quistberg
296 Poster Presentations Brief Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Collecting Data on Urban Environment for Climate Change and Health Research in Low-Resource Settings

Ana Paula Seraphim
226 Urban Health Ecosystem Services Provision and Its Relationship to the Surrounding Built Environment: A Case Study of Greater London

Andres Useche
140 Designing an Agent-Based Model to Investigate Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Diet

Angela Freitas
252 From data to action: The Healthy Municipalities Atlas as a tool for informed urban policy

Ashok Raisinghani
60 Empowering Urban Communities: Promoting Solar-Powered Urban Health Centers, Emergency Response Services, and RBSK under the USAID-funded Asia Resilient Cities Project in Rajkot, India

Astrid Nédée
34, Visual attention towards building façades in the most energy vulnerable neighbourhoods in Madrid and the relaxing effect of visual coherence

Belen Zapata-Diomedi
59 Modelling environmental exposures and health impacts of built environment scenarios using an agent-based modelling framework: case studies from Australia and United Kingdom

Comfort Ogunleye-Adetona
197 Assessing Residents’ Perception of Urban Air Pollution in Accra Metropolis, Ghana

Dustin Fry
180 Health effects of a vacant lot remediation program on a representative sample of older adults in Philadelphia

Elis Borde
228 Climate Change and Urban Food Insecurity: Insights from Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Eunjeong Kang
218 Development of assessment items for climate change Health Impact Assessment in local governments

Fatema Kashfi
62 Navigating Strategic Purchasing for Equitable Urban Primary Healthcare in Bangladesh: Facilitators and Barriers in the Current Arrangements

Federica Montana
306 Poster Presentations Healthy Urban Design Index (HUDI): How to promote health and environmental quality in European Cities

Iqbal Hossain
137 Understanding usability and gaps of the Urban Immunization Toolkit: A Human Centered Design approach conducted in two states of Nigeria

Johanna Martinez, Ines vanBoom, Shari Jardine
251 Moving Beyond Climate Resiliency to Climate Justice, Locally and Globally

Khadiza Tul Kobra Nahin
150 Health Vulnerability from Heat Waves, Adaptation, and Solutions in Dhaka City Using Validation through Ground Truthing of Satellite Imageries and Qualitative Insights: A Study Protocol

Maliha Khan Majlish
127 Gender Based Violence and its Mental Health Consequences among Urban Women in Bangladesh

Natasha Sharma, Sandra Alexander
238 Toward hope as Practice - Reflections on Transforming a Marginalised Neighborhood through Youth-led Arts

Annabel Nyole, Daphne Randall, Naserian Saruni
240 The root and the vaccine of city - African youth as catalyst for urban vitality and well-being

Maria Jose Palacio, Mohamed Salheen
220 Bridging Knowledge: A Multidisciplinary Method to Measure Urban Health and Well-being

Margub Margub Aref Jahangir
204 UNICEF’s piloting of Model Urban PHC clinics project: A small initiative to handle environmental factors affecting chronic and infectious diseases in targeted urban community.

Mayank Shersiy
102 Strengthening Resilient Urban Health System: Insights from Capacity Assessment and Training Initiatives in Indian Cities

Mohammad Zahirul Islam
111 Coping Strategy and Practice for Securing Household Food and Nutrition for the Climate Emergency Situation

Ndack Diop
200 Using the Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool (WASH-FIT) for Health Systems Strengthening in Dakar

Pallavi Pant
215 OpenAQ: Making Global Air Quality Data Accessible, Interpretable and Actionable for Healthier Cities

Rebecca A Reid
91 Associations between neighbourhood socioeconomic disadvantage and psychological distress among urban Australian adults: longitudinal analysis of the HILDA Survey (2007-2021)

Saiara Lamia Sarah, Farhana Afroz, Utpal Kumar Das
83 Psychological Impact of Cyclone Remal on Children in Coastal Areas: A Qualitative Study in Khulna, Bangladesh

Sangeeta Goel, Kim Martin
9 Local Governments that Graduate from TCI Show Promising Signs of Institutionalization and Sustainability

Sasha Khomenko
92 Health burden and inequities of urban environmental stressors in Sofia, Bulgaria

Sasha Khomenko
93 From urban health research to policy-making: insights from stakeholder consultations in four European cities

Shahin Akter
121 Assessment of the User and Provider Perspectives of Urban Primary Health Care Service Delivery for Nutritional Mainstreaming Initiative in Bangladesh

Fernando Ortega, Shari Jardine
258 Poster Presentations Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Resiliency and Action

Suman Singh
166 Spatial pattern of Climatic Exposure and Multidimensional Poverty in districts of India

Swati Mahajan
71 Hyperlocal Interventions and Strategies for Climate Resilient Healthcare Facilities, Workplaces and Communities: Case Study from India

Syed Ayub Qutub
231 impact of prolonged muggy weather on urban well being and measures to ameliorate: a case study of 2024 Karachi heat wave

Tamara Lungman
106 Co-benefits of nature-based solutions: a health impact assessment of the Barcelona Green Corridor (Eixos Verds) Plan

Waleska Caiaffa
242 Inequalities in self-rated health among Brazilian older adults (50+): evidence from Elsi-Urbe study

Weronika Gasior
153 Green care for mental health: equity and its main players. Analysis of stakeholders & insights from the GreenME project.

Yan Wu
120 Public participation in low-carbon city transition——An Exploration of Millenials’ low-carbon behaviour, a case study in China

Zakaria Oulad
260 Poster Presentations Elevating Urban Health through Quality of Life initiatives in emerging cities

Speakers
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Fernando Ortega, MD.,MA., PhD.

Principal Professor and Researcher, College of Health Sciences Universidad San Francisco de Quito
TI

Tamara Iungman

Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, Spain
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Margub Aref Jahangir

Health Specialist, UNICEF, Bangladesh
Health specialist with a medical degree and 27 years of experience in public health, primarily focused on urban primary health care. Currently working with UNICEF to implement a demonstration project for model urban primary health care service delivery, known as "Aalo Clinics... Read More →
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Zakaria Oulad

Elected councillor at the City of Agadir & VP of the Urban and Smart City comity | o Member of UN Habitat – Quality of Life Initiative expert group, Agadir City Council, Agadir, Morocco
MZ

Mohammad Zahirul Islam

Embassy of Sweden, Bangladesh
WG

Weronika Gasior

NeuroLandscape, Warsaw, Poland
ND

Ndack Diop

PATH, Dakar, Senegal
SA

Syed Ayub Qutub

PIEDAR, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Khadiza Tul Kobra Nahin

Research Associate, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
MA

Ms Ana Paula Seraphim

PhD Candidate, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
CO

Comfort Ogunleye-Adetona

lecturer at geo & Reg. Planning, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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Farhana Afroz

Project Lead for Bangladesh and Regional Lead for GESI, USAID-Asia Resilient Cities Project, Brac
Development expert with 20 plus years of experience managing increasingly complex and high value projects in gender and equality, protection, resilience, sustainable urban growth, civil society strengthening, human rights and governance,
SA

Shahin Akter

Eminence Associates for Social Development, Bangladesh
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Utpal Kumar Das

BRAC, Khulna, Bangladesh, Officer- MERL & Communications, Asia Resilient Cities
An Urban and Rural planner involved in urban/local development initiatives since last 10 years in coastal cities of Bangladesh focusing MERL. Has exprience and expertise  on multi dimensional geo- socio/economic/community planning and development approach.
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Fatema Kashfi

Research Associate, ARK Foundation, Bangladesh
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Maliha Khan Majlish

Senior Technical and Development Officer, Eminence ; Project Associate, BUHN, Eminence Associates for Social Development; Bangladesh Urban Health Network (BUHN)
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Kim Martin

Sr. Program Officer II, Communications, TCI, Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
MS

Mayank Shersiy

Manager - HSS
AS

Addisu Shewamoltot

Splash International, Ethiopia
IH

Iqbal Hossain

Immunization Technical Adviser, JSI
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Megan Williams

Splash International, USA
RA

Rebecca A Reid

PhD Candidate, Victoria University
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Elis Borde

Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)/ OSUBH
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Eun Jeong Kang

Professor, Soonchunhyang University
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Maria Jose Palacio

Urban Health Planner and Researcher
I’m Maria Jose Palacio, an urban health and sustainable design professional passionate about creating cities that enhance well-being and resilience. With experience at UN-Habitat and expertise in urban planning, community engagement, and project management, I focus on integrating... Read More →
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Angela Freitas

Geographer. Urban health researcher, University of Coimbra PT
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Alex Quistberg

Associate Research Professor, Drexel University
Alex Quistberg is Associate Research Professor in the Urban Health Collaborative and the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health. He also has a courtesy appointment as Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine in Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia.His current research... Read More →
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Pallavi Pant

Health Effects Institute
Pallavi Pant is the Head of Global Health at HEI. With more than 15 years of experience, her work focuses on air pollution and health research and public engagement, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. She is committed towards fostering science-policy translation and... Read More →
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Federica Montana

ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain
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Waleska Caiaffa, MD, MPH, PhD

Professor, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
After training as a pediatrician, Dr. Waleska Caiaffa obtained training in public health at Bloomberg Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (master and post-doctoral) and at the Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG (doctoral degree). She served as a full professor of Epidemiology... Read More →
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Saiara Lamia Sarah

Junior Officer Research and Documentation, Asia Resilient Cities, BRAC, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Tuesday November 19, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
08 Souk Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

Breakout Session 2 - Oral Abstract Presentations, Casablanca
Tuesday November 19, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
12:00pm - 12:15pm — Monica Swahn
229 Climate Change Anxiety among Young Women Living in Urban Slums in Kampala Uganda: Findings from the TOPOWA Study

12:15pm - 12:30pm — Alex Quistberg
295 Community Engagement and Artificial Intelligence to Understand Health Impacts of Climate Change in Informal Settlements

12:30pm - 12:45pm — Khadiza Tul Kobra Nahin
29 Harnessing Public Engagement for Catalyzing Change: Addressing Waste-Induced Waterlogging Mitigation in Dhaka City

 12:45pm - 13:00pm —  
Speakers
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Alex Quistberg

Associate Research Professor, Drexel University
Alex Quistberg is Associate Research Professor in the Urban Health Collaborative and the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health. He also has a courtesy appointment as Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine in Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia.His current research... Read More →
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Khadiza Tul Kobra Nahin

Research Associate, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Tuesday November 19, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
03 Casablanca Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

105 From epidemiological evidence to policy action: the role of health impact assessment (HIA) in urban health initiatives
Tuesday November 19, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a practical approach used to showcase and judge the potential health impacts of a policy, program or project on a population, and the distribution of those impacts within the population. In recent years, the prevalence of HIA studies and initiatives related to urban and transport planning policies has seen a large increase. This symposium aims to bring together diverse HIA projects to exchange insights along a shared framework, encompassing the definition of the study context and policies, modeling approach and methods, and translation of outputs and findings.


We will first present six ongoing HIA projects. We will begin with the presentation of results of large-scale European, African and South American city urban planning, environmental quality and transport scenario HIAs. We will continue with general reflections of how to integrate health and transport modeling through HIA approaches and will address identified gaps. Then we will downscale to a local European city context and present HIA results of a new citizen-centric urban model (Superblocks) and the experience of translating HIA findings into policy and practice. After the presentations, the symposium will explore the opportunities, challenges, and limitations of advancing the integration of quantitative HIA approaches into decision-making processes. The discussion will center around the topics of:
  • How to advance HIA approaches and methodologies, overcome current limitations and address data gaps? 
  • What are the most promising strategies for enhancing the relevance and usefulness of HIA outputs for policy and decision-making?

Overall, the symposium will underscore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering engagement among researchers, policy-makers, practitioners, and stakeholders to enrich discussions surrounding HIA implementation.
Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Daher, MPH

Carolyn Daher, MPH

Coordinator Urban Planning and Health, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain
Carolyn Daher is a specialist in public health, with university studies in this area (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) and Psychosocial Intervention (Barcelona University). She is currently the Coordinator of the Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative at... Read More →
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Thomas Götschi

Visiting Research Associate, UC Berkeley
Dr. Thomas Götschi is an internationally recognized expert in sustainable transportation research with a focus on active transportation and related health aspects. He has led projects including developments of data collection apps and tools, innovative travel survey designs, analysis... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

227 Defining urban health in a changing climate
Tuesday November 19, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
Urban health (UH) is defined as the multidimensional and multilevel state of human health within, and in relationship to, urban environments (Urban Public Health: A Research Toolkit for Practice and Impact, 2020). UH and urbanization (i.e., growth of population in an urban area) can encompass multiple determinants (e.g., climate change, the built environment, health care systems, and individual choices) and health outcomes (e.g., physical, mental, financial, etc.) shaped by population demographic and geographic location. This exploratory workshop, facilitated by members of Kean University’s urban health institute (UHI) working group, seeks to 1) understand how global leaders from various sectors (i.e., non-profit, academic, governmental) conceptualize UH within their changing climate, and 2) identify common trends (i.e., disease prevalence, quality of life, and disaster vulnerability), best practices, and policies that create opportunities for UH promotion and environmental sustainability. This session also provides a pre-workshop digital survey, available to all ICUH conference participants to 1) assess their environments (i.e., neighborhood, state, county) for indicators of good and poor health, and 2) define UH from their perspective and discipline. Survey items include, but are not limited to, natural disaster vulnerability, quality of life, restorative health measures, and structural safety. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Survey results will guide group discussions, during the workshop, which will be centered on climate change and defining UH from a global perspective. The end goal of Kean’s UHI is to publish workshop and survey findings in academic journals and white papers reports. Results will also be shared to the ICUH for member distribution.


Kean University, located in New Jersey, USA, is planning to establish an institute for urban health research, education, and community engagement. The mission of Kean’s urban health institute will be to 1) train the next generation of urban health practitioners and health management leaders; 2) create and maintain an environment of rigorous scholarship, thought leadership, and innovation in public health policy and research with an emphasis on interdisciplinary studies; and 3) build communities of practice exemplifying our commitment to equity, inclusivity, dialogue, and belonging.


Speakers
avatar for Nayeli Salazar de Noguera, PhD

Nayeli Salazar de Noguera, PhD

Presidential Postdoctoral Equity in Action Fellow, Kean University
Dr. Nayeli Salazar de Noguera is an EIA Fellow housed in the Department of Health and Human Performance, College of Health Professions and Human Services. Dr. Salazar de Noguera holds a joint doctoral degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Institute... Read More →
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Sarah Ruel-Bergeron

Director of Strategic Initiatives & Healthy Housing, International Society for Urban Health
Sarah Ruel Bergeron, RA is the Director of Programs & Healthy Housing at the International Society for Urban Health. She is a licensed architect and global health expert who has won awards and international recognition for her previous work for Archive Global, implementing housing... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
04 Mogador Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

26 Integrating Sponge City Principles for Age-Friendly and Climate-Adaptable Urban Health
Tuesday November 19, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
Increasing urban density and loss of open spaces are challenging city resilience, necessitating the use of urban porosity to manage water absorption, social crises, and environmental disasters. Extreme weather, intensified by climate change, brings significant water-related challenges, including floods and droughts, to urban areas. These conditions particularly affect the elderly, who may face greater vulnerability due to mobility issues, health concerns, and restricted access to urban amenities.


This workshop includes sponge city strategies to design small leftover spaces, aiming to align design with public preferences. Previously, these strategies have been tested in flood-prone areas, with less focus on drought conditions. This session, part of a broader research initiative, explores integrating green, blue, and green-blue strategies into urban design to enhance resilience and livability in extreme climates. It specifically studies perceptions of these strategies in climates with both excess and scarcity of water. The results can contribute to air quality, pollution reduction, and respiratory health, particularly in urban heat islands.


Prioritizing water-related strategies and focusing on elderly people as a vulnerable population, this workshop aligns with the theme of building climate-resilient and adaptable urban environments. Designing urban spaces to meet the needs and preferences of all ages, especially the elderly, encourages their participation in open spaces and social events, thus improving their mental and physical health.


The workshop aims to develop and assess sponge city design strategies for transforming small-scale leftover areas into resilient cities by considering the preferences and needs of citizens, especially the elderly population. It addresses the main research question: How can sponge city design interventions consider age-friendly cities, particularly elderly needs?
Interactive activities will include understanding participants' familiarity with sponge city concepts and their preferences for urban spaces. Participants will also create collages to express their preferred design elements, offering both emotional and practical feedback on urban redesigns. The expected outcomes are detailed insights into the perceptions of elderly participants and actionable recommendations to boost urban resilience and age-friendliness.


Aligned with the ICUH 2024 focus on climate-resilient urban health, this proposal seeks to contribute to the practical strategies for creating sustainable, age-friendly environments.

Speakers
Tuesday November 19, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

292 Streamlining Health Impact Assessments: Rapid HIA of Urban Renewal Policies and Projects
Tuesday November 19, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
The workshop is designed to equip urban planners, public health professionals, and other stakeholders with the methodologies and tools needed for conducting Rapid Health Impact Assessments (Rapid HIA) specifically tailored to urban renewal policies and projects. Rapid HIA is a streamlined approach to health impact assessments that allows for quick yet comprehensive evaluations of health impacts in fast-paced planning environments. This method is crucial for ensuring that health considerations are integrated into urban renewal projects without delaying the planning process.


Urban renewal projects have the potential to significantly influence community health by altering living environments, access to services, and social dynamics. However, these projects often proceed without adequately considering their health impacts, leading to unintended negative consequences. Given the increasing pressures of climate change, it is essential to incorporate health assessments into urban planning to create resilient and adaptable urban environments. Rapid HIA supports the development of climate-resilient urban environments by identifying potential health risks and opportunities early in the planning process, allowing for proactive mitigation and adaptation measures. By using Rapid HIA, planners can swiftly evaluate health impacts, ensuring that urban renewal projects contribute to healthier, more sustainable communities.


Participants will dive into the practicalities of conducting Rapid HIA in the context of urban renewal. The workshop will outline the streamlined approaches necessary for quick yet thorough health evaluations in dynamic urban settings. Key topics will include methods for gathering and assessing relevant health data and strategies for involving community members and other stakeholders within short time frames to ensure comprehensive and inclusive assessments.


The workshop will be highly interactive, featuring group discussions and hands-on exercises. Attendees will work through practical activities designed to simulate real-world scenarios, gaining hands-on knowledge of tools and techniques that ensure health considerations are swiftly and effectively integrated into urban planning processes. These activities will demonstrate how Rapid HIA can mitigate negative health impacts and enhance community well-being. By the end of the workshop, participants will be prepared to start applying Rapid HIA principles and methodologies to real-world projects and policy decisions, contributing to the development of healthier, more sustainable, and climate-resilient urban environments.
Speakers
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Emanuel Valpacos

HIA & Public Health, CRITICAL CATALYST
Medical Doctor and Public Health Specialist; MSc Public Health. Experience dealing with non-profit organisations and public/civil services; expertise in team, project and organisational management. Interested in inter-sectoral action for health promotion and disease prevention, urban... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

RWJF Special Workshop Session: Trend Sensing for Health Equity
Tuesday November 19, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
Join RWJF’s Karabi Acharya for a participatory session to surface emerging trends at the intersection of urban health, equity and climate.
Speakers
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Karabi Acharya, ScD

Senior Director, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Karabi Acharya is a leading global public health practitioner with a strong interest in the health impacts of social isolation and loneliness. She’s spent over 25 years weaving together her expertise in anthropology, public health, adult learning and systems thinking to improve... Read More →
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Maria Clara Pinheiro

New Longevity Co-Leader, Ashoka
Maria Clara Pinheiro co-leads Ashoka’s New Longevity initiative, which aims to create a new architecture for lifelong contribution—harnessing the changemaking potential of people of all ages to drive positive societal change. Maria Clara has held leadership roles in Brazil, India... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
02 Rabat Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

13:00 GMT+01

Networking Lunch
Tuesday November 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
Come and enjoy a locally sourced, healthful lunch provided by Amal and served in true Moroccan fashion in our Agora area.
Tuesday November 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
07 Agora Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

13:00 GMT+01

Africa Community of Practice Networking Lunch
Tuesday November 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
The Africa Urban Health Community of Practice (CoP), a partnership between UrbanBetter Academy and the International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), brings together scholarly, government, non-governmental, private sector and community-based actors in/of the African continent to promote action-oriented knowledge generation anchored in policy and practice to advance urban health and promote health equity in the region. 

Our overall goal is to contribute to building a critical mass of urban health researchers and practitioners in Africa, with the aim to promote an “Africa-first” approach to urban health issues.

The goal of this networking lunch session is to introduce delegates to the community, share past activities and plans for the next year and to grow the community encouraging urban health professionals in/of Africa to join the community of practice and actively participate in activities in the year ahead.
Speakers
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Christelle Lahoud

Programme Management Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Christelle is a Lebanese Architect and Programme Management Officer working at UN-Habitat's HQ in Nairobi, Kenya. She is coordinating the urban health workstream and supports the work of planning for social inclusion and equity under the Planning, Finance and Economy section. Her work focuses on mainstreaming gender in planning processes, engaging vulnerable groups in city... Read More →
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Tolullah Oni, MPH, PhD

Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development & Founder & CEO, University of Cambridge & UrbanBetter
Tolu(llah) Oni is Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development at theUniversity Cambridge and Founder & CEO of UrbanBetter. She is an Extraordinary Professor inArchitecture at University of Pretoria and Honorary Professor in Public Health, University of CapeTown.A... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

13:00 GMT+01

Gehl & Cities for Better Health Special Session: Foodscapes Mapping: Assessing Built Environment Quality and Its Impact on Food Behaviors (Part 2)
Tuesday November 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
This interactive workshop focuses on assessing the relationship between the way our urban environments are designed and community food systems. Alongside various communities, Gehl and Cities for Better Health have co-created an approach and suite of tools, designed to assess the quality of the built environment and its influence on food behaviours. The tools allow users to record observations on the relationship between urban design and food habits, offering insights into how public space design and maintenance impact public health and climate readiness of our urban food systems.

The two-part workshop will begin with attendees participating in a field exercise in Marrakesh. Learning from a city of souks, participants will have a chance to explore and map the local food environment, investigating how elements of the built environment either support or hinder activities and behaviours of a healthy food system and a climate-resilient environment. This hands-on activity aims to illustrate the tools’ utility in real-world settings and set the frame for a feedback and sharing session between the workshop participants and the practitioners at Gehl and Cities for Better Health, who are always evolving and adapting the tool to better service projects that leverage the built environment as a vehicle for community and planetary health.

The second part of the workshop, will convene on the following day and introduce some of the urban conditions that underpin the food system's ability to support community and planetary health such as environmental conditions (WaSH) necessary for healthy routines, co-location of food places and transportation hubs, and how the public realm can support local economic growth — an essential component of furthering health equity in cities. Supported by case studies, we will demonstrate how the tools have been used in various contexts to tailor preventative health interventions to a community’s unique opportunities, challenges, and climates. 

There will also be space for reflecting on the participants hands-on experience of using the tools in the field from the previous day - and how they may be applied in their work.

Participants will be sent material ahead of arriving in Marrakesh, with introductory materials to the approach and tools, including a short reflection exercise to conduct in their own local context.
Speakers
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Louise Kielgast

Portfolio Director of Urban Health, Gehl Architects
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Jo Jewell

Head of Obesity Health Equity, Novo Nordisk
Jo Jewell is Head of Obesity Health Equity and Director of the Cities Changing Diabetes programme. Jo’s experience includes time at UNICEF where he was recruited to develop the first organisational strategy to address unhealthy diets and prevent childhood overweight and obesity... Read More →
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Ty Greene

Global Project Lead, Obesity Health Equity, Novo Nordisk
Tuesday November 19, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

14:00 GMT+01

Plenary 2 - Protecting Minds, Shaping Futures: The Mental Health and Children's Well-Being Crisis in a Changing Climate
Tuesday November 19, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
As the devastating impacts of climate change on physical health become more apparent, the mental health consequences often remain overlooked. This session will shed light on the psychological effects of climate change, including stress, trauma from extreme weather events, economic disruption, isolation, and longer-term anxieties. The focus will include the critical impacts on children’s mental health and their vulnerability to environmental stressors. Panelists will discuss how climate change uniquely affects children's well-being, both psychologically and physically, and the urgent need for mental health services tailored to young populations. We’ll hear from policy experts, researchers, and practitioners working with communities to mitigate these impacts, emphasizing the importance of building resilience, especially for future generations.
Moderators
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Leslie Rubin, MD

Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine
Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine | Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine | Medical Director, The Rubin Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics | Director, Break the Cycle Program... Read More →
Speakers
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Robert C Hughes, MD, MPH

Clinical Research Fellow, Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
Rob Hughes is a doctor and public health professional specialising in child health, development, and wellbeing. He trained in clinical medicine at Bristol University, holds a BSc in Global Health from UCL, and earned a Masters in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health... Read More →
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Joy Mutai

Associate Programme Management Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Joy is the Associate Coordination Officer at UN-Habitat. She focuses on inclusive and sustainable development through the development of new tools for public space assessments, city-wide strategies, SDG 11.7.1 methodology, and nature-based solutions. Her responsibilities include monitoring and reporting to donors on public space project imple... Read More →
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Gary Belkin, MD, PhD, MPH

Director, Billion Minds Institute
A psychiatrist who approaches mental health as a building block of social policy and progress, Gary founded Billion Minds as a “think-action tank.”  The intention of Billion Minds is to link mental health to problems of great scale, specifically to the climate crisis, and to... Read More →
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Oumnia Anfer

UNICEF Morocco
Oumnia Anfer is a medical student from the Faculty of medicine and pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco. Her sense of advocacy for Planetary Health and well-being for all led her to be engaged as Regional Lead for PHRC and former Contact point of YOUNGO Health WG as well as a representative... Read More →
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Samy Ahmar

Head of Global Health, Save the Children UK
Samy is a thought leader in Global Health and International Development, with 17 years of progressive experience working with governments, INGOs, the private sector and multilateral organizations. He and his team have helped shift the needle on major global health policy issues across... Read More →
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Angelina Uzor

Environmental Epidemiologist, Tennessee Department of Health
Angelina Uzor is a physician and public health professional from Nigeria, with over six years of combined experience in clinical medicine, public health, and environmental health research on both national and international stages. She is currently an Environmental Epidemiologist with... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:00 GMT+01

Atlas Chats: Urban Health Project of the German National Academy LEOPOLDINA with the InterAcademy Partnership IAP
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:00 - 15:30 GMT+01
Urban Health Project of the German National Academy LEOPOLDINA with the InterAcademy Partnership IAP
Speakers
DG

Detlev Ganten

Virchow Foundation for Global Health
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Jo Ivey Boufford, MD

Board, International Society for Urban Health
Jo Ivey Boufford, MD, is Clinical Professor of Global Health at the New York University School of Global Public Health and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine. She is President Emeritus of The New York Academy of Medicine and Immediate Past President... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:00 - 15:30 GMT+01
10 Atlas Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:00 GMT+01

Coffee and Networking Break
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:00 - 15:30 GMT+01
Enjoy a break with coffee and tea provided by our local catering partners, Amal Nonprofit.
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:00 - 15:30 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:00 GMT+01

Oasis Chats: State of Global Air: Trends and Progress
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:00 - 15:30 GMT+01
Each year, millions of people die early, and many more live with debilitating chronic diseases because of breathing polluted air. In 2021, air pollution accounted for 8.1 million deaths globally, becoming the second leading risk factor for death, including for children under five years. Join us for an insightful discussion on the latest trends in air quality and health impacts, drawing from the 2024 State of Global Air report.
Speakers
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Pallavi Pant

Health Effects Institute
Pallavi Pant is the Head of Global Health at HEI. With more than 15 years of experience, her work focuses on air pollution and health research and public engagement, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. She is committed towards fostering science-policy translation and... Read More →
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Nikola Sobot

Health Effects Institute
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:00 - 15:30 GMT+01
09 Oasis Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:30 GMT+01

Youth Roundtable: Leading Healthier, Climate-Resilient Cities (Majlis)
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
This special session brings together young leaders and early-career delegates from across Africa, where youth make up the largest demographic. With 70% of sub-Saharan Africa's population under the age of 30, and projections showing that by 2030, young Africans will make up 42% of the world’s youth, this generation plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthier, more resilient cities. Through interactive formats, participants will share their perspectives, explore urban health and climate challenges, and collaborate on innovative solutions. Attendees will not only learn from these inspiring youth representatives but also engage in global exchanges that highlight the opportunities and challenges of harnessing the potential of Africa’s growing youth population to drive positive change.
Moderators
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Omaima Khalil El Fanne, PhD

President and CEO, Youth For Climate Morocco
As a dedicated environmental engineering researcher and sustainable development professional, Omaima's interest in environmental concerns and climate action extends beyond academics to active advocacy and successful project implementation. As the leader of Youth for Climate Morocco... Read More →
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Christelle Lahoud

Programme Management Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Christelle is a Lebanese Architect and Programme Management Officer working at UN-Habitat's HQ in Nairobi, Kenya. She is coordinating the urban health workstream and supports the work of planning for social inclusion and equity under the Planning, Finance and Economy section. Her work focuses on mainstreaming gender in planning processes, engaging vulnerable groups in city... Read More →
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Joy Mutai

Associate Programme Management Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Joy is the Associate Coordination Officer at UN-Habitat. She focuses on inclusive and sustainable development through the development of new tools for public space assessments, city-wide strategies, SDG 11.7.1 methodology, and nature-based solutions. Her responsibilities include monitoring and reporting to donors on public space project imple... Read More →
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Tolullah Oni, MPH, PhD

Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development & Founder & CEO, University of Cambridge & UrbanBetter
Tolu(llah) Oni is Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development at theUniversity Cambridge and Founder & CEO of UrbanBetter. She is an Extraordinary Professor inArchitecture at University of Pretoria and Honorary Professor in Public Health, University of CapeTown.A... Read More →
avatar for Leslie Rubin, MD

Leslie Rubin, MD

Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine
Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine | Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine | Medical Director, The Rubin Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics | Director, Break the Cycle Program... Read More →
Speakers
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Oumnia Anfer

UNICEF Morocco
Oumnia Anfer is a medical student from the Faculty of medicine and pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco. Her sense of advocacy for Planetary Health and well-being for all led her to be engaged as Regional Lead for PHRC and former Contact point of YOUNGO Health WG as well as a representative... Read More →
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Youssra Biare

Youssra Biare is a youth program expert, and program development, She is a MoroccanWoman, an advocate for women and girls, she is a Social and political development, and apeace building professional with a solid experience working with several internationalorganizations. In addition... Read More →
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Mostapha Ben Mouh

Mostapha Ben Mouh is a 22-year-old Master’s student in Educational Technologies and Pedagogical Innovation at the Higher School of Education and Training in Agadir, Morocco. Hailing from a small village in the south of Morocco, he has a strong passion for climate advocacy, despite... Read More →
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Aya Ait El Madani

Member, Youth for Climate Morocco
Aya is a young Moroccan environmental activist and change-maker, currently studying at Hassan IIUniversity, majoring in Electronics, Embedded Systems, and Telecommunications. Alongside herpassion for technology, she is deeply committed to environmental advocacy and strives to raiseawareness... Read More →
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Jonathan Oriki, BSc.Med

Youth Advisor, UN-HABITAT
Jonathan Oriki is a 23-year-old multi-award-winning youth advocate, environmentalist, and social justice activist from Kenya. He recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from Kenya Methodist University. He currently serves as the African Youth Representative... Read More →
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Angelina Uzor

Environmental Epidemiologist, Tennessee Department of Health
Angelina Uzor is a physician and public health professional from Nigeria, with over six years of combined experience in clinical medicine, public health, and environmental health research on both national and international stages. She is currently an Environmental Epidemiologist with... Read More →
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Goodson Shalubala

Postgraduate Researcher on Environmental Health, The University of Zambia
Goodson Shalubala is currently studying for a Masters of Public Health in Environmental Health at The University of Zambia in the School of Public Health under the Department of Environmental Health, where he is doing a postgraduate research – “An Evaluation of clean cookstove... Read More →
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Claver Adjobi

Doctoral Student, Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Claver Adjobi is currently pursuing his PhD in Medical Entomology at Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, Cocody, in collaboration with the Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques in Côte d'Ivoire. He earned his Master's Degree in Medical Entomology in 2017 from Nangui-Abrogoua... Read More →
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Charity Mumbi Mwangi

Climate Change Specialist, WRI
Charity Mumbi is the Urban Nature Based Solutions Associate at the World Resources Institute (WRI), supporting the Africa Climate Resilient Cities Program in Kenya, through the coordination of Resilient and Equitable Cities program, Green- Gray Infrastructure Accelerator Initiative... Read More →
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Zeina ElZein, PhD

UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board
Dr. Zeina ElZein is UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board member from Egypt and an Assistant Professor of Architecture, specialized in Integrated Urban Water Management, and the Water, Energy and Food Nexus at Helwan University. She is an established Editor and Consultant, who served as... Read More →
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Waziri Mainasara

Coordinator, UrbanBetter Lagos Cityzens Hub
Waziri studied Economics (Bsc and Msc) at the University Of Abuja and University Of Lagos respectively. He is also an Environmentalist, a fitness enthusiast, runner and lover of adventure. His concern for physical and mental health resulted in co-founding "Fit Trackers", a run and... Read More →
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Emeka Iloegbu, MPH

NY Representative, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Emeka Iloegbu is a public health microbiologist and laboratory epidemiologist with over 15 years of experience specializing in Bacteriology, Virology, and Hematology. He is currently a third  year Doctor of Public Health student at New York University School of Global Public Health.Emeka's... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
02 Rabat Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:30 GMT+01

Breakout Session 3: Oral Abstract Presentations, Mogador
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
15:30pm15:45pm — James Woodcock
66 Modelling the impact of built environment scenarios on multi-dimensional travel behaviours using a spatially detailed agent-based modelling framework: case studies from Australia and United Kingdom

15:45pm16:00pm — Carolina Garcés-Murillo
282 Towards understanding the determinants of Urban Malaria in three cities of the Colombian Pacific.

16:00pm16:15pm — Dennis Musyoka
94 Determinants of Household Microbial Water Quality in Urban Informal Settlements

16:15pm16:30pm — Suman Singh
170 Pattern and Association of Climatic Exposure and Disease in Districts of India

16:30pm16:45pm — Mr. Sourav Dey M.Phil.
190, Assessing the Childhood Nutritional Differential in India: an illustration using Foster Greer Thorbecke criterion

16:45pm - 17:00pm — Ana Paula Seraphim
226 Urban Health Ecosystem Services Provision and Its Relationship to the Surrounding Built Environment: A Case Study of Greater London

Moderators Speakers
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Ms Ana Paula Seraphim

PhD Candidate, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
04 Mogador Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:30 GMT+01

261 Integrated Urban Solutions for Climate Resilience in the city of Agadir
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
The panel discussion will spotlight Agadir’s innovative urban development strategies focused on enhancing climate resilience. A key initiative involves transforming underutilized dry riverbeds into vibrant green corridors that integrate greenery, leisure areas, sports fields, and kiosks. This transformation not only stimulates local economies but also promotes healthier lifestyles among citizens by providing accessible recreational spaces.


The session will explore how these green corridors serve a dual purpose: addressing immediate environmental challenges and contributing to long-term health, resilience, and sustainability. The conversion aims to improve urban air quality, create safe recreational spaces, and mitigate urban heat island effects, thereby enhancing the mental and physical well-being of Agadir’s residents.


Objectives include showcasing urban renewal projects as tools for enhancing public health and climate resilience, with Agadir’s urban forests, parks, and green corridors as a compelling case study. This effort aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
The discussion will emphasize the direct impact of these urban transformations on public health, community engagement, and local economies. Innovative aspects of the project will highlight its sustainable urban design approach, repurposing neglected areas into thriving public spaces that support economic growth, environmental sustainability, and public health.


Key topics to be covered include the health benefits of increasing accessible green spaces in urban environments, the economic and social advantages of developing green corridors, and the importance of community engagement in designing spaces that promote active lifestyles and meet residents' needs.
Speakers
avatar for Zakaria Oulad

Zakaria Oulad

Elected councillor at the City of Agadir & VP of the Urban and Smart City comity | o Member of UN Habitat – Quality of Life Initiative expert group, Agadir City Council, Agadir, Morocco
AB

Abdelghani Bouaichi

Agadir City VP, in charge of Quality of Life, Eng., PhD, City of Agadir, Agadir, Morocco
NS

Nazik Semlali

Elected councillor at the city of Agadir, MD Dental Surgeon, City of Agadir, Agadir, Morocco
IA

Imane Achemlal

Head of Infrastructure Division, Eng., PhD, City of Agadir, Agadir, Morocco
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Ms. Fadoua Chergaoui

Prpject Manager, Eng., Urban X, Agadir, Morocco
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:30 GMT+01

122 Urban planning and resilience – from evidence to action
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
The workshop will mix elements of a panel discussion with an interactive format for triggering active discussion and contributions by the participants.


It will start with a short presentation on the key messages of a WHO project on urban planning and design opportunities to strengthen urban resilience, aiming at policy-makers as well as local practitioners.


Two project partners will then focus on climate-related resilience aspects and present selected insights on how urban planning and design can improve urban resilience to extreme weather events, derived from 1) an evidence review on urban planning and resilience, and 2) a city survey on local experiences and lessons learned with disasters.
After the opening presentations, the interactive part of the session will ask questions to the audience regarding their experiences and views on the potential to create more resilient cities through means of urban planning. For each question, various participants will be asked to provide a quick statement on their perspective.


The questions will aim to compile local experiences and lessons learned, and identify what planning and design interventions have been found to be effective. Throughout the discussion, it is expected that four to five questions can be covered, with a focus on climate-related resilience aspects in urban settings.
Participants are expected to leave the session with some insights and reflections on
a) the overall impact of urban design on (climate) resilience and
b) potential planning and design solutions at city scale.

Speakers
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Matthias Braubach

Technical Officer Urban Health and Equity, WHO European Center for Environment and Health, WHO Regional Office for Europe, Bonn, Germany
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Carolyn Daher, MPH

Coordinator Urban Planning and Health, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain
Carolyn Daher is a specialist in public health, with university studies in this area (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) and Psychosocial Intervention (Barcelona University). She is currently the Coordinator of the Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative at... Read More →
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Carlota Sáenz de Tejada

PhD, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:30 GMT+01

139 Systems Thinking for Healthier and Sustainable Urban Food Systems
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
Learn to apply a transdisciplinary systems thinking method to collaborate across sectors for healthier urban food systems. Our current urban food systems are linked to multiple challenges of human and planetary health such as obesity, malnutrition, desertification, loss of biodiversity and climate change. Thus, rethinking our urban food systems can improve urban and planetary health. The relationships between urban food systems, health, and climate resilience are complex and multi-sectoral. However, the various professions involved in shaping urban food systems commonly approach these challenges with their own paradigms and disciplinary views. This workshop enables participants to cross disciplinary boundaries, fostering collaboration for more resilient urban food systems. Participants will learn and apply a systems thinking method to recognise the complex interrelationships between the ecosystem, urban food systems and health.


Learning objectives 

After this workshop, participants should be able to understand the following:
  • The complex interrelationships of urban food systems
  • The value of systems thinking approaches for urban health and climate resilience 
  • The basic ecological cycle that underlies our food systems 

Expected outcomes

Through working only with small parts of a complex urban food system - which is impossible to grasp in its entirety - participants will learn to appreciate the vast interconnectedness of elements and the importance of the ecological cycle. This workshop aims to provide a general overview of ‘the urban food system’ to equip participants with an understanding of its complexity and the value of systems thinking to grapple with this complexity without oversimplifying or feeling overwhelmed. Through this workshop, the need to further efforts in intersectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration is shown. A direct output of the workshop will be the diverse system diagrams which will be distributed and published after the conference. Only by engaging diverse actors with different viewpoints and experiences do we have a chance to appreciate urban food systems in more holistic ways and shape them towards better health for people and planet.
Speakers
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Kristina Ulm

urban planner, PhD candidate, University Of New South Wales
Practising urban planner in Germany | PhD candidate in Australia. Let's talk: participatory urban governance, planetary health, urban agriculture, and systems thinking.
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:30 GMT+01

80 Application of community-based participatory research approach with urban marginalised people to develop community-led initiatives for promoting climate resilience and equitable health and well-being: sharing experiences, strategies, resources and tool
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) aims to co-produce knowledge with marginalised people in order to challenge and transform material, relational and epistemic inequities. People living in urban informal settlements and other marginalised urban groups face multiple spatial, social and economic vulnerabilities to the health impacts of climate change, including barriers to accessing health promoting services. They often lack opportunities to communicate their needs to and demand rights from health systems planners and providers due to social and political distance, stereotyping and discrimination. Supporting marginalised people to analyse and communicate their own realities, and to promote trusting and respectful communication with governance stakeholders is an important strategy to tackle this exclusion and promote transformative, community-led action for climate resilience and health equity. CBPR encompasses values, processes and tools to facilitate these efforts.


We will create a space for sharing, discussion and practice that aims to:
  1. Share principles and practical lessons from applications of CBPR drawing on a 5-year programme working with urban marginalised people in four countries (Bangladesh, India, Kenya and Sierra Leone) and further emergent research on co-producing initiatives to improve health service responsiveness to extreme weather events (Urban SHADE)
  2. Provide a framework for discussion of experiences of CBPR in diverse contexts, including social, economic political and community characteristics
  3. Offer opportunities for participants to practice using tools and approaches

After a 10 minute introduction, participants will have the opportunity to join a 25 minute session at one of the three stations (see below) which will run twice simultaneously. In each station, presenters will share their experience of using a CBPR tool in a specific setting. Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences. Presenters will then facilitate a session which practices or discusses using the approach.
· Station 1: Assessing and strengthening governance stakeholder relationships to promote action using Venn diagramming
· Station 2: Approaches for working with very marginalised groups using Photovoice and participatory video.
· Station 3: Using quantitative surveys within CBPR.
Speakers
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Rachel Tolhurst

Reader in Social Science in International Health, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Ibrahim Gandi

Community development professional, Centre for Dialogue on Human Settlement and Poverty Alleviation, Freetown, Sierra Leone
JK

Jiban Karki

Mid-career researcher, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, United Kingdom. PHASE Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal
WA

Wafa Alam

Early career researcher, James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
SJ

Smruti Jukur

Community development professional and doctoral student, Society for the Promotion of Areas Resource Centers, Mumbau, India
Tuesday November 19, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
03 Casablanca Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:00 GMT+01

Coffee and Networking Break
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
Enjoy a break with coffee and tea provided by our local catering partners, Amal Nonprofit.
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:00 GMT+01

Poster Session 2
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
Addisu Shewamoltot, Megan Williams
53 The impact of water availability on menstrual health among urban poor in the face of climate change

Aggrey Thuo
45 Integrating nature-based interventions in planning for managing urban health challenges in Kisumu city, Kenya

Alexander Tully
151 From the Inside Out: Shaping Climate-Resilient and Adaptable Spaces through Transforming Professional Ecosystems

Alex Quistberg
296 Poster Presentations Brief Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Collecting Data on Urban Environment for Climate Change and Health Research in Low-Resource Settings

Ana Paula Seraphim
226 Urban Health Ecosystem Services Provision and Its Relationship to the Surrounding Built Environment: A Case Study of Greater London

Andres Useche
140 Designing an Agent-Based Model to Investigate Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Diet

Angela Freitas
252 From data to action: The Healthy Municipalities Atlas as a tool for informed urban policy

Ashok Raisinghani
60 Empowering Urban Communities: Promoting Solar-Powered Urban Health Centers, Emergency Response Services, and RBSK under the USAID-funded Asia Resilient Cities Project in Rajkot, India

Astrid Nédée
34, Visual attention towards building façades in the most energy vulnerable neighbourhoods in Madrid and the relaxing effect of visual coherence

Belen Zapata-Diomedi
59 Modelling environmental exposures and health impacts of built environment scenarios using an agent-based modelling framework: case studies from Australia and United Kingdom

Comfort Ogunleye-Adetona
197 Assessing Residents’ Perception of Urban Air Pollution in Accra Metropolis, Ghana

Dustin Fry
180 Health effects of a vacant lot remediation program on a representative sample of older adults in Philadelphia

Elis Borde
228 Climate Change and Urban Food Insecurity: Insights from Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Eunjeong Kang
218 Development of assessment items for climate change Health Impact Assessment in local governments

Fatema Kashfi
62 Navigating Strategic Purchasing for Equitable Urban Primary Healthcare in Bangladesh: Facilitators and Barriers in the Current Arrangements

Federica Montana
306 Poster Presentations Healthy Urban Design Index (HUDI): How to promote health and environmental quality in European Cities

Iqbal Hossain
137 Understanding usability and gaps of the Urban Immunization Toolkit: A Human Centered Design approach conducted in two states of Nigeria

Johanna Martinez, Ines vanBoom, Shari Jardine
251 Moving Beyond Climate Resiliency to Climate Justice, Locally and Globally

Khadiza Tul Kobra Nahin
150 Health Vulnerability from Heat Waves, Adaptation, and Solutions in Dhaka City Using Validation through Ground Truthing of Satellite Imageries and Qualitative Insights: A Study Protocol

Maliha Khan Majlish
127 Gender Based Violence and its Mental Health Consequences among Urban Women in Bangladesh

Natasha Sharma, Sandra Alexander
238 Toward hope as Practice - Reflections on Transforming a Marginalised Neighborhood through Youth-led Arts

Annabel Nyole, Daphne Randall, Naserian Saruni
240 The root and the vaccine of city - African youth as catalyst for urban vitality and well-being

Maria Jose Palacio, Mohamed Salheen
220 Bridging Knowledge: A Multidisciplinary Method to Measure Urban Health and Well-being

Margub Margub Aref Jahangir
204 UNICEF’s piloting of Model Urban PHC clinics project: A small initiative to handle environmental factors affecting chronic and infectious diseases in targeted urban community.

Mayank Shersiy
102 Strengthening Resilient Urban Health System: Insights from Capacity Assessment and Training Initiatives in Indian Cities

Mohammad Zahirul Islam
111 Coping Strategy and Practice for Securing Household Food and Nutrition for the Climate Emergency Situation

Ndack Diop
200 Using the Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool (WASH-FIT) for Health Systems Strengthening in Dakar

Pallavi Pant
215 OpenAQ: Making Global Air Quality Data Accessible, Interpretable and Actionable for Healthier Cities

Rebecca A Reid
91 Associations between neighbourhood socioeconomic disadvantage and psychological distress among urban Australian adults: longitudinal analysis of the HILDA Survey (2007-2021)

Saiara Lamia Sarah, Farhana Afroz, Utpal Kumar Das
83 Psychological Impact of Cyclone Remal on Children in Coastal Areas: A Qualitative Study in Khulna, Bangladesh

Sangeeta Goel, Kim Martin
9 Local Governments that Graduate from TCI Show Promising Signs of Institutionalization and Sustainability

Sasha Khomenko
92 Health burden and inequities of urban environmental stressors in Sofia, Bulgaria

Sasha Khomenko
93 From urban health research to policy-making: insights from stakeholder consultations in four European cities

Shahin Akter
121 Assessment of the User and Provider Perspectives of Urban Primary Health Care Service Delivery for Nutritional Mainstreaming Initiative in Bangladesh

Fernando Ortega, Shari Jardine
258 Poster Presentations Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Resiliency and Action

Suman Singh
166 Spatial pattern of Climatic Exposure and Multidimensional Poverty in districts of India

Swati Mahajan
71 Hyperlocal Interventions and Strategies for Climate Resilient Healthcare Facilities, Workplaces and Communities: Case Study from India

Syed Ayub Qutub
231 impact of prolonged muggy weather on urban well being and measures to ameliorate: a case study of 2024 Karachi heat wave

Tamara Lungman
106 Co-benefits of nature-based solutions: a health impact assessment of the Barcelona Green Corridor (Eixos Verds) Plan

Waleska Caiaffa
242 Inequalities in self-rated health among Brazilian older adults (50+): evidence from Elsi-Urbe study

Weronika Gasior
153 Green care for mental health: equity and its main players. Analysis of stakeholders & insights from the GreenME project.

Yan Wu
120 Public participation in low-carbon city transition——An Exploration of Millenials’ low-carbon behaviour, a case study in China

Zakaria Oulad
260 Poster Presentations Elevating Urban Health through Quality of Life initiatives in emerging cities
Speakers
FO

Fernando Ortega, MD.,MA., PhD.

Principal Professor and Researcher, College of Health Sciences Universidad San Francisco de Quito
TI

Tamara Iungman

Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, Spain
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Farhana Afroz

Project Lead for Bangladesh and Regional Lead for GESI, USAID-Asia Resilient Cities Project, Brac
Development expert with 20 plus years of experience managing increasingly complex and high value projects in gender and equality, protection, resilience, sustainable urban growth, civil society strengthening, human rights and governance,
SA

Shahin Akter

Eminence Associates for Social Development, Bangladesh
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Elis Borde

Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)/ OSUBH
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Utpal Kumar Das

BRAC, Khulna, Bangladesh, Officer- MERL & Communications, Asia Resilient Cities
An Urban and Rural planner involved in urban/local development initiatives since last 10 years in coastal cities of Bangladesh focusing MERL. Has exprience and expertise  on multi dimensional geo- socio/economic/community planning and development approach.
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Ndack Diop

PATH, Dakar, Senegal
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Angela Freitas

Geographer. Urban health researcher, University of Coimbra PT
WG

Weronika Gasior

NeuroLandscape, Warsaw, Poland
MZ

Mohammad Zahirul Islam

Embassy of Sweden, Bangladesh
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Margub Aref Jahangir

Health Specialist, UNICEF, Bangladesh
Health specialist with a medical degree and 27 years of experience in public health, primarily focused on urban primary health care. Currently working with UNICEF to implement a demonstration project for model urban primary health care service delivery, known as "Aalo Clinics... Read More →
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Eun Jeong Kang

Professor, Soonchunhyang University
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Fatema Kashfi

Research Associate, ARK Foundation, Bangladesh
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Maliha Khan Majlish

Senior Technical and Development Officer, Eminence ; Project Associate, BUHN, Eminence Associates for Social Development; Bangladesh Urban Health Network (BUHN)
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Kim Martin

Sr. Program Officer II, Communications, TCI, Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Federica Montana

ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain
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Khadiza Tul Kobra Nahin

Research Associate, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Comfort Ogunleye-Adetona

lecturer at geo & Reg. Planning, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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Zakaria Oulad

Elected councillor at the City of Agadir & VP of the Urban and Smart City comity | o Member of UN Habitat – Quality of Life Initiative expert group, Agadir City Council, Agadir, Morocco
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Maria Jose Palacio

Urban Health Planner and Researcher
I’m Maria Jose Palacio, an urban health and sustainable design professional passionate about creating cities that enhance well-being and resilience. With experience at UN-Habitat and expertise in urban planning, community engagement, and project management, I focus on integrating... Read More →
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Pallavi Pant

Health Effects Institute
Pallavi Pant is the Head of Global Health at HEI. With more than 15 years of experience, her work focuses on air pollution and health research and public engagement, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. She is committed towards fostering science-policy translation and... Read More →
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Waleska Caiaffa, MD, MPH, PhD

Professor, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
After training as a pediatrician, Dr. Waleska Caiaffa obtained training in public health at Bloomberg Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (master and post-doctoral) and at the Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG (doctoral degree). She served as a full professor of Epidemiology... Read More →
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Alex Quistberg

Associate Research Professor, Drexel University
Alex Quistberg is Associate Research Professor in the Urban Health Collaborative and the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health. He also has a courtesy appointment as Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine in Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia.His current research... Read More →
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Syed Ayub Qutub

PIEDAR, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Rebecca A Reid

PhD Candidate, Victoria University
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Saiara Lamia Sarah

Junior Officer Research and Documentation, Asia Resilient Cities, BRAC, Dhaka, Bangladesh
MA

Ms Ana Paula Seraphim

PhD Candidate, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Mayank Shersiy

Manager - HSS
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Addisu Shewamoltot

Splash International, Ethiopia
IH

Iqbal Hossain

Immunization Technical Adviser, JSI
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Megan Williams

Splash International, USA
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
08 Souk Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:30 GMT+01

Breakout Session 4 - Oral Abstract Presentations, Casablanca
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
17:30 - 17:45 — Alvaro Valera Sosa
267 UrbanCare, a workflow to build Urban Health with an evidence-based planning and design approach

17:45 - 18:00 — Dr. Robert Hughes
255 Pathways to a healthy ‘net zero’ future: The Pathfinder Initiative

18:00 - 18:15 — Nina Abrahams, Erin Mathieu
42 Pathways to Health: Investigating Policy Intersections of Non-Communicable Diseases, Climate Change, and Urban Resilience in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

18:15 - 18:30 — Mr Zakaria Oulad 
260 Elevating Urban Health through Quality-of-Life initiatives in emerging cities


Moderators
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Alvaro Valera Sosa

Founder and Director, Building Health Lab, Berlin, Germany
Building Health with Design!Hi, I’m Alvaro Valera Sosa, Director of Building Health Lab and a faculty member in the Urban Management Program at the Technical University of Berlin since 2017. At Building Health Lab, my focus is on UrbanCare, an award-winning framework that supports... Read More →
Speakers
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Robert C Hughes, MD, MPH

Clinical Research Fellow, Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
Rob Hughes is a doctor and public health professional specialising in child health, development, and wellbeing. He trained in clinical medicine at Bristol University, holds a BSc in Global Health from UCL, and earned a Masters in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health... Read More →
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Zakaria Oulad

Elected councillor at the City of Agadir & VP of the Urban and Smart City comity | o Member of UN Habitat – Quality of Life Initiative expert group, Agadir City Council, Agadir, Morocco
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
03 Casablanca Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:30 GMT+01

Breakout Session 4: Oral Abstract Presentations, Mogador
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
17:30pm - 17:45pm Shohei Nagata
264 Changes in Urban Human Mobility by Deprivation Level during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan
17:45pm - 18:00pm Tamara Al-Obaidi
18 The complex factors influencing urban health and wellbeing according to residents of apartment buildings in Sydney, Australia
18:00pm - 18:15pm Tomoki Nakaya
263 Does moving residential neighbourhood impact health? A relocation study during the COVID-19 pandemic period
18:15pm - 18:30pm Eunjeong Kang
219 A Tale of Two Cities: Korea's First Climate Change Health Impact Assessment Pilot Project

Moderators
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Eun Jeong Kang

Professor, Soonchunhyang University
Speakers
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Tamara Al-Obaidi

Chartered environmental health professional and PhD candidate, UTS, Sydney, Australia
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
04 Mogador Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:30 GMT+01

186 Transforming adolescent lives through vacant lot greening and community partnerships: Project VITAL
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
There is growing evidence to support the notion that urban green spaces are essential for creating healthy, sustainable, and livable cities, as well as for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11). Interventions that aim to enhance or expand urban green spaces can lead to positive health, social, and environmental outcomes, especially for those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. This is significant for adolescents, as studies have shown that urban living can profoundly impact their physical and mental well-being. To date, however, we have limited understanding about what type of green space or what features within a green space may be most important. Project VITAL (Vacant Lot Improvement to Transform Adolescent Lives) is a 4-year study designed to address this knowledge gap by examining the associations between greening interventions on vacant properties and adolescent health outcomes in Baltimore – a city that has over 20,000 vacant lots and additional 17,000 abandoned buildings. This project employs a multidisciplinary approach that includes a survey of adolescents, participatory mapping, in-depth interviews among adolescents living next to different types of greening interventions, observations of the built environment, longitudinal virtual audits of Street View imagery, and data-sharing partnerships with the community organizations leading greening efforts in Baltimore.


For this interactive panel, we will present an overview of Project VITAL, emphasizing the innovative partnerships that have been established between researchers, interventionists, and government agencies, as well as selected research findings. Among our sample of adolescents in Baltimore, those who lived near unkept vacant lots were more likely to report food insecurity, more experiences with violence, and reported an increased rate of PTSD, while maintained green spaces appeared to be protective against PTSD and food insecurity. Presentations will report on longitudinal trajectories of built-environmental outcomes following vacant building demolitions, relationships between vacant lot greening and crime, and findings from in-person observations of greened and ungreened vacant lots. The panel will conclude by presenting the key global implications of this project, specifically how urban areas can utilize these findings to mitigate against environmental challenges and improve the health and well-being of adolescents.
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:30 GMT+01

78 Community-led health initiatives for health equity and climate resilience in informal urban settlements: applications in the context of extreme weather events
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
IPCC reports have identified that impacts of climate change will be concentrated among the most marginalised and poorest urban populations, particularly the one billion people living in informal settlements, where vulnerabilities to extreme weather events such as storms, flooding and heatwaves are already being experienced. This panel presents and discusses findings from several research consortia engaging with community led initiatives for health equity and climate resilience in informal settlements, through Community-Based Participatory Research in India, Kenya, and Sierra Leone.


Community ‘co-researchers’, professional researchers and development professionals will share experiences from ARISE consortium research, which aimed to strengthen accountability for community health equity in informal urban settlements and will share how community-led initiatives are being adapted to promote climate resilience for health. Presenters will also share initial findings from Urban SHADE, which aims to strengthen health service responsiveness to extreme weather events in informal settlements India, Kenya, and Sierra Leone.


Presentations will include a consideration of how organised communities can use participatory data collection and analysis as the basis for developing their own processes for responding to extreme weather events as well as for advocating with governance stakeholders to improve responsiveness to their priorities and vulnerabilities. Community vulnerabilities are explored from an intersectional perspective, which considers how intersecting social identities create differential risks within informal settlements. Presenters will also share experiences of working with a range of governance actors relevant to the impact of extreme weather events on health, including but not limited to health services. They will draw from work including creating physical address systems, co-producing WASH improvements, developing community-based mental health interventions, creating disaster response approaches and co-producing climate resilient housing. In this 60-minute panel, 6 presenters will make an initial presentation lasting seven minutes each, after which the audience will be encouraged to ask questions and reflect on contributions of community and governance stakeholders to promoting inclusive urban development for climate-resilient, equitable health and well-being. Dr Surekha Garimella (The George Institute, India) will chair the panel as co-I for ARISE and Co-PI for Urban SHADE.
Speakers
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Milka Kori

Urban development practitioner, Slum Dwellers International,Kenya (SDI-K)
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Ibrahim Gandi

Community development professional, Centre for Dialogue on Human Settlement and Poverty Alleviation, Freetown, Sierra Leone
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Smruti Jukur

Community development professional and doctoral student, Society for the Promotion of Areas Resource Centers, Mumbau, India
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:30 GMT+01

Implementing a Strategic Approach to Urban Health
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
A more integrated, holistic approach to urban health offers significant opportunities to improve health and health equity while simultaneously benefiting other pressing goals of sustainable development. WHO has been developing a Strategic Guide for Urban Health to support such an approach, comprising a global report and three strands of supporting materials: a series of policy briefs on cross-cutting issues, case studies to illustrate relevant current practices, and issue papers to explore the value of urban health and its relationship to other issues.

The Strategic Guide provides an outline for developing an effective urban health strategy, but to achieve full impact, this guidance will need to be translated into local (national or city-level) context via a well-defined implementation process.
This workshop will explore the necessary elements of such a process, inviting a wide range of participants to provide insights into resource requirements, staging, stakeholders, and actions, among other issues. Insights will be documented and will contribute to the ongoing implementation of the Strategic Guide.

Objectives:      
  1. Explore the necessary components for translating the Strategic Guide for Urban Health into local contexts.
  2. Identify and involve key stakeholders essential for successful implementation.
  3. Develop actionable steps for local implementation of urban health strategies.
  4. Collect and document insights from participants to enhance the ongoing implementation of the Strategic Guide.
Speakers
avatar for Hyung-Tae Kim

Hyung-Tae Kim

Technical Officer - Urban Health, World Health Organization (WHO)
Hyung-Tae is a Technical Officer at the cross-cutting Urban Health team at the World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. In this role, he contributes to developing global strategic frameworks, implementing country/city-level projects (including the Young... Read More →
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Nathalie Roebbel

Unit Head, Urban Health, World Health Organization
Dr. Nathalie Röbbel is the Lead for WHO’s work on Urban Health at the WHO, in the Department on Social Determinants of Health. Prior to this she was leading WHOs work on air pollution and housing in the Department for Environment, Climate Change and Health. One of her main areas... Read More →
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Francisco Obando

Consultant - Strengthening Capacities for Urban Health, World Health Organization (WHO)
Francisco was born in Quito, Ecuador, and grew up in Canada before returning to Quito to work. His career began in urban planning and has evolved to focus on urban health in resource-limited contexts.Before IHTM, Francisco worked for the municipality of Quito leading a healthy neighbourhoods... Read More →
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José Siri, PhD, MPH

Urban Health Consultant, World Health Organization (WHO)
Over a career in research and policy, José Siri has developed and applied systems approaches to urban and planetary health, focusing on leveraging science for healthy development, devising simple systems tools to catalyze better decision-making, and improving understanding of complex... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
02 Rabat Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:30 GMT+01

Psychosocial Empowerment Workshop
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
Speakers
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Fatima Zahra Laaribi

Lead Psychosocial Empowerment Trainer, High Atlas Foundation
Tuesday November 19, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

19:00 GMT+01

Speakers and Sponsors Reception *By Invitation Only
Tuesday November 19, 2024 19:00 - 21:00 GMT+01
Join us for an exclusive evening to honor the invaluable contributions of our speakers and sponsors to ICUH 2024. Hosted at the Amal Targa Training Center, this event will feature a beautifully prepared meal by Amal, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through culinary arts. Immerse yourself in Morocco's rich culinary traditions while connecting with fellow contributors in a stunning Moroccan setting. This invitation-only reception is our way of expressing gratitude for your support in making ICUH 2024 a success. 
Speakers
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Nora Fitzgerald Belahcen

Founding President, Amal
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Jo Jewell

Head of Obesity Health Equity, Novo Nordisk
Jo Jewell is Head of Obesity Health Equity and Director of the Cities Changing Diabetes programme. Jo’s experience includes time at UNICEF where he was recruited to develop the first organisational strategy to address unhealthy diets and prevent childhood overweight and obesity... Read More →
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Karabi Acharya, ScD

Senior Director, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Karabi Acharya is a leading global public health practitioner with a strong interest in the health impacts of social isolation and loneliness. She’s spent over 25 years weaving together her expertise in anthropology, public health, adult learning and systems thinking to improve... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 19:00 - 21:00 GMT+01
Amal Targa Center Lot Harouchi, Quartier Sofia, Targa, Marrakech, Morocco
 
Wednesday, November 20
 

08:00 GMT+01

Registration, Morning Networking, Tea & Coffee
Wednesday November 20, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 GMT+01
Coffee, tea, and light bites will be provided in our foyer for you to enjoy before we begin the first plenary of the day.

Please make sure to register upon arrival to the museum if you have not done so already.
Wednesday November 20, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

08:00 GMT+01

Intro to the Corporate Leadership Council Breakfast *By Invitation Only
Wednesday November 20, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 GMT+01
Join us for an exclusive breakfast to connect with existing and prospective members of the ISUH Corporate Leadership Council. This invitation-only event is an exceptional opportunity to explore how leading organizations are collectively advancing urban health through high-impact initiatives and cross-sector partnerships. Gain insights into the Council's mission to drive health equity, influence policy, and create sustainable urban solutions on a global scale.

This breakfast offers an intimate setting to network, share perspectives, and consider how your organization can be part of this influential alliance dedicated to transforming urban health challenges into opportunities for resilient, healthier cities worldwide.
Moderators
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Jeffrey L. Sturchio, PhD

Chairman, International Society for Urban Health
Jeffrey L. Sturchio is Chairman of the International Society for Urban Health anc Chairman of Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria.  He is also past Chairman and CEO at Rabin Martin, a global health strategy consulting firm, and former President and CEO of the... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

09:00 GMT+01

Plenary 3 - Healthy by Design: Creating Climate-Resilient Urban Environments
Wednesday November 20, 2024 09:00 - 10:00 GMT+01
This session will explore the comprehensive ways in which various environments—built, natural, and social—impact health and environmental outcomes in cities. Experts in environmental health, epidemiology, urban planning, and public health will discuss how factors like urban infrastructure, green spaces, air quality, sustainable transportation, and social equity intersect to shape healthier, more resilient communities. The session will delve into the health impacts of climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, examining how urban planning, public spaces, and infrastructure design can foster both environmental resilience and positive health outcomes. Through insights from leaders in climate action, health research, and sustainable development, we will consider innovative solutions that create adaptable urban spaces, improve environmental health, and support both physical and mental well-being.
Moderators
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Nathalie Roebbel

Unit Head, Urban Health, World Health Organization
Dr. Nathalie Röbbel is the Lead for WHO’s work on Urban Health at the WHO, in the Department on Social Determinants of Health. Prior to this she was leading WHOs work on air pollution and housing in the Department for Environment, Climate Change and Health. One of her main areas... Read More →
Speakers
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Cathryn Tonne

Research Professor, Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Cathryn Tonne is an environmental epidemiologist focusing on the health effects of air pollution from outdoor and household sources and their intersection with sustainable development. Her research has investigated exposure patterns and health effects of air pollution in high- as... Read More →
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José Luis Castro

Director-General Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases, World Health Organization
José Luis Castro’s appointment demonstrates WHO's commitment to prioritizing respiratory health. His efforts will support WHO in shaping policies, building partnerships, and driving actions to improve the health of people worldwide.In June 2024, José Luis completed his tenure... Read More →
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Zeina ElZein, PhD

UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board
Dr. Zeina ElZein is UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board member from Egypt and an Assistant Professor of Architecture, specialized in Integrated Urban Water Management, and the Water, Energy and Food Nexus at Helwan University. She is an established Editor and Consultant, who served as... Read More →
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Goodson Shalubala

Postgraduate Researcher on Environmental Health, The University of Zambia
Goodson Shalubala is currently studying for a Masters of Public Health in Environmental Health at The University of Zambia in the School of Public Health under the Department of Environmental Health, where he is doing a postgraduate research – “An Evaluation of clean cookstove... Read More →
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Rachel Huxley

Head of Mitigation for Climate and Health, Wellcome Trust
Rachel joined Wellcome in August 2023 to lead the research programme to support science and evidence generation of the health co-benefits of mitigation in order to drive low-carbon, health positive policy and action.  Prior to Wellcome, Rachel was Director of Knowledge and Research... Read More →
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Francoise Schaetzel, MD

Deputy President, Eurometropolis of Strasbourg
Dr. Françoise Schaetzel is municipal councilor in charge of air quality at the City of Strasbourg and Vice President of the Eurometropolis of Strasbourg, responsible for operational urban planning, environmental health, and air quality. She is also in charge of the low-emission zone... Read More →
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Carlos Moreno

Associate Professor, IAE Paris - Sorbonne University
Carlos Moreno is a distinguished Franco-Colombian urban planner and professor, residing in Paris. He is best known for pioneering the "15-Minute City" concept, which promotes sustainable, human-centric urban living. This concept has been widely adopted by mayors and international... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 09:00 - 10:00 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:00 GMT+01

Coffee and Networking Break
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:00 - 10:30 GMT+01
Enjoy a break with coffee and tea provided by our local catering partners, Amal Nonprofit.
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:00 - 10:30 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:00 GMT+01

Carlos Moreno Book Signing — The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:00 - 10:30 GMT+01
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:00 - 10:30 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:00 GMT+01

Welcome to the Good Place Bench
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:00 - 16:00 GMT+01
A Good Place Bench is the real-life extension of Good Place, a podcast series of conversations on a public bench, about life and the place we live in.

During the International Conference of Urban Health 2024 in Marrakech, we will have a Good Place Bench to meet the community and host conversations about what a good place is and how we can guarantee urban health in our cities.

The stories will be captured in video and audio, to be shared with a wider audience across different channels. To all city makers, urban planners, municipalities, scientists, researchers, and cultural networks: are you in a good place?
Interested in sharing your story?

Join the Good Place Bench + sign up for a spot on the bench via acitymadebypeople@gmail.com or Instagram @goodplace.cc
Speakers
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Robin Cox

Cultural explorer/ photographer/ city enthusiast, acitymadebypeople.com
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:00 - 16:00 GMT+01
07 Agora Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

Breakout Session 5: Oral Abstract Presentations, Casablanca
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
10:30am - 10:45am — Angela Freitas
253 Guidelines for Local Governments to Mainstream Health into Urban Policy-Making

10:45am - 11:00am — Elis Borde
112 Health in Climate Change adaptation and Mitigation Policies: the Case of Belo Horizonte, Brazil

11:00am - 11:15am — Waleska Caiaffa
290 Navigating Local Climate Data and Initiatives Through the Lens of Urban Health: Insights from Belo Horizonte, Southeast Brazil

11:15am - 11:30am — Gayle Souter-Brown
202 Closing the Knowledge-to-action Gap: Accelerating Climate Action to Protect Public Health Through an Environmental Lens
Moderators
avatar for Waleska Caiaffa, MD, MPH, PhD

Waleska Caiaffa, MD, MPH, PhD

Professor, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
After training as a pediatrician, Dr. Waleska Caiaffa obtained training in public health at Bloomberg Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (master and post-doctoral) and at the Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG (doctoral degree). She served as a full professor of Epidemiology... Read More →
Speakers
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Elis Borde

Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)/ OSUBH
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Angela Freitas

Geographer. Urban health researcher, University of Coimbra PT
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Gayle Souter-Brown, PhD

Special Envoy, International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)
Author of Landscape and Urban Design for Health and WellBeing, Using Healing, Sensory and Therapeutic Gardens (2014, Routledge Press, London) Dr Souter-Brown is a practicing landscape architect, public health researcher and policy writer, community wellbeing consultant, holistic systems... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
03 Casablanca Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

Breakout Session 5: Oral Abstract Presentations, Mogador
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
10:30pm - 10:45pm — Addisu Shewamoltot, Megan Williams 
52 Urban schools as catalysts for change: Insights from a city-wide WASH program

10:45pm - 10:00pm — Micaela Arthur
110 Integrating Climate Migrants into Urban Health Systems

11:00pm - 11:15pm — Dr Robert Hughes
254 The Children, Cities and Climate Action Lab: Integrating urban health research, co-design and collaboration with policy makers

11:15pm - 11:30pm — María Alejandra Rubio
124 The Purpose of Participatory Research in Urban Health: A State-of-the-art Review and Derived Framework
Moderators
MA

Micaela Arthur

Senior Health Advisor, Special Populations, US Agency for International Development, Asia Bureau Office of Technical Services
Speakers
avatar for Robert C Hughes, MD, MPH

Robert C Hughes, MD, MPH

Clinical Research Fellow, Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
Rob Hughes is a doctor and public health professional specialising in child health, development, and wellbeing. He trained in clinical medicine at Bristol University, holds a BSc in Global Health from UCL, and earned a Masters in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health... Read More →
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Addisu Shewamoltot

Splash International, Ethiopia
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Megan Williams

Splash International, USA
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
04 Mogador Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

98 Addressing Urban Inequalities through Community Based Participatory Approaches
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
The UN estimates that 2.5 billion people will be added to the planet over the next 30 years, 90% of whom will be added in African and Asian cities alone. A large portion of these populations will reside in deprived neighbourhoods including slums, informal settlements, and areas of inadequate housing and face a range of challenges from insecure tenure, to unplanned housing, pollution, environmental risk, and social exclusion. Without up-to-date information on deprived neighbourhoods and the specific social and physical environmental conditions faced by their inhabitants, the impact of these on health and social outcomes are not traceable and the development of effective interventions is not achievable.


This session aims to explore how participatory approaches can be leveraged to address urban inequalities, promote data justice, and advance justice in cities and communities. By engaging stakeholders in the co-creation of knowledge and solutions, the session seeks to empower local actors to explore intersection of urban inequalities and vulnerability inorder to foster more equitable and resilient urban environments.


Session Objectives & Key Themes: To examine the multifaceted nature of urban inequalities, including socio-economic disparities, spatial segregation, and environmental injustices. b) To show examples of participatory research methods, citizen science initiatives, and community-driven data collection efforts to empower communities to become active agents of change in shaping their own futures. c) To highlight the benefits of collaborative data partnerships between government, civil society, and local residents


Presentations
  1. Participatory action research on mapping slums
  2. Drivers of marginality in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements: social mapping & community profiling
  3. Using photovoice in Kenya’s urban slums to develop and nurture community driven solutions for social determinants of health that affect older persons and persons with disability.
  4. Community engagement and participation in water, sanitation and hygiene interventions
  5. Urban risks and opportunities for an urban child in informal settlements
  6. Application of innovative community based participatory research methods with Community Health Workers in Kenya’s urban slums to build agency and co-create interventions aimed at improving their mental wellbeing

Speakers
avatar for Caroline Kabaria

Caroline Kabaria

Researcher, African Population & Health Research Center
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Blessing Mberu

PhD, African Population & Health Research Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
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Robinson Karuga

Head of Research, Evalaution and Learning, LVCT Health
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

Break the Cycle of Children's Health Disparities in Africa
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
Break the Cycle Africa provides a platform for students from universities in Africa to showcase their research that breaks the cycle of children’s environmental health disparities at one or more points in the cycle.



The 1st annual virtual conference, Break the Cycle of Children’s Environmental Health Disparities in Africa, which took place this past July, invited interested students (including those who have recently graduated) to submit research proposal for the Break the Cycle of Children’s Health Disparities Africa by for consideration.








Students at universities in all countries in Africa who have done research projects involving children’s health and the environment were invited. This event will showcase the program, highlight several trainee projects and consider the next edition of BTC: Africa. 



Speakers
avatar for Angelina Uzor

Angelina Uzor

Environmental Epidemiologist, Tennessee Department of Health
Angelina Uzor is a physician and public health professional from Nigeria, with over six years of combined experience in clinical medicine, public health, and environmental health research on both national and international stages. She is currently an Environmental Epidemiologist with... Read More →
avatar for Goodson Shalubala

Goodson Shalubala

Postgraduate Researcher on Environmental Health, The University of Zambia
Goodson Shalubala is currently studying for a Masters of Public Health in Environmental Health at The University of Zambia in the School of Public Health under the Department of Environmental Health, where he is doing a postgraduate research – “An Evaluation of clean cookstove... Read More →
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Leslie Rubin, MD

Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine
Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine | Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine | Medical Director, The Rubin Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics | Director, Break the Cycle Program... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
02 Rabat Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

Urban Health Citizen Laboratory at Mohammed VI University of Sciences and Health (UM6SS): Exploring Challenges and Future Opportunities
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
Objective:
To discuss participatory approaches in urban health while exploring the case of the Urban Health Citizen Laboratory at the Mohammed VI University of Sciences and Health (UM6SS) in Casablanca, highlighting effective strategies for community engagement, identifying challenges, and uncovering future opportunities in Morocco for enhancing urban health outcomes.

PROGRAM:
  • Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes)
Brief overview of the session's objectives and agenda
Introduction of speakers
Safwane Mouwafaq
  • Talk 1: Participatory Approaches in Urban Health (20 minutes)
Overview of participatory approaches and their significance in urban health
Key principles and methodologies
Examples of successful participatory projects
Sammila Abdala
  • Discussion 1  (15 minutes)
Open floor for questions and comments
  • Talk 2: Citizen Lab Experience in Barcelona, Spain
    Time: 20 minutes
Overview of the Citizen Lab model and its implementation in Barcelona
Strategies for community engagement and collaboration
Key outcomes and lessons learned
Celia Santos Tapia
  • Discussion 2 (15 minutes)
Questions and insights from the audience
  • Talk 3: Urban Health Citizen Laboratory at UM6SS, Casablanca (20 minutes)
Presentation of the results of the Urban Health Citizen Laboratory at Mohammed VI University of Sciences and Health
Challenges faced and future opportunities
Safwane Mouwafaq
  • Discussion 3 (15 minutes)
Audience engagement on the Casablanca experience
Discussion on potential collaborative initiatives and research opportunities
  • Closing Remarks (10 minutes)
Summary of key points from the talks and discussions
Acknowledgment of speakers and participants
Information on follow-up actions or resources
Speakers
avatar for Safwane Mouwafaq

Safwane Mouwafaq

Université Mohammed VI des Sciences de la Santé
avatar for Sammila Abdala

Sammila Abdala

PhD candidate, Université Mohammed VI des Sciences et de la Santé
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

Billion Minds Focus Group *Pre-registration Required
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
*Please confirm your interest by emailing Shoshanna Kasle at skasle@isuh.org*

Climate change is a major global challenge, and cities worldwide are adapting to its effects. Yet, many cities struggle on how to include health, mental health, and psychological resilience in their climate adaptation plans.

A group of organizations, including ISUH, Billion Minds Institute, and the Wellesley Institute, is working to fill this gap. They're collaborating with ICLEI, a global network of over 1100 municipal leaders active in 125+ countries, to develop guidelines that will help cities integrate psychological resilience into their climate adaptation strategies. This initiative is part of a broader "roadmap" strategy launched at COP28 in partnership with the UNFCCC champions team.

As part of this initiative, Billion Minds is hosting focus groups at ICUH 2024 to gather insights and recommendations on how to strengthen community and psychological resilience in the face of climate change. We invite ICUH attendees with expertise in public health, mental health, urban planning, or climate science to join these by emailing skasle@isuh.org to express interest.
Wednesday November 20, 2024 10:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

11:30 GMT+01

Atlas Chats: State of Air Quality and Health Impacts in Africa
Wednesday November 20, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
Wednesday November 20, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
10 Atlas Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

11:30 GMT+01

Coffee and Networking Break
Wednesday November 20, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
Enjoy a break with coffee and tea provided by our local catering partners, Amal Nonprofit.
Wednesday November 20, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

11:30 GMT+01

Oasis Chats: Health Effects Interactive Discussion
Wednesday November 20, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
State of Global Air: Trends and Progress
Health Effects interactive discussion

Join for a dedicated chat with HEI and an ice cream treat!
Speakers
avatar for Pallavi Pant

Pallavi Pant

Health Effects Institute
Pallavi Pant is the Head of Global Health at HEI. With more than 15 years of experience, her work focuses on air pollution and health research and public engagement, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. She is committed towards fostering science-policy translation and... Read More →
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Nikola Sobot

Health Effects Institute
Wednesday November 20, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
09 Oasis Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

11:30 GMT+01

Poster Session 3
Wednesday November 20, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
Addisu Shewamoltot, Megan Williams
53 The impact of water availability on menstrual health among urban poor in the face of climate change

Aggrey Thuo
45 Integrating nature-based interventions in planning for managing urban health challenges in Kisumu city, Kenya

Alexander Tully
151 From the Inside Out: Shaping Climate-Resilient and Adaptable Spaces through Transforming Professional Ecosystems

Alex Quistberg
296 Poster Presentations Brief Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Collecting Data on Urban Environment for Climate Change and Health Research in Low-Resource Settings

Ana Paula Seraphim
226 Urban Health Ecosystem Services Provision and Its Relationship to the Surrounding Built Environment: A Case Study of Greater London

Andres Useche
140 Designing an Agent-Based Model to Investigate Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Diet

Angela Freitas
252 From data to action: The Healthy Municipalities Atlas as a tool for informed urban policy

Ashok Raisinghani
60 Empowering Urban Communities: Promoting Solar-Powered Urban Health Centers, Emergency Response Services, and RBSK under the USAID-funded Asia Resilient Cities Project in Rajkot, India

Astrid Nédée
34, Visual attention towards building façades in the most energy vulnerable neighbourhoods in Madrid and the relaxing effect of visual coherence

Belen Zapata-Diomedi
59 Modelling environmental exposures and health impacts of built environment scenarios using an agent-based modelling framework: case studies from Australia and United Kingdom

Comfort Ogunleye-Adetona
197 Assessing Residents’ Perception of Urban Air Pollution in Accra Metropolis, Ghana

Dustin Fry
180 Health effects of a vacant lot remediation program on a representative sample of older adults in Philadelphia

Elis Borde
228 Climate Change and Urban Food Insecurity: Insights from Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Eunjeong Kang
218 Development of assessment items for climate change Health Impact Assessment in local governments

Fatema Kashfi
62 Navigating Strategic Purchasing for Equitable Urban Primary Healthcare in Bangladesh: Facilitators and Barriers in the Current Arrangements

Federica Montana
306 Poster Presentations Healthy Urban Design Index (HUDI): How to promote health and environmental quality in European Cities

Iqbal Hossain
137 Understanding usability and gaps of the Urban Immunization Toolkit: A Human Centered Design approach conducted in two states of Nigeria

Johanna Martinez, Ines vanBoom, Shari Jardine
251 Moving Beyond Climate Resiliency to Climate Justice, Locally and Globally

Khadiza Tul Kobra Nahin
150 Health Vulnerability from Heat Waves, Adaptation, and Solutions in Dhaka City Using Validation through Ground Truthing of Satellite Imageries and Qualitative Insights: A Study Protocol

Maliha Khan Majlish
127 Gender Based Violence and its Mental Health Consequences among Urban Women in Bangladesh

Natasha Sharma, Sandra Alexander
238 Toward hope as Practice - Reflections on Transforming a Marginalised Neighborhood through Youth-led Arts

Annabel Nyole, Daphne Randall, Naserian Saruni
240 The root and the vaccine of city - African youth as catalyst for urban vitality and well-being

Maria Jose Palacio, Mohamed Salheen
220 Bridging Knowledge: A Multidisciplinary Method to Measure Urban Health and Well-being

Margub Margub Aref Jahangir
204 UNICEF’s piloting of Model Urban PHC clinics project: A small initiative to handle environmental factors affecting chronic and infectious diseases in targeted urban community.

Mayank Shersiy
102 Strengthening Resilient Urban Health System: Insights from Capacity Assessment and Training Initiatives in Indian Cities

Mohammad Zahirul Islam
111 Coping Strategy and Practice for Securing Household Food and Nutrition for the Climate Emergency Situation

Ndack Diop
200 Using the Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool (WASH-FIT) for Health Systems Strengthening in Dakar

Pallavi Pant
215 OpenAQ: Making Global Air Quality Data Accessible, Interpretable and Actionable for Healthier Cities

Rebecca A Reid
91 Associations between neighbourhood socioeconomic disadvantage and psychological distress among urban Australian adults: longitudinal analysis of the HILDA Survey (2007-2021)

Saiara Lamia Sarah, Farhana Afroz, Utpal Kumar Das
83 Psychological Impact of Cyclone Remal on Children in Coastal Areas: A Qualitative Study in Khulna, Bangladesh

Sangeeta Goel, Kim Martin
9 Local Governments that Graduate from TCI Show Promising Signs of Institutionalization and Sustainability

Sasha Khomenko
92 Health burden and inequities of urban environmental stressors in Sofia, Bulgaria

Sasha Khomenko
93 From urban health research to policy-making: insights from stakeholder consultations in four European cities

Shahin Akter
121 Assessment of the User and Provider Perspectives of Urban Primary Health Care Service Delivery for Nutritional Mainstreaming Initiative in Bangladesh

Fernando Ortega, Shari Jardine
258 Poster Presentations Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Resiliency and Action

Suman Singh
166 Spatial pattern of Climatic Exposure and Multidimensional Poverty in districts of India

Swati Mahajan
71 Hyperlocal Interventions and Strategies for Climate Resilient Healthcare Facilities, Workplaces and Communities: Case Study from India

Syed Ayub Qutub
231 impact of prolonged muggy weather on urban well being and measures to ameliorate: a case study of 2024 Karachi heat wave

Tamara Lungman
106 Co-benefits of nature-based solutions: a health impact assessment of the Barcelona Green Corridor (Eixos Verds) Plan

Waleska Caiaffa
242 Inequalities in self-rated health among Brazilian older adults (50+): evidence from Elsi-Urbe study

Weronika Gasior
153 Green care for mental health: equity and its main players. Analysis of stakeholders & insights from the GreenME project.

Yan Wu
120 Public participation in low-carbon city transition——An Exploration of Millenials’ low-carbon behaviour, a case study in China

Zakaria Oulad
260 Poster Presentations Elevating Urban Health through Quality of Life initiatives in emerging cities
Speakers
FO

Fernando Ortega, MD.,MA., PhD.

Principal Professor and Researcher, College of Health Sciences Universidad San Francisco de Quito
TI

Tamara Iungman

Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, Spain
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Farhana Afroz

Project Lead for Bangladesh and Regional Lead for GESI, USAID-Asia Resilient Cities Project, Brac
Development expert with 20 plus years of experience managing increasingly complex and high value projects in gender and equality, protection, resilience, sustainable urban growth, civil society strengthening, human rights and governance,
SA

Shahin Akter

Eminence Associates for Social Development, Bangladesh
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Elis Borde

Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)/ OSUBH
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Utpal Kumar Das

BRAC, Khulna, Bangladesh, Officer- MERL & Communications, Asia Resilient Cities
An Urban and Rural planner involved in urban/local development initiatives since last 10 years in coastal cities of Bangladesh focusing MERL. Has exprience and expertise  on multi dimensional geo- socio/economic/community planning and development approach.
ND

Ndack Diop

PATH, Dakar, Senegal
avatar for Angela Freitas

Angela Freitas

Geographer. Urban health researcher, University of Coimbra PT
WG

Weronika Gasior

NeuroLandscape, Warsaw, Poland
MZ

Mohammad Zahirul Islam

Embassy of Sweden, Bangladesh
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Margub Aref Jahangir

Health Specialist, UNICEF, Bangladesh
Health specialist with a medical degree and 27 years of experience in public health, primarily focused on urban primary health care. Currently working with UNICEF to implement a demonstration project for model urban primary health care service delivery, known as "Aalo Clinics... Read More →
avatar for Eun Jeong Kang

Eun Jeong Kang

Professor, Soonchunhyang University
avatar for Fatema Kashfi

Fatema Kashfi

Research Associate, ARK Foundation, Bangladesh
avatar for Maliha Khan Majlish

Maliha Khan Majlish

Senior Technical and Development Officer, Eminence ; Project Associate, BUHN, Eminence Associates for Social Development; Bangladesh Urban Health Network (BUHN)
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Kim Martin

Sr. Program Officer II, Communications, TCI, Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
FM

Federica Montana

ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain
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Khadiza Tul Kobra Nahin

Research Associate, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
CO

Comfort Ogunleye-Adetona

lecturer at geo & Reg. Planning, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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Zakaria Oulad

Elected councillor at the City of Agadir & VP of the Urban and Smart City comity | o Member of UN Habitat – Quality of Life Initiative expert group, Agadir City Council, Agadir, Morocco
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Maria Jose Palacio

Urban Health Planner and Researcher
I’m Maria Jose Palacio, an urban health and sustainable design professional passionate about creating cities that enhance well-being and resilience. With experience at UN-Habitat and expertise in urban planning, community engagement, and project management, I focus on integrating... Read More →
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Pallavi Pant

Health Effects Institute
Pallavi Pant is the Head of Global Health at HEI. With more than 15 years of experience, her work focuses on air pollution and health research and public engagement, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. She is committed towards fostering science-policy translation and... Read More →
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Waleska Caiaffa, MD, MPH, PhD

Professor, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
After training as a pediatrician, Dr. Waleska Caiaffa obtained training in public health at Bloomberg Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (master and post-doctoral) and at the Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG (doctoral degree). She served as a full professor of Epidemiology... Read More →
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Alex Quistberg

Associate Research Professor, Drexel University
Alex Quistberg is Associate Research Professor in the Urban Health Collaborative and the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health. He also has a courtesy appointment as Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine in Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia.His current research... Read More →
SA

Syed Ayub Qutub

PIEDAR, Islamabad, Pakistan
RA

Rebecca A Reid

PhD Candidate, Victoria University
SL

Saiara Lamia Sarah

Junior Officer Research and Documentation, Asia Resilient Cities, BRAC, Dhaka, Bangladesh
MA

Ms Ana Paula Seraphim

PhD Candidate, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
MS

Mayank Shersiy

Manager - HSS
AS

Addisu Shewamoltot

Splash International, Ethiopia
IH

Iqbal Hossain

Immunization Technical Adviser, JSI
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Megan Williams

Splash International, USA
Wednesday November 20, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
08 Souk Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

Breakout Session 6: Oral Abstract Presentations, Casablanca
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
12:00pm - 12:15pm — Sheillah Simiyu
67 Neighbourhood factors influencing handwashing with soap and overall well being in low income urban areas of Kenya

12:15pm - 12:30pm — Elena M. Gras-García
81 Health Impact Assessment of the urban intervention of the 7th Street in Bogotá, Colombia: a SALURBAL-climate study case

12:30pm - 12:45pm — María Elena Rodríguez Yánez
304 Mental Health Ordinance for Quito, Ecuador: an innovative approach from a socio-environmental and citizen participation perspective

12:45pm - 13:00pm — Moonisah Usman 
104, Urban Determinants of Genome Health: Insights from a Transdisciplinary Scoping Review
Moderators Speakers
avatar for María Elena Rodríguez Yánez

María Elena Rodríguez Yánez

GENDER, SOCIAL INCLUSION, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT, PLURAL
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
03 Casablanca Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

Breakout Session 6: Oral Abstract Presentations, Mogador
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
12:00pm - 12:15pm —  Ismaïl Saadi
284 An Integrated Agent-Based Modelling Framework for Transitioning to Resilient Transport Systems under Future Flood Risk Scenarios

12:15pm - 12:30pm — Hiwot Zewdie
211 - Investigating equity in neighborhood opportunities for active living: the case of Bogotá, Colombia

12:30pm - 12:45pm —  Deepti Adlakha
298 Not According to Plan: A Novel, Transdisciplinary Methodology To Evaluate Climate Action Plans in Cities

12:45pm - 13:00pm —  Darell Katherine Ruiz Alvarez
192 Paisaje Sentido: Designing Multisensory Landscapes For More Sensitive and Affective Places - Innovative Approaches To Community Mental Health and Resilience
Moderators
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Darell Katherine Ruiz Alvarez

Research assistant - Department of Urban Planning & Urban Design, Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen Lippe - Detmold School of Design
Speakers
HZ

Hiwot Zewdie

University of Washington, Seattle, USA
avatar for Deepti Adlakha

Deepti Adlakha

Associate Professor, Delft University of Technology
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
04 Mogador Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

235 Indicators on Healthy Cities: A Framework for Sustainable Urban Health in MENA
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
Since the 1980s, WHO pioneered the assessment of urban health using indicators that cities have applied, aiming to achieve ‘Healthy City’ recognition and identify ways to improve. Cities around the world have taken part in this movement, leading to better governance capacities to manage health and to improvements in the lives of urban communities. One of the great strengths of the Healthy Cities movement is the diversity of political, social and organizational contexts within which it is being implemented within and across different regions.

In an increasingly urbanized world, public health has gone beyond the health sector to a vast range of other policy sectors, from housing, social development, water and sanitation, and solid waste management, to transport, public space and more. 

At the global level, WHO and UN-Habitat have been working together to develop resources that integrate health in city planning, tools that quantify the health and socioeconomic impact of planning and designing urban areas from a health perspective, capturing successful initiatives, and developing training material on urban planning and health.

WHOs Eastern Mediterranean region (EMRO) and UN-Habitat’s Arab States region have gone further by incorporating urban and green indicators in WHO’s Healthy Cities programme at the regional level to have an updated list of healthy cities domains and indicators. This will guide city authorities to measure, plan for, and invest in change for a more healthy, sustainable urban future. 

With this ICUH conveniently situated in the intersection of Africa and the Arab States, the workshop will discuss how climate resilience, urban planning and public health are intertwined. The convergence of these disciplines offers a unique opportunity to leverage their respective strengths, leading to holistic approaches that prioritize resilience, health and well-being at the core of urban development strategies.

The workshop will introduce this regional dimension of the programme and discuss how prioritizing health in urban policies and initiatives can support climate resilience, mitigate health and promote thriving communities.
Speakers
avatar for Nagwa Lachine

Nagwa Lachine

UN-Habitat ROAS, Cairo, Egypt
SE

Samar ElFeky

WHO EMRO, Cairo, Egypt
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

266 Showcasing the City Know-how Platform: Engaging Stakeholders for Future Development and Funding
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
This interactive workshop will engage stakeholders and potential investors in the development and growth of the City Know-how (CKH) platform. The CKH platform is a collaborative effort by the Cities & Health Journal, Building Health Lab (BHL), and the International Society for Urban Health (ISUH). CKHs are innovative, de-jargonized blog posts accompanying each research article in the Cities & Health Journal, serving as illustrated and extended abstracts. These posts are freely accessible and designed to engage a broader, non-academic audience, including policymakers, practitioners, and communities.


The workshop is divided into three sessions:


Session 1 will provide an overview of the CKHs initiative and the importance of accessible research in urban health. A live tour of the CKH platform will highlight key features such as filters for exploring Know-how articles, a geographic map for location-based searches, search and indexing capabilities, and an upcoming publishing application. Insights into the platform's impact and user engagement will be shared, supported by feedback and case studies from its MVP launch at ICUH 2023 in Atlanta.


Session 2 will present detailed plans for the platform's future development, focusing on evolving from the MVP to a Minimum Marketable Release (MMR). The MMR aims to inform urban development through a project cycle: Research, Planning, Design, and Policy. Planned enhancements include API integrations with relevant sources, enhanced search capabilities, content quality and management tools, user engagement features, scalability and security upgrades, mobile optimization, and marketing strategies. The benefits for stakeholders will be outlined.


Session 3 will focus on stakeholder discussions and investment opportunities. Discussions will address concerns and interests from Session 2, including brainstorming for additional features and improvements, and exploring contributions beyond financial support, such as strategic partnerships or expertise. An overview of funding sources and strategies will be presented, highlighting clear investment opportunities, specific funding needs, and expected outcomes. Next steps for interested stakeholders will also be provided.


This workshop aims to engage a diverse audience, inviting them to invest in and support the platform's growth, ensuring its continued impact in bridging the gap between research and practice in urban health.
Speakers
avatar for Alvaro Valera Sosa

Alvaro Valera Sosa

Founder and Director, Building Health Lab, Berlin, Germany
Building Health with Design!Hi, I’m Alvaro Valera Sosa, Director of Building Health Lab and a faculty member in the Urban Management Program at the Technical University of Berlin since 2017. At Building Health Lab, my focus is on UrbanCare, an award-winning framework that supports... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
02 Rabat Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

63 Harnessing Systems Thinking for Climate-Resilient and Equitable Urban Development: Insights from Four Urban Resilience Projects in Asia
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
The USAID-funded Asia Resilient Cities (ARC) project partners with cities in Asia to foster resilient and livable environments capable of withstanding shocks and stresses. By promoting sustainable relationships between residents, governments, and other stakeholders, ARC addresses the interconnected nature of health, climate, and economic resilience—an approach essential for ensuring planetary health.


ARC's unique methodology employs systems thinking, which seeks to incorporate perspectives from diverse city stakeholders, particularly those whose voices have historically been marginalized. This approach results in comprehensive, creative, and cost-effective plans that effectively address inequities and enhance resilience at both the community and city levels. As cities across Asia and the globe prepare for future climate-induced shocks and stresses, ARC's bespoke approach to co-creative systems mapping, adapted from Engaging Inquiry and influenced by the Stockholm Resilience Center and the Red Cross’ "Designing Solutions for Urban Community Resilience," has proven invaluable. What Participants Will Learn:


Understanding Complex Urban Challenges: Through interactive activities and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to apply systems thinking to grasp the multifaceted challenges faced by cities.


Collaborative Strategy Development: Participants will engage in hands-on exercises to explore methods for devising strategies that thoughtfully balance differing perspectives using a systems thinking approach.


Integrating Community Perspectives: By participating in role-playing scenarios and group discussions, participants will understand how to incorporate community voices to develop inclusive, long-term, effective solutions.


This interactive session is intended for policymakers, program designers and implementers, donors, and community organizers. However, it will provide valuable insights for anyone interested in co-creation and systems thinking methods, particularly in the context of building climate-resilient and adaptable urban environments.

Speakers
avatar for Alsa Bakhtawar

Alsa Bakhtawar

Regional Facilitator, JSI Research & Training Institute
I’m a field-tested researcher and hands-on facilitator with a passion for turning urban resilience ideas into real change. I am passionate about bridging the gap between grassroots insights and high-level policy to drive urban resilience. My approach centers on empowering communities... Read More →
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Abbie Condie

Qualitative MERL Advisor, JSI
Researcher & facilitator using collaborative, participatory methods to drive systems-level change for urban resilience. I can talk nonstop about: (1) The creative approaches to urban health and sustainable development that are giving you hope and energy! (2) How to make urban development... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

Atelier Technique organisé par La Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement / Technical Workshop organized Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection (*French language only)
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
Atelier Technique organisé par La Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement / Technical Workshop organized Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection

Speakers
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Soufiyan Bahetta

Climate Consultant, Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement
HM

Hala Menkari

Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l'Environnement
Wednesday November 20, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

13:00 GMT+01

Networking Lunch
Wednesday November 20, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
Come and enjoy a locally sourced, healthful lunch provided by Amal and served in true Moroccan fashion in our Agora area.
Wednesday November 20, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
07 Agora Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

13:00 GMT+01

Continuing the CGI 2024 Conversation: Partnerships for Healthier Cities *By Invitation Only
Wednesday November 20, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
*By Invitation Only

Join us for an informal lunch gathering to continue the momentum from our Community-Led Roundtable at CGI 2024, "Leveraging Cross-Sectoral Partnerships to Drive Healthier, More Sustainable, and Equitable Urban Futures." This lunch session provides an opportunity to reconnect with fellow participants, delve deeper into our shared insights, and explore collaborative next steps for advancing urban health equity. Building on our CGI conversation, we’ll discuss how cities, communities, and cross-sector partnerships can act as catalysts for change, focusing on evidence-based actions, community leadership, and the role of the private sector in creating health-supportive environments. Whether you attended CGI or are new to the conversation, join us to share ideas, insights, and strengthen connections toward a healthier urban future.
Speakers
avatar for Shoshanna Kasle, DrPH

Shoshanna Kasle, DrPH

Director of Strategy and Operations, International Society for Urban Health (ISUH)
Shoshanna Kasle, DrPH, is the Director of Strategy and Operations at the International Society of Urban Health. She is a public health professional with a passion for exploring how social drivers, such as access to quality education, safe and affordable housing, childhood poverty... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

13:00 GMT+01

Networking Lunch: Strategies for Training the Next Generation of Urban Health Champions
Wednesday November 20, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
This interactive session envisions a transformative approach to prepare the next generation of urban health leaders with the depth of knowledge, cross-disciplinary skills, and practical experience required to address the urgent and complex challenges facing urban health in a rapidly evolving climate. With 3.6 billion people already affected by climate change, urban health professionals must undergo rigorous, comprehensive training that integrates climate resilience, health equity, sustainability, and practical, real-world application.

Recognizing urban health as a critical intersection of social, environmental, and health disciplines, ISUH aims to establish a consortium of universities dedicated to advancing urban health education. This consortium would deliver a robust curriculum, faculty training, and on-the-ground support, fostering a truly multidisciplinary and intersectional education. By offering students the hands-on experience they need through global practicum placements, this initiative will equip graduates with an un-siloed, integrated understanding of urban health, enabling them to tackle multifaceted challenges across sectors—from academia and policy to the private sector and civil society.

The panel will bring together academic leaders who are reshaping the field of urban health to discuss groundbreaking educational frameworks, the importance of faculty development, and the power of cross-sector partnerships. Together, they will explore how a unified consortium approach can provide a holistic, comprehensive pathway to train future urban health professionals to solve some of the world’s most pressing urban health challenges.

Speakers
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Jason Corburn

Professor, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, USA
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Sarah Ruel-Bergeron

Director of Strategic Initiatives & Healthy Housing, International Society for Urban Health
Sarah Ruel Bergeron, RA is the Director of Programs & Healthy Housing at the International Society for Urban Health. She is a licensed architect and global health expert who has won awards and international recognition for her previous work for Archive Global, implementing housing... Read More →
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Jo Ivey Boufford, MD

Board, International Society for Urban Health
Jo Ivey Boufford, MD, is Clinical Professor of Global Health at the New York University School of Global Public Health and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine. She is President Emeritus of The New York Academy of Medicine and Immediate Past President... Read More →
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Jeffrey L. Sturchio, PhD

Chairman, International Society for Urban Health
Jeffrey L. Sturchio is Chairman of the International Society for Urban Health anc Chairman of Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria.  He is also past Chairman and CEO at Rabin Martin, a global health strategy consulting firm, and former President and CEO of the... Read More →
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Giselle Sebag, MPH

Executive Director, International Society for Urban Health
Giselle Sebag, MPH, LEED AP, is the Executive Director of the International Society for Urban Health. She is a globally recognized urban health leader with over 15 years of experience advising governments, multilaterals, NGOs, and private sector companies and practitioners to develop... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

14:00 GMT+01

Plenary 4 - Ensuring Health in a Changing Climate: Building Resilient and Comprehensive Urban Health Systems
Wednesday November 20, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
As climate change continues to challenge global health systems, the need for resilient, adaptive, and financially sustainable solutions has never been greater. This session will focus on how health systems can both mitigate their environmental impact and address the changing prevention, infrastructure, and service needs of vulnerable populations. The panel will explore the evolving role of health systems in anticipating and managing climate-driven health effects, while fostering collaborations across sectors to promote upstream action on the social determinants of health. Additionally, speakers will highlight innovative financing strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation, emphasizing how investments can support the development of healthy, resilient cities. Discussions will include approaches to advancing equity, ensuring sustainable urban health delivery, and securing the necessary financial resources to drive long-term climate and health solutions.
Moderators
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Jo Ivey Boufford, MD

Board, International Society for Urban Health
Jo Ivey Boufford, MD, is Clinical Professor of Global Health at the New York University School of Global Public Health and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine. She is President Emeritus of The New York Academy of Medicine and Immediate Past President... Read More →
Speakers
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Ann Aerts, MD

Head, Novartis Foundation
Ann Aerts is Head of the Novartis Foundation, an organization committed to transform the health of low-income populations, by leveraging the power of data, digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to reimagine health and care around the world.Ann holds a Degree in Medicine... Read More →
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Mamka Anyona, DrPH

Lead for Policy, Strategy and Operations, United Nations’ Health4Life Fund
Mamka Anyona is a global health professional with more than a decade of experience working in government, academia, philanthropy, and international organizations.Prior to joining the UN Health4Life Fund, Mamka supported the establishment of UNICEF’s programming for the prevention... Read More →
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Emilia Carrera, MPH

Director in Health, The Rockefeller Foundation
Emilia Carrera serves as a Director for the Health Initiative at The Rockefeller Foundation. In her role, Emilia develops and manages a portfolio focusing on responding to the impact of climate change on human health by leveraging climate information for health decision and action... Read More →
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Julian A. Macrone

Community Development Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Julian is a Community Development Specialist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Julian supports the New York Fed’s convening, research, and thought leadership on climate resilience, health equity, and impact investing, as well as the Community Development team’s internationally... Read More →
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Jonathan Oriki, BSc.Med

Youth Advisor, UN-HABITAT
Jonathan Oriki is a 23-year-old multi-award-winning youth advocate, environmentalist, and social justice activist from Kenya. He recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from Kenya Methodist University. He currently serves as the African Youth Representative... Read More →
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Glyn Richards

Group Director of Sustainability, Bupa
Glyn is Bupa’s Group Director of Sustainability, member of Bupa's Strategic Development Forum and a proud sustainability solutionist.Reporting into Bupa’s Chief Sustainability and People Officer, Glyn is responsible for the design and implementation of Bupa's global sustainability... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:30 GMT+01

Breakout Session 7: Oral Abstract Presentations, Casablanca
Wednesday November 20, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
15:30pm - 15:45pm — Jatin Dhingra
101 Integrated mental healthcare in urban primary settings: Enhancing resilience against climate-induced anxiety and mental health challenges in Madhya Pradesh, India

15:45pm - 16:00pm — Salma Mohamed Mahmoud Elshafie
223 Empowering Young Researchers: Play for all, towards inclusive public spaces for young women in Cairo

16:00pm - 16:15pm — Georgia Dyer
21 Urban Burden of Disease Estimation for Policy Making: Health impact assessment of environmental stressors

16:15pm – 16:30pm — Carlota Sáenz de Tejada
44 Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in dense urban areas: key findings from households in Barcelona (Spain)

16:30pm - 16:45pm — Peter M Macharia
30 Validating self-recording temperature dataloggers and assessing the representativeness of satellite imagery estimates in Lubumbashi city, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

16:45pm - 17:00pm — Jorge Raúl Zapata-Restrepo
198 Aging Cities: How Can We Use Co-Creation to Transform Urban Spaces into Healthy and Inclusive Environments? Insights from the EngAGE4Change Project in Barcelona.

Moderators
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Christelle Lahoud

Programme Management Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Christelle is a Lebanese Architect and Programme Management Officer working at UN-Habitat's HQ in Nairobi, Kenya. She is coordinating the urban health workstream and supports the work of planning for social inclusion and equity under the Planning, Finance and Economy section. Her work focuses on mainstreaming gender in planning processes, engaging vulnerable groups in city... Read More →
Speakers
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Salma Mohamed Mahmoud Elshafie

UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
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Carlota Sáenz de Tejada

PhD, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain
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Georgia Dyer

Predoctoral researcher, Barcelona Institute for Global Health
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Peter Macharia

Senior Postdoctoral researcher, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Belgium
I am a geospatial epidemiologist interested in spatial health metrics for an improved understanding of disparities and vulnerabilities at high spatial resolution in sub-Saharan Africa.My current work involves measuring local temperature and humidity within cities in Africa, defining... Read More →
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Jatin Dhingra

Specialist - Urban Health, PATH
Master's in Public health with PMD Pro Certified Management Professional and an International Visitor Leadership Program on Combatting Infectious Diseases by US Department of States alumni. I have around 12 years of experience across health systems strengthening, urban health, primary... Read More →
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Jorge Raúl Zapata-Restrepo

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Fellow, Blanquerna - Ramon Llull University
Hi everyone, pleasure to connect! My name is Jorge and I am trained as an architect, community planner and urban designer. As a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Fellow at Health CASCADE EU H2020, I am co-designing a behaviour change intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour and loneliness... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
03 Casablanca Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:30 GMT+01

Breakout Session 7: Oral Abstract Presentations, Mogador
Wednesday November 20, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
15:30pm - 15:45pm — Jessica Huang
203 Case Study of a Zero-Energy Automatic Chlorination System in Informal Urban Settlements and Displaced Communities

15:45pm - 16:00pm — Ummay Ferhin Sultana
132 Assessment of Health Services Delivery in Climate Vulnerable Areas of Bangladesh

16:00pm - 16:15pm — Waleska Caiaffa
109 Association among ambient temperatures and physical activity in Latin American countries: Evidence from the SALURBAL Project

16:15pm - 16:30pm — Ivy Chumo
​177 Co-creating an informal social accountability process for water, sanitation and hygiene services in childcare centres in Nairobi’s informal settlements

16:30pm - 16:45pm — Louise Kielgast
99 Networks of social infrastructure for stronger community resilience

16:45pm - 17:00pm — Nilesh Kumar
1 Local governments are key to financing sustainable urban health programs: The Challenge Initiative’s experience mobilizing local resources for sexual and reproductive health
Moderators Speakers
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Louise Kielgast

Portfolio Director of Urban Health, Gehl Architects
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Nilesh Kumar

William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, USA
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Jessica Huang

Co-Founder / Consultant, Zimba Water / World Bank
Jessica Huang is a consultant with the Climate and Health Program at the World Bank and a co-founder of Zimba Water, a social enterprise that provides safe drinking water in communities without access to treatment services. Trained as an environmental engineer, they earned their doctorate... Read More →
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Waleska Caiaffa, MD, MPH, PhD

Professor, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
After training as a pediatrician, Dr. Waleska Caiaffa obtained training in public health at Bloomberg Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (master and post-doctoral) and at the Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG (doctoral degree). She served as a full professor of Epidemiology... Read More →
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Ummay Ferhin Sultana

Senior Office, Planning and Development (NCD, Urban Health, Policy)), Eminence Associates for Social Development
She has worked extensively in the prevention and control of NCDs, developing tools and building capacity and raising awareness to enable healthier populations. 
Wednesday November 20, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
04 Mogador Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:30 GMT+01

79 Access to and uptake of healthy diets in the context of climate crisis: lessons from research in 10 African and Asian cities on developing climate-resilient urban food systems
Wednesday November 20, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
The escalation of global political, economic and ecological crises and associated price surges has contributed to interdependent forms of malnutrition – undernutrition, overweight and obesity –- with enduring societal consequences. Poor and marginalised urban residents are already vulnerable to food insecurity as well as diet -related communicable and non-communicable diseases in the context of low and precarious incomes, inadequate market, road, water and sanitation and health service infrastructures, and the proliferation of unhealthy processed foods. Movement restrictions during the Covid pandemic exposed fragilities in urban food systems particularly for the urban poor and those living in informal urban settlements. Changing weather patterns are creating further vulnerabilities by increasing food production uncertainties as well as exacerbating existing infrastructural fragilities. Additional axes of vulnerability that intersect with low incomes are gender, age, disability and migrant/refugee status. Developing climate resilient urban food and health systems faces further challenges related to political settlements and related governance arrangements, including fragmented accountabilities for food production, food distribution, water and sanitation, roads and health services, between municipal and national governments.


This session shares findings from research conducted in 5 African cities through the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) and from research conducted through the ARISE consortium (Accountability for Urban Health Equity) in 5 cities in India and Bangladesh. We will begin the session by sharing the conceptual framework on Access to and Uptake of Healthy Diets developed by ACRC Health, Wellbeing and Nutrition domain researchers, which aims to bring together urban health and food systems in the context of political settlements and urban governance. Presenters from Bukavu, Freetown, Kampala, and Nairobi will then share their analysis of barriers and enablers to uptake of healthy diets in their cities, based on exploratory qualitative research with low-income communities, key informants and governance stakeholders. A presenter from India will then share findings from India and Bangladesh on how the right to food was undermined for residents of urban informal settlements during movement restrictions in the Covid pandemic. All presenters will then reflect on the implications for climate resilient food systems. Presenters will speak for up to to 7 minutes each.
Speakers
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Rachel Tolhurst

Reader in Social Science in International Health, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Wednesday November 20, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:30 GMT+01

Atlanta to Beijing: Measuring the effectiveness of air quality actions in a changing urban transportation landscape
Wednesday November 20, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
Cities in particular are at the forefront of innovation and transformation, leading the way for bold climate and air quality action towards a more sustainable and healthier future. In recent years, many cities have implemented actions to improve air quality, such as creating low emission zones or banning diesel vehicles. It is necessary to understand whether these actions are not only effective at reducing emissions, but also at reducing exposures, and in turn, improving public health. A growing body of research to assess the effectiveness of air quality actions at improving public health, known as accountability research, has provided important methodological approaches and lessons learned for connecting public health improvements with specific actions. The Health Effects Institute (HEI) has played a prominent role in accountability research. This session will present an overview of this important field of research, highlight recent policy success stories around the world, the challenges, best practice solutions and the lessons learned for future air quality action in a changing urban transportation landscape.

Accountability Studies on Air Pollution and Health: the HEI Experience and What’s Next.
Dr. Hanna Boogaard, HEI

A Deeper Dive into Accountability Studies on Air Pollution and Health.
Dr. Benjamin Barratt, Imperial College London

Innovative Methods for Proactive Action Against Pollution-Related Events.
Dr. Loren Hopkins, Rice University and Chief Environmental Officer, City of Houston

Rethinking Urban Environments and Health in a Changing Transportation Landscape.
Dr. Cathryn Tonne, Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Moderators
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Elena Craft

Health Effects Institute
Dr. Elena Craft is President and CEO of the Health Effects Institute, an independent researchorganization that provides high-quality, impartial, and relevant science on the health effects of airpollution. She oversees HEI’s efforts to provide public and private decision makers... Read More →
Speakers
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Dr. Hanna Boogaard

Health Effects Institute
Dr. Hanna Boogaard has more than 20 years of experience in air pollution epidemiology. She is aConsultant Principal Scientist at the Health Effects Institute (HEI) in Boston, MA, an independentresearch organization with balanced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency... Read More →
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Benjamin Barratt

Imperial College London
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Dr. Loren Hopkins

Rice University and Chief Environmental Officer, City of Houston
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Cathryn Tonne

Research Professor, Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Cathryn Tonne is an environmental epidemiologist focusing on the health effects of air pollution from outdoor and household sources and their intersection with sustainable development. Her research has investigated exposure patterns and health effects of air pollution in high- as... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
02 Rabat Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:30 GMT+01

Measuring Health Impacts in Public Space, Policies and Interventions
Wednesday November 20, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
Monitoring and evaluation is a key part of good practice for urban interventions. Yet cities and other actors often fail to include impact evaluation as part of the process for their policies and interventions. New tools and low-cost sensors have greatly expanded for researchers, practitioners and citizens to measure environmental exposures and monitor the results. This workshop will explore some of the latest methods and tools for exposures such as air pollution, noise, heat and use of public space. 

Learning objectives:
- to understand the connection between public space and public health 
- to understand the relevance of monitoring and evaluation for health impacts as a mechanism for urban transformation and health promotion
- to demonstrate methodical approaches and tools for monitoring and evaluation of public space interventions related to health
- to provide real-world examples for participants and foster discussion
 
During this workshop (90 min), we will:
• Provide a brief overview of the connection between public space and monitoring and evaluation for health (10 min). 
• Discuss how M&E for health can be used for advocacy, policy and decision making to transform urban spaces (10 min). 
• Introduce Citizen Science approach (10 min)     
• Demonstrate quantitative and qualitative approaches for monitoring and evaluation of public space for environmental exposures including (20 min):         
• Tools for measuring common environmental exposures and community perceptions related to health: noise, air pollution, thermal comfort, green space. 
• Approaches for monitoring and evaluating public space for social interactions and uses connected to health outcomes.
• Observational tools and evaluation designs to measure changes in physical activity, uses and interactions in public space and how these are related to health
• We will explain how this data can be used to estimate health impacts for communitiesand provide practical examples of projects using these methods. (20min) 
• Wrap-up discussion. We will summarize the session and address final questions. (15min)


Speakers
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Carolyn Daher, MPH

Coordinator Urban Planning and Health, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain
Carolyn Daher is a specialist in public health, with university studies in this area (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) and Psychosocial Intervention (Barcelona University). She is currently the Coordinator of the Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative at... Read More →
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Mònica Ubalde

Researcher, Barcelona Institute for Global Health
I am a biologist by training and hold a PhD in Biomedicine and Public Health. As a scientist focused on impact and evidence translation, I lead transdisciplinary research on the built environment and health, with a particular emphasis on school environments. My work explores urban... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:00 GMT+01

Atlas Chats: Cities & Health Special Issue —Climate & Health in the City
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
Join Deepti Adlakha, Associate Professor of Urban Health, Delft Technology Fellow, member of the Cities & Health Editorial Board and Lead Editor of the upcoming Cities & Health Special Issue: Climate and Health in the City, an ISUH & Cities & Health collaboration. Stop by to learn more about the types of submissions we're looking for, the calls for proposals and how to submit your work. 
Speakers
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Deepti Adlakha

Associate Professor, Delft University of Technology
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
10 Atlas Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:00 GMT+01

Atlas Chats: Pikala Bikes
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
Pikala Bikes is an organization launched in 2016 in Marrakech, committed to promoting cycling in Morocco. Our vision revolves around recognizing the bicycle as a catalyst for education, employment and sustainable tourism. Join this talk to learn about how youth employment has framed our understanding of urban health in Marrakech, Agadir and Rabat.

Don’t forget to sign up for our bike tour (16:30-18:00, 21st of Nov), the bike
saddles are filling up quickly!
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
10 Atlas Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:00 GMT+01

Coffee and Networking Break
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
Enjoy a break with coffee and tea provided by our local catering partners, Amal Nonprofit.
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:00 GMT+01

Distilling Reflections Towards Youth Forward Insights Statement
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
Speakers
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Christelle Lahoud

Programme Management Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Christelle is a Lebanese Architect and Programme Management Officer working at UN-Habitat's HQ in Nairobi, Kenya. She is coordinating the urban health workstream and supports the work of planning for social inclusion and equity under the Planning, Finance and Economy section. Her work focuses on mainstreaming gender in planning processes, engaging vulnerable groups in city... Read More →
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Leslie Rubin, MD

Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine
Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine | Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine | Medical Director, The Rubin Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics | Director, Break the Cycle Program... Read More →
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Oumnia Anfer

UNICEF Morocco
Oumnia Anfer is a medical student from the Faculty of medicine and pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco. Her sense of advocacy for Planetary Health and well-being for all led her to be engaged as Regional Lead for PHRC and former Contact point of YOUNGO Health WG as well as a representative... Read More →
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Tolullah Oni, MPH, PhD

Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development & Founder & CEO, University of Cambridge & UrbanBetter
Tolu(llah) Oni is Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development at theUniversity Cambridge and Founder & CEO of UrbanBetter. She is an Extraordinary Professor inArchitecture at University of Pretoria and Honorary Professor in Public Health, University of CapeTown.A... Read More →
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Joy Mutai

Associate Programme Management Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Joy is the Associate Coordination Officer at UN-Habitat. She focuses on inclusive and sustainable development through the development of new tools for public space assessments, city-wide strategies, SDG 11.7.1 methodology, and nature-based solutions. Her responsibilities include monitoring and reporting to donors on public space project imple... Read More →
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Omaima Khalil El Fanne, PhD

President and CEO, Youth For Climate Morocco
As a dedicated environmental engineering researcher and sustainable development professional, Omaima's interest in environmental concerns and climate action extends beyond academics to active advocacy and successful project implementation. As the leader of Youth for Climate Morocco... Read More →
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Goodson Shalubala

Postgraduate Researcher on Environmental Health, The University of Zambia
Goodson Shalubala is currently studying for a Masters of Public Health in Environmental Health at The University of Zambia in the School of Public Health under the Department of Environmental Health, where he is doing a postgraduate research – “An Evaluation of clean cookstove... Read More →
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Claver Adjobi

Doctoral Student, Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Claver Adjobi is currently pursuing his PhD in Medical Entomology at Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, Cocody, in collaboration with the Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques in Côte d'Ivoire. He earned his Master's Degree in Medical Entomology in 2017 from Nangui-Abrogoua... Read More →
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Charity Mumbi Mwangi

Climate Change Specialist, WRI
Charity Mumbi is the Urban Nature Based Solutions Associate at the World Resources Institute (WRI), supporting the Africa Climate Resilient Cities Program in Kenya, through the coordination of Resilient and Equitable Cities program, Green- Gray Infrastructure Accelerator Initiative... Read More →
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Zeina ElZein, PhD

UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board
Dr. Zeina ElZein is UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board member from Egypt and an Assistant Professor of Architecture, specialized in Integrated Urban Water Management, and the Water, Energy and Food Nexus at Helwan University. She is an established Editor and Consultant, who served as... Read More →
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Waziri Mainasara

Coordinator, UrbanBetter Lagos Cityzens Hub
Waziri studied Economics (Bsc and Msc) at the University Of Abuja and University Of Lagos respectively. He is also an Environmentalist, a fitness enthusiast, runner and lover of adventure. His concern for physical and mental health resulted in co-founding "Fit Trackers", a run and... Read More →
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Emeka Iloegbu, MPH

NY Representative, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Emeka Iloegbu is a public health microbiologist and laboratory epidemiologist with over 15 years of experience specializing in Bacteriology, Virology, and Hematology. He is currently a third  year Doctor of Public Health student at New York University School of Global Public Health.Emeka's... Read More →
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Jonathan Oriki, BSc.Med

Youth Advisor, UN-HABITAT
Jonathan Oriki is a 23-year-old multi-award-winning youth advocate, environmentalist, and social justice activist from Kenya. He recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from Kenya Methodist University. He currently serves as the African Youth Representative... Read More →
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Youssra Biare

Youssra Biare is a youth program expert, and program development, She is a MoroccanWoman, an advocate for women and girls, she is a Social and political development, and apeace building professional with a solid experience working with several internationalorganizations. In addition... Read More →
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Mostapha Ben Mouh

Mostapha Ben Mouh is a 22-year-old Master’s student in Educational Technologies and Pedagogical Innovation at the Higher School of Education and Training in Agadir, Morocco. Hailing from a small village in the south of Morocco, he has a strong passion for climate advocacy, despite... Read More →
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Aya Ait El Madani

Member, Youth for Climate Morocco
Aya is a young Moroccan environmental activist and change-maker, currently studying at Hassan IIUniversity, majoring in Electronics, Embedded Systems, and Telecommunications. Alongside herpassion for technology, she is deeply committed to environmental advocacy and strives to raiseawareness... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:00 GMT+01

Poster Session 4
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
Addisu Shewamoltot, Megan Williams
53 The impact of water availability on menstrual health among urban poor in the face of climate change

Aggrey Thuo
45 Integrating nature-based interventions in planning for managing urban health challenges in Kisumu city, Kenya

Alexander Tully
151 From the Inside Out: Shaping Climate-Resilient and Adaptable Spaces through Transforming Professional Ecosystems

Alex Quistberg
296 Poster Presentations Brief Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Collecting Data on Urban Environment for Climate Change and Health Research in Low-Resource Settings

Ana Paula Seraphim
226 Urban Health Ecosystem Services Provision and Its Relationship to the Surrounding Built Environment: A Case Study of Greater London

Andres Useche
140 Designing an Agent-Based Model to Investigate Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Diet

Angela Freitas
252 From data to action: The Healthy Municipalities Atlas as a tool for informed urban policy

Ashok Raisinghani
60 Empowering Urban Communities: Promoting Solar-Powered Urban Health Centers, Emergency Response Services, and RBSK under the USAID-funded Asia Resilient Cities Project in Rajkot, India

Astrid Nédée
34, Visual attention towards building façades in the most energy vulnerable neighbourhoods in Madrid and the relaxing effect of visual coherence

Belen Zapata-Diomedi
59 Modelling environmental exposures and health impacts of built environment scenarios using an agent-based modelling framework: case studies from Australia and United Kingdom

Comfort Ogunleye-Adetona
197 Assessing Residents’ Perception of Urban Air Pollution in Accra Metropolis, Ghana

Dustin Fry
180 Health effects of a vacant lot remediation program on a representative sample of older adults in Philadelphia

Elis Borde
228 Climate Change and Urban Food Insecurity: Insights from Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Eunjeong Kang
218 Development of assessment items for climate change Health Impact Assessment in local governments

Fatema Kashfi
62 Navigating Strategic Purchasing for Equitable Urban Primary Healthcare in Bangladesh: Facilitators and Barriers in the Current Arrangements

Federica Montana
306 Poster Presentations Healthy Urban Design Index (HUDI): How to promote health and environmental quality in European Cities

Iqbal Hossain
137 Understanding usability and gaps of the Urban Immunization Toolkit: A Human Centered Design approach conducted in two states of Nigeria

Johanna Martinez, Ines vanBoom, Shari Jardine
251 Moving Beyond Climate Resiliency to Climate Justice, Locally and Globally

Khadiza Tul Kobra Nahin
150 Health Vulnerability from Heat Waves, Adaptation, and Solutions in Dhaka City Using Validation through Ground Truthing of Satellite Imageries and Qualitative Insights: A Study Protocol

Maliha Khan Majlish
127 Gender Based Violence and its Mental Health Consequences among Urban Women in Bangladesh

Natasha Sharma, Sandra Alexander
238 Toward hope as Practice - Reflections on Transforming a Marginalised Neighborhood through Youth-led Arts

Annabel Nyole, Daphne Randall, Naserian Saruni
240 The root and the vaccine of city - African youth as catalyst for urban vitality and well-being

Maria Jose Palacio, Mohamed Salheen
220 Bridging Knowledge: A Multidisciplinary Method to Measure Urban Health and Well-being

Margub Margub Aref Jahangir
204 UNICEF’s piloting of Model Urban PHC clinics project: A small initiative to handle environmental factors affecting chronic and infectious diseases in targeted urban community.

Mayank Shersiy
102 Strengthening Resilient Urban Health System: Insights from Capacity Assessment and Training Initiatives in Indian Cities

Mohammad Zahirul Islam
111 Coping Strategy and Practice for Securing Household Food and Nutrition for the Climate Emergency Situation

Ndack Diop
200 Using the Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool (WASH-FIT) for Health Systems Strengthening in Dakar

Pallavi Pant
215 OpenAQ: Making Global Air Quality Data Accessible, Interpretable and Actionable for Healthier Cities

Rebecca A Reid
91 Associations between neighbourhood socioeconomic disadvantage and psychological distress among urban Australian adults: longitudinal analysis of the HILDA Survey (2007-2021)

Saiara Lamia Sarah, Farhana Afroz, Utpal Kumar Das
83 Psychological Impact of Cyclone Remal on Children in Coastal Areas: A Qualitative Study in Khulna, Bangladesh

Sangeeta Goel, Kim Martin
9 Local Governments that Graduate from TCI Show Promising Signs of Institutionalization and Sustainability

Sasha Khomenko
92 Health burden and inequities of urban environmental stressors in Sofia, Bulgaria

Sasha Khomenko
93 From urban health research to policy-making: insights from stakeholder consultations in four European cities

Shahin Akter
121 Assessment of the User and Provider Perspectives of Urban Primary Health Care Service Delivery for Nutritional Mainstreaming Initiative in Bangladesh

Fernando Ortega, Shari Jardine
258 Poster Presentations Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Resiliency and Action

Suman Singh
166 Spatial pattern of Climatic Exposure and Multidimensional Poverty in districts of India

Swati Mahajan
71 Hyperlocal Interventions and Strategies for Climate Resilient Healthcare Facilities, Workplaces and Communities: Case Study from India

Syed Ayub Qutub
231 impact of prolonged muggy weather on urban well being and measures to ameliorate: a case study of 2024 Karachi heat wave

Tamara Lungman
106 Co-benefits of nature-based solutions: a health impact assessment of the Barcelona Green Corridor (Eixos Verds) Plan

Waleska Caiaffa
242 Inequalities in self-rated health among Brazilian older adults (50+): evidence from Elsi-Urbe study

Weronika Gasior
153 Green care for mental health: equity and its main players. Analysis of stakeholders & insights from the GreenME project.

Yan Wu
120 Public participation in low-carbon city transition——An Exploration of Millenials’ low-carbon behaviour, a case study in China

Zakaria Oulad
260 Poster Presentations Elevating Urban Health through Quality of Life initiatives in emerging cities
Speakers
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Fernando Ortega, MD.,MA., PhD.

Principal Professor and Researcher, College of Health Sciences Universidad San Francisco de Quito
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Tamara Iungman

Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, Spain
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Farhana Afroz

Project Lead for Bangladesh and Regional Lead for GESI, USAID-Asia Resilient Cities Project, Brac
Development expert with 20 plus years of experience managing increasingly complex and high value projects in gender and equality, protection, resilience, sustainable urban growth, civil society strengthening, human rights and governance,
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Shahin Akter

Eminence Associates for Social Development, Bangladesh
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Elis Borde

Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)/ OSUBH
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Utpal Kumar Das

BRAC, Khulna, Bangladesh, Officer- MERL & Communications, Asia Resilient Cities
An Urban and Rural planner involved in urban/local development initiatives since last 10 years in coastal cities of Bangladesh focusing MERL. Has exprience and expertise  on multi dimensional geo- socio/economic/community planning and development approach.
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Ndack Diop

PATH, Dakar, Senegal
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Angela Freitas

Geographer. Urban health researcher, University of Coimbra PT
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Weronika Gasior

NeuroLandscape, Warsaw, Poland
MZ

Mohammad Zahirul Islam

Embassy of Sweden, Bangladesh
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Margub Aref Jahangir

Health Specialist, UNICEF, Bangladesh
Health specialist with a medical degree and 27 years of experience in public health, primarily focused on urban primary health care. Currently working with UNICEF to implement a demonstration project for model urban primary health care service delivery, known as "Aalo Clinics... Read More →
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Eun Jeong Kang

Professor, Soonchunhyang University
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Fatema Kashfi

Research Associate, ARK Foundation, Bangladesh
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Maliha Khan Majlish

Senior Technical and Development Officer, Eminence ; Project Associate, BUHN, Eminence Associates for Social Development; Bangladesh Urban Health Network (BUHN)
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Kim Martin

Sr. Program Officer II, Communications, TCI, Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Federica Montana

ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain
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Khadiza Tul Kobra Nahin

Research Associate, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Comfort Ogunleye-Adetona

lecturer at geo & Reg. Planning, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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Zakaria Oulad

Elected councillor at the City of Agadir & VP of the Urban and Smart City comity | o Member of UN Habitat – Quality of Life Initiative expert group, Agadir City Council, Agadir, Morocco
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Maria Jose Palacio

Urban Health Planner and Researcher
I’m Maria Jose Palacio, an urban health and sustainable design professional passionate about creating cities that enhance well-being and resilience. With experience at UN-Habitat and expertise in urban planning, community engagement, and project management, I focus on integrating... Read More →
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Pallavi Pant

Health Effects Institute
Pallavi Pant is the Head of Global Health at HEI. With more than 15 years of experience, her work focuses on air pollution and health research and public engagement, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. She is committed towards fostering science-policy translation and... Read More →
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Waleska Caiaffa, MD, MPH, PhD

Professor, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
After training as a pediatrician, Dr. Waleska Caiaffa obtained training in public health at Bloomberg Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (master and post-doctoral) and at the Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG (doctoral degree). She served as a full professor of Epidemiology... Read More →
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Alex Quistberg

Associate Research Professor, Drexel University
Alex Quistberg is Associate Research Professor in the Urban Health Collaborative and the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health. He also has a courtesy appointment as Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine in Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia.His current research... Read More →
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Syed Ayub Qutub

PIEDAR, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Rebecca A Reid

PhD Candidate, Victoria University
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Saiara Lamia Sarah

Junior Officer Research and Documentation, Asia Resilient Cities, BRAC, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Ms Ana Paula Seraphim

PhD Candidate, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Mayank Shersiy

Manager - HSS
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Addisu Shewamoltot

Splash International, Ethiopia
IH

Iqbal Hossain

Immunization Technical Adviser, JSI
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Megan Williams

Splash International, USA
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:00 - 17:30 GMT+01
08 Souk Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:30 GMT+01

Breakout Session 8: Oral Abstract Presentations, Casablanca
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
17:30pm - 17:45pm — Aimee Afable
128 Urban Stress and Adverse Maternal Health: Perspectives from NYC

17:45pm - 18:00pm — Natalie Mueller
23 Urban neighborhood accessibility, mobility behaviors, environmental exposure levels and health impacts in 5 Spanish cities: results of the ECOMOV and UBDPolicy projects

18:00pm - 18:15pm — David Kocman
222 Urban Cycling Living Lab: Experiences in Organizing and Implementing Sensor-Enhanced ICT Infrastructure

18:15pm - 18:30pm — Fatema Kashfi
90 Evaluating Active Transportation Policies to Promote Physical Activity and Combat Non-Communicable Diseases in Urban Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study
Moderators Speakers
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Fatema Kashfi

Research Associate, ARK Foundation, Bangladesh
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
03 Casablanca Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:30 GMT+01

224 Young Gamechangers: Empowering young people in a changing climate
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
As urban populations surge, fostering inclusive governance has never been more essential. Young people, as active contributors to urban life and stakeholders in their cities' future, are often sidelined in decision-making processes. In response, UN-Habitat is spearheading the Young Gamechangers Initiative (YGI) in partnership with WHO, a dynamic effort to empower youth voices in urban governance, focusing on building climate-resilient, healthier cities.

Climate change brings deep-seated challenges to young people’s well-being, not only through its physical impacts but also by affecting their mental health and sense of security. From eco-anxiety to the psychological toll of extreme weather events, the stresses of climate change touch every aspect of their lives. If we are to build sustainable cities, young people must have a hand in designing environments that support mental resilience and physical well-being. YGI addresses these challenges head-on, equipping youth with tools for meaningful engagement in urban governance, amplifying their voices, and ensuring their perspectives inform sustainable urban development.

Join us for this panel discussion as UN-Habitat and young leaders share the transformative power of youth engagement in creating climate-resilient cities. Participants will learn about the diverse tools and approaches young people use and explore successful examples.

Young Gamechangers Initiative:https://www.unhabitatyouth.org/en/young-gamechangers​​​
Speakers
avatar for Zeina ElZein, PhD

Zeina ElZein, PhD

UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board
Dr. Zeina ElZein is UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board member from Egypt and an Assistant Professor of Architecture, specialized in Integrated Urban Water Management, and the Water, Energy and Food Nexus at Helwan University. She is an established Editor and Consultant, who served as... Read More →
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Jonathan Oriki, BSc.Med

Youth Advisor, UN-HABITAT
Jonathan Oriki is a 23-year-old multi-award-winning youth advocate, environmentalist, and social justice activist from Kenya. He recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from Kenya Methodist University. He currently serves as the African Youth Representative... Read More →
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Hyung-Tae Kim

Technical Officer - Urban Health, World Health Organization (WHO)
Hyung-Tae is a Technical Officer at the cross-cutting Urban Health team at the World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. In this role, he contributes to developing global strategic frameworks, implementing country/city-level projects (including the Young... Read More →
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Joy Mutai

Associate Programme Management Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Joy is the Associate Coordination Officer at UN-Habitat. She focuses on inclusive and sustainable development through the development of new tools for public space assessments, city-wide strategies, SDG 11.7.1 methodology, and nature-based solutions. Her responsibilities include monitoring and reporting to donors on public space project imple... Read More →
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Christelle Lahoud

Programme Management Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Christelle is a Lebanese Architect and Programme Management Officer working at UN-Habitat's HQ in Nairobi, Kenya. She is coordinating the urban health workstream and supports the work of planning for social inclusion and equity under the Planning, Finance and Economy section. Her work focuses on mainstreaming gender in planning processes, engaging vulnerable groups in city... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
02 Rabat Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:30 GMT+01

61 Integrating Systems Thinking for Climate-Resilient Urban Planning: ARC’s Inclusive Strategy in Asian Cities
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
The USAID-funded Asia Resilient Cities (ARC) Project is leading the integration of resilience into urban planning and development in secondary cities across Asia, including Khulna (Bangladesh), Rajkot (India), Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic), Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), and Makassar (Indonesia). ARC employs a systems thinking approach to tackle complex urban challenges, promote sustainable growth, support low-carbon infrastructure, and incorporate climate-conscious strategies to create adaptable urban environments.

ARC’s methodology begins with a co-creation phase that actively engages diverse stakeholders, fostering a collaborative systems thinking mindset. This comprehensive approach examines urban issues in their entirety, identifies overlapping challenges, and builds strong relationships among residents, governments, and other key players. Central to ARC’s strategy is the development of system maps, which visually represent the intricate connections between perspectives, behaviors, and structures within city systems. These maps are essential for identifying problem areas, prioritizing interventions, and crafting tailored action plans for each city.

A cornerstone of ARC’s approach is its commitment to inclusivity. By incorporating the voices of marginalized and vulnerable populations through community listening and feedback sessions, ARC ensures that traditionally excluded groups are integral to the planning process. This inclusivity not only enriches the system's maps but also ensures that solutions are representative, equitable, and sustainable. ARC’s adaptive framework, guided by the resilience principles of Biggs et al. (2012) allows for continuous refinement based on real-time data and feedback. This dynamic approach ensures that ARC’s interventions remain relevant and effective, fostering cities that can adapt to climate change while prioritizing upstream environmental prevention.

In this panel, we will present how ARC’s systems thinking processes contribute to building effective and sustainable approaches to climate-resilient and adaptable urban environments. We will highlight the practical applications of this innovative approach, featuring a city government representative from one of the partner cities who will share their experiences and successes. This session aims to provide insights for donors, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to creating inclusive, equitable, and sustainable initiatives for enhancing urban resilience in the face of climate change.
Speakers
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Micaela Arthur

Senior Health Advisor, Special Populations, US Agency for International Development, Asia Bureau Office of Technical Services
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Alsa Bakhtawar

Regional Facilitator, JSI Research & Training Institute
I’m a field-tested researcher and hands-on facilitator with a passion for turning urban resilience ideas into real change. I am passionate about bridging the gap between grassroots insights and high-level policy to drive urban resilience. My approach centers on empowering communities... Read More →
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Pallavi Gupta

Project Director, JSI Research & Training Institute
Pallavi Gupta has over 16 years of experience as an international development practitioner. She currently leads the USAID-funded Asia Resilient Cities (ARC) Project, that addresses cross-cutting urban development challenges across Bangladesh, India, Mongolia, the Kyrgyz Republic... Read More →
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Farhana Afroz

Project Lead for Bangladesh and Regional Lead for GESI, USAID-Asia Resilient Cities Project, Brac
Development expert with 20 plus years of experience managing increasingly complex and high value projects in gender and equality, protection, resilience, sustainable urban growth, civil society strengthening, human rights and governance,
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:30 GMT+01

UIR-IPORA One Health Approaches to Enhance Urban Health Resilience: Addressing Environmental Stressors and Disease Impacts
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
Preformed Panel : UIR-IPORA One Health Approaches to Enhance Urban Health Resilience: Addressing Environmental Stressors and Disease Impacts In : https://sched.co/1jpX3
Organized by: International University of Rabat (UIR) in collaboration with the IPORA Project (CGS/UIR)
Lead Organizers

• Prof. Nawal Benabdallah - Professor & Researcher, Higher School of Architecture of Rabat, Architecture, Urban Innovation and Heritage Laboratory (UIH Lab), College of Engineering & Architecture, International University of Rabat (UIR)
• Prof. Ihsane Hmamouchi - Professor & researcher, International Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Research Center (CReSS), Vice-Dean of the International Faculty of Medicine of Rabat, International University of Rabat (UIR)
Session Description
In recent years, the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health has become increasingly evident, leading to the adoption of the "One Health" approach. This approach recognizes that the health of people is closely linked to the health of animals and our shared environment.
Urban areas are particularly vulnerable to the health effects of environmental stressors, including air pollution, water contamination, and climate change. This roundtable will explore interdisciplinary strategies to address the impact of these stressors on chronic and infectious diseases, focusing on improving urban health resilience within the "One Health" framework.
The session will bring together experts in clinical epidemiology, urban health, environmental sciences, and public health to discuss innovative approaches to mitigate the health effects of environmental stressors in urban settings. Speakers will examine the complex interactions between environmental factors and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders, and infectious diseases, and discuss evidence-based interventions to improve urban health resilience.
The panel will explore how urban planning, policy development, and community engagement can contribute to creating resilient cities that prioritize health equity and sustainability, ensuring the inclusion of vulnerable populations such as migrants. This session aims to highlight the importance of collaborative efforts between medical, urban, and environmental sciences to develop comprehensive disease prevention and control strategies.
Key discussion topics include
1. Identifying environmental stressors and their impact on urban health outcomes
2. Implementing interdisciplinary approaches to combat the health effects of air pollution, water contamination, and climate change
3. Strengthening health systems and public health infrastructure to enhance urban health resilience through the "One Health" approach
4. Promoting community engagement and participatory approaches in urban health interventions
5. Addressing social determinants of health to reduce vulnerability and enhance adaptive capacity of urban populationsRoundtable Composition
Urban Health Strategies: Integrating Health, Environment, and Innovation
• Prof. Najia Hajjaj-Hassouni - Dean of the College of Health Sciences, Director of the Health Sciences Research Center (CreSS), International University of Rabat (UIR), Member of the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco, Member of the French Academy of Medicine
Theme: Urban Planning Favorable to the 3 Healths: A Response to the Triple Planetary Crisis
• Prof. Asmae Arbaoui - University Professor, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Sciences, Director of the Energy Thermodynamics Laboratory
Theme: An Innovative and Interdisciplinary Vision of Urbanism, Where Energy, Water, and Pollution Management Combine to Improve Both the Energy Efficiency of Cities and the Health of Their Inhabitants
• Prof. Ihsane Hmamouchi – Professor & researcher, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Research Center (CReSS), Vice-Dean of Faculty of Medicine, International University of Rabat (UIR)
Theme: Addressing Urban Health Challenges Through Communication, Collaboration, and Innovation
International Perspectives on Urban Health: From Brazilian Experience to Moroccan Implementation
• Prof. Waleska Teixeira Caiaffa - Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Director of the Belo Horizonte Urban Health Observatory (OSUBH)
Theme: Experiences of the Belo Horizonte Urban Health Observatory
• Prof. Elis Borde - Associate Professor, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Theme: Qualitative and Participatory Methods for Stakeholder Engagement and Community Resilience: Insights from the Urban Health Observatory (OSUBH)
• Prof. Simone Marques de Sousa Safe - PhD in Geography from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Coordinator and professor of the Landscape Architecture master 1 course at IEC/PUC Minas.
Theme: Salutogenic Landscape as an Approach to Better Qualify and Distribute Vegetated Open Spaces in the Urban Environment
• Prof. Nawal Benabdallah - Professor & Researcher, Higher School of Architecture of Rabat, Architecture, Urban Innovation and Heritage Laboratory (UIH Lab), College of Engineering & Architecture, International University of Rabat (UIR)
Theme: Healthy Urban Planning in Morocco: From International Expertise to Local Action
Policy, Governance, and Management for Healthy Cities
• Prof. Abdellatif Bouazza - Professor & Researcher, Mohammed V University (UM5), Country Director of UN-Habitat in Morocco
Theme: Integration of Health in Urban Development Policies in Morocco
• Prof. Zineb Omary - Professor & Researcher, Sciences Po Rabat, Center For Global Studies (CGS), Coordinator of IPORA (Interdisciplinary Policy-Oriented Research On Africa), International University of Rabat (UIR)
Theme: Public Policies and Governance for Urban Health in Africa: Towards Interdisciplinary Approaches
• Prof. Oussama Alami Marrouni - Professor & Researcher, School of Aerospace & Automotive Engineering (SAAE), College of Engineering & Architecture, In charge of Rankings, Coordonnator of WP2 IPORA (Interdisciplinary Policy-Oriented Research On Africa), International University of Rabat (UIR)
Theme: Management for sustainable cities instead of healthy cities
This diverse panel brings together expertise from architecture, urban planning, public health, environmental sciences, and policy-making, offering a truly interdisciplinary approach to addressing urban health challenges within the One Health framework.
Through interactive discussions and case studies, this panel aims to provide valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, health professionals, researchers, and community stakeholders working to promote urban health resilience and mitigate the health impacts of environmental stressors.
We invite policymakers, urban planners, health professionals, researchers, and community stakeholders to join us for this critical discussion on the future of healthy, resilient, and inclusive urban environments. /End of text
Speakers
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Nawal Benabdallah

Professor & Researcher, International University of Rabat
Nawal Benabdallah is an architect and holds a PhD in Geography, specializing in "Environmental Management and Sustainable Development". A graduate of the National School of Architecture in 2000, she worked as an independent architect for nearly twenty years. In 2016, she obtained... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
04 Mogador Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:30 GMT+01

Film Screening—Health Equity Trends: Stories from the Field
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
Screening and discussion of short videos from India, Kenya, Thailand, Uganda and the US highlighting remarkable stories of community–led equitable development and health equity trends around the world.
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Videos presented are part of the ISUH Accelerating City Equity (ACE) Project. See the ACE Active-Learning Resource Center for insights from experienced practitioners and practical guidance to drive greater health equity around the world, including a case study library, a starter kit and more stories from the field—short films sharing inspiring and complex healthy equity stories from around the world.
Speakers
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Camilla Calamandrei

Storytelling and Content Development, Rolling River Films - ISUH ACE
Camilla leads story telling and content development for the Accelerating City Equity (ACE) program telling inspiring stories of human-centered, cost-effective, sustainable development projects around the world that improve health and well-being, decrease environmental damage, and... Read More →
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Giselle Sebag, MPH

Executive Director, International Society for Urban Health
Giselle Sebag, MPH, LEED AP, is the Executive Director of the International Society for Urban Health. She is a globally recognized urban health leader with over 15 years of experience advising governments, multilaterals, NGOs, and private sector companies and practitioners to develop... Read More →
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Marina Kolovou

Urban designer and researcher, ACHR
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

17:30 GMT+01

143 Democratizing Immersive Geospatial Planning for better Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Scenarios
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
For over a century, engineers, architects, and planners have engaged the public through artistic renderings of planned projects. Today, interactive, immersive geospatial visualization technologies, advanced by the gaming tech revolution, are enabling active participation in climate mitigation and adaptation decision-making within community development.
In this workshop, we showcase work with graduate students at the Patel College of Global Sustainability and the USF Tampa 3D Access Lab. Courses such as “Sustainable Tourism,” “Envisioning Sustainability,” and “The Sustainability Design Laboratory” involve creating “digital twins” of homes, neighborhoods, and communities, allowing collaborative exploration of sustainability scenarios.


We blend recorded videos and photos of projects like modeling Florida’s I-4 highway to demonstrate wildlife crossing tunnels and planning urban biodigesters in South America. Attendees will create a mock-up of Marrakesh using online tools, guiding them through creating a 360 “skybox” and landscape environment with Google Maps, Streetview, and Blender GIS. This mock-up is brought into Spatial.io for collaborative visit by attendees in which they put in their own digital assets, photos, notes, and memos.
These techniques foster solution-oriented thinking more effectively than traditional 2D presentations. We demonstrate their use by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Curriculum team to visualize shared decision-making spaces, making them accessible through XR (extensible reality).


At USF Tampa, we utilize Blender 3D, Unity 3D, Sketchfab, drone, and cell phone photogrammetry, and platforms like Spatial.io and Gravity Sketch to create “digital twins” of significant landscapes in Florida. These interactive spaces are shared with students and stakeholders on cell phones, tablets, computers, and VR headsets, exploring infrastructure variations like bike paths, permeable paving, renewable energy, wildlife crossings, and rewilding areas.
We include marginalized voices in development discussions by hosting online meet-ups in simulations with indigenous and subaltern groups worldwide. Using Gravity Sketch’s collaborative design feature, we co-create 3D models of wood gasifiers and urban biodigesters with stakeholders in Canada, Fiji, and Colombia.


Attendees will experience Gravity Sketch collaboration in the Quest 3 AR headset, creating a digital twin to visit on their devices using Spatial.io. This fosters deeper discussions on democratizing immersive geospatial planning, essential for climate mitigation and adaptation in our urbanizing world.
Wednesday November 20, 2024 17:30 - 18:30 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

19:00 GMT+01

Networking Dinner *Ticketed Event
Wednesday November 20, 2024 19:00 - 21:00 GMT+01
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 20th Annual International Conference on Urban Health's Networking Dinner, set against the stunning backdrop of the 5-star Kasbah Agafay Hotel & Spa. Just 20 minutes from the city center, this luxurious oasis in the Moroccan desert offers an enchanting escape into traditional architecture, lush gardens, and the mesmerizing rhythms of local Gnawa and oud music.

Savor a dynamic cocktail dinatoire under the stars, indulge in exquisite wines while connecting with urban health leaders from around the world in an intimate and inspiring setting. With transportation provided from the conference venue, your focus can be on making lasting connections.

Tickets are limited to just 150 guests to ensure a meaningful experience. Don't miss your chance to be part of this exclusive event—once tickets are sold out, they are gone! Secure your spot now for an evening that promises to be the highlight of the conference.

RSVP

Note: Networking Dinner Experience can be booked as an add-on to your conference ticket.
Speakers
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Safwane Mouwafaq

Université Mohammed VI des Sciences de la Santé
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Yossef Ben-Meir, PhD

President, High Atlas Foundation
Yossef has been dedicated to the field of international development since joining the Peace Corps in Morocco (1993-1995). Dr. Ben-Meir is currently a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and was a faculty member at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Al Akhawayn... Read More →
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Carolyn Daher, MPH

Coordinator Urban Planning and Health, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain
Carolyn Daher is a specialist in public health, with university studies in this area (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) and Psychosocial Intervention (Barcelona University). She is currently the Coordinator of the Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative at... Read More →
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Gayle Souter-Brown, PhD

Special Envoy, International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)
Author of Landscape and Urban Design for Health and WellBeing, Using Healing, Sensory and Therapeutic Gardens (2014, Routledge Press, London) Dr Souter-Brown is a practicing landscape architect, public health researcher and policy writer, community wellbeing consultant, holistic systems... Read More →
Wednesday November 20, 2024 19:00 - 21:00 GMT+01
Kasbah Agafay Hotel & Spa
 
Thursday, November 21
 

08:00 GMT+01

Registration, Morning Networking, Tea & Coffee
Thursday November 21, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 GMT+01
Coffee, tea, and light bites will be provided in our foyer for you to enjoy before we begin the first plenary of the day.

Please make sure to register upon arrival to the museum if you have not done so already.
Thursday November 21, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

08:00 GMT+01

ISUH Expert Advisory Council Breakfast *By Invitation Only
Thursday November 21, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 GMT+01
Join us for a special breakfast gathering of the ISUH Expert Advisory Council (EAC) members at ICUH 2024, bringing together current members dedicated to advancing urban health and guiding ISUH’s strategic direction in research, programming, and policy.

This event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow council members, share insights, and collaborate on strengthening ISUH’s global impact. Together, we’ll explore ways to ensure ISUH activities continue to drive meaningful progress in urban health and health equity worldwide.
Speakers
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Carlos Dora, MD, PhD

Board Vice Chair, International Society for Urban Health
Dr. Carlos Dora has a distinguished career in global public health and environment. Until recently, he coordinated the WHO’s global work on health impacts of sector policies (energy, transport, housing, extractive industry) and on articulating a global response to air pollution... Read More →
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Francisco Obando

Consultant - Strengthening Capacities for Urban Health, World Health Organization (WHO)
Francisco was born in Quito, Ecuador, and grew up in Canada before returning to Quito to work. His career began in urban planning and has evolved to focus on urban health in resource-limited contexts.Before IHTM, Francisco worked for the municipality of Quito leading a healthy neighbourhoods... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 08:00 - 09:00 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

09:00 GMT+01

Plenary 5 - Shifting Borders: The Migration of Infectious Diseases in Warming Cities
Thursday November 21, 2024 09:00 - 10:00 GMT+01
This session will examine the alarming rise in infectious diseases fueled by climate change, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions like Africa. Climate change has created ideal breeding grounds for vector-borne diseases such as dengue fever, malaria, Zika, and chikungunya, as sustained urban growth, especially in informal settlements, become hotbeds for mosquito populations. Recent outbreaks of water-borne diseases like cholera, driven by flooding and water contamination, as well as the resurgence of diseases like mpox, will also be discussed. The panel will explore how urban environments exacerbate the spread of these diseases, focusing on the intersection of climate migration, urban expansion, and the breakdown of infrastructure in developing areas. Through a multivariate lens, we will discuss groundbreaking solutions, from innovations in vaccination development to built environment interventions and policy changes aimed at preventing the spread of infectious diseases. 
Moderators
avatar for Sarah Ruel-Bergeron

Sarah Ruel-Bergeron

Director of Strategic Initiatives & Healthy Housing, International Society for Urban Health
Sarah Ruel Bergeron, RA is the Director of Programs & Healthy Housing at the International Society for Urban Health. She is a licensed architect and global health expert who has won awards and international recognition for her previous work for Archive Global, implementing housing... Read More →
Speakers
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Rachid Wahabi

Chief, Environmental Health Division, Health and Health Protection Ministry of the Kingdom of Morocco.
Rachid Wahabi is a member of the WHO international network of “experts in the evaluation of chemical origin health risks”, and the “RegNet” international network that groups drinking water managers from different countries. He coordinates various technical areas relevant to... Read More →
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Claver Adjobi

Doctoral Student, Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Claver Adjobi is currently pursuing his PhD in Medical Entomology at Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, Cocody, in collaboration with the Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques in Côte d'Ivoire. He earned his Master's Degree in Medical Entomology in 2017 from Nangui-Abrogoua... Read More →
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Fofana Diakaridia, PhD

Deputy Head, Anti-Vectorial Control at the National Institute of Public Health (INHP), Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene, and Universal Health Coverage in Côte d'Ivoire
Dr. Diakaridia oversees several initiatives, including the INHP-Endeavour Mining project combating malaria vectors in Zouan-Hounien and nearby mining-affected villages. He is responsible for entomological surveillance of arboviruses in Côte d'Ivoire and serves on the West African... Read More →
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Emeka Iloegbu, MPH

NY Representative, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Emeka Iloegbu is a public health microbiologist and laboratory epidemiologist with over 15 years of experience specializing in Bacteriology, Virology, and Hematology. He is currently a third  year Doctor of Public Health student at New York University School of Global Public Health.Emeka's... Read More →
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Sindhu Ravishankar, MPhil

Vice President of Global Health Strategies, Fast Track Cities
Sindhu Ravishankar is the Vice President of Global Health Strategy at the Fast-Track Cities Institute the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care. For the past decade, she has worked on the Fast-Track Cities initiative which is global partnership between over 550 cities... Read More →
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Elvis García, DrPH

Director Global Vaccines Public Affairs, Partnerships and Access, Takeda
Elvis Garcia has dedicated his life to advancing global health through extensive work in humanitarian aid, research, and vaccine access. An alumnus of Harvard University, he holds a Doctorate in Public Health and Master’s degrees in Engineering, Architecture, Political Science... Read More →
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Kate Murphy

Programme Manager for the MBIE Endeavour, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
Kate Murphy is the Programme Manager for the MBIE Endeavour funded research programme, Public housing and urban regeneration: maximising wellbeing.Kate leads the coordination of the research strategy for the programme by identifying factors that promote cohesion between participating... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 09:00 - 10:00 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:00 GMT+01

Atlas Chats: Healthy Placemaking & Market Cities
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:00 - 10:30 GMT+01
Join global placemaking leaders to learn more about their 'Healthy Placemaking' transformative agenda and how markets help fuel nutrition and social health in cities around the world. 
Speakers
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Ethan Kent

Executive Director, PlacemakingX
Ethan Kent works to support public space organizations, projects, and leadership around the world to build a global placemaking movement. Ethan has traveled to more than 1000 cities and 60 countries to advance the cause of leading urban development with inclusive public spaces and... Read More →
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Ryan Smolar

Executive Director, Thrive Asheville
Ryan Smolar (he/him) is the initiator of the PlacemakingUS network and the place management leader of a national historic district where he helps on local arts, culture, health and small business projects. Through his national experience and local involvement, Smolar brings a robust... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:00 - 10:30 GMT+01
09 Oasis Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:00 GMT+01

Coffee and Networking Break
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:00 - 10:30 GMT+01
Enjoy a break with coffee and tea provided by our local catering partners, Amal Nonprofit.
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:00 - 10:30 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:00 GMT+01

ISUH Members Chat *ISUH Members Only
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:00 - 10:30 GMT+01
ISUH Members, grab a coffee or mint tea and join us in the Agafay for an engaging ISUH members-only gathering at ICUH 2024. This is a unique opportunity for members to connect in person, share their interests, and learn more about how ISUH can support them. Attendees will hear about exclusive opportunities such as leading working groups, participating in members-only events, and accessing our newsletter featuring job listings, resources, and event updates. We'll also share exciting developments for our members-only website resources. Don’t miss this chance to network, collaborate, and contribute to building a stronger urban health community.
Speakers
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Jo Ivey Boufford, MD

Board, International Society for Urban Health
Jo Ivey Boufford, MD, is Clinical Professor of Global Health at the New York University School of Global Public Health and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine. She is President Emeritus of The New York Academy of Medicine and Immediate Past President... Read More →
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Jeffrey L. Sturchio, PhD

Chairman, International Society for Urban Health
Jeffrey L. Sturchio is Chairman of the International Society for Urban Health anc Chairman of Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria.  He is also past Chairman and CEO at Rabin Martin, a global health strategy consulting firm, and former President and CEO of the... Read More →
avatar for Carlos Dora, MD, PhD

Carlos Dora, MD, PhD

Board Vice Chair, International Society for Urban Health
Dr. Carlos Dora has a distinguished career in global public health and environment. Until recently, he coordinated the WHO’s global work on health impacts of sector policies (energy, transport, housing, extractive industry) and on articulating a global response to air pollution... Read More →
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Anna Abenhaim

Partnerships, Outreach & Communications, ISUH
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Shoshanna Kasle, DrPH

Director of Strategy and Operations, International Society for Urban Health (ISUH)
Shoshanna Kasle, DrPH, is the Director of Strategy and Operations at the International Society of Urban Health. She is a public health professional with a passion for exploring how social drivers, such as access to quality education, safe and affordable housing, childhood poverty... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:00 - 10:30 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:00 GMT+01

Welcome to the Good Place Bench
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:00 - 16:00 GMT+01
A Good Place Bench is the real-life extension of Good Place, a podcast series of conversations on a public bench, about life and the place we live in.

During the International Conference of Urban Health 2024 in Marrakech, we will have a Good Place Bench to meet the community and host conversations about what a good place is and how we can guarantee urban health in our cities.

The stories will be captured in video and audio, to be shared with a wider audience across different channels. To all city makers, urban planners, municipalities, scientists, researchers, and cultural networks: are you in a good place?
Interested in sharing your story?

Join the Good Place Bench + sign up for a spot on the bench via acitymadebypeople@gmail.com or Instagram @goodplace.cc
Speakers
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Robin Cox

Cultural explorer/ photographer/ city enthusiast, acitymadebypeople.com
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:00 - 16:00 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

Breakout Session 9: Oral Abstract Presentations, Casablanca
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
10:30am - 10:45am —  Jatin Dhingra
70 Climate-informed Early Warning System for Enhancing Health System Preparedness: Experience from Odisha, India

10:45am - 11:00am — Melda Karademir
239 Designing Solution Catalogue for Reducing Energy Poverty

11:00am - 11:15am — Elizabeth Greig
181 Applying Lessons Learned from Caribbean Disasters to Improving Healthcare Resilience to Climate Risk in Miami, Florida.

11:15am - 11:30am — Priyanka Balamurali
216 How Agricultural Governance Define Health Realities
Moderators
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Elizabeth Greig

Director, University of Miami, Global Institute
Speakers
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Melda Karademir

Sustainable Consultant, PhD, Demir Enerji Consulting, Istanbul, Turkey
avatar for Jatin Dhingra

Jatin Dhingra

Specialist - Urban Health, PATH
Master's in Public health with PMD Pro Certified Management Professional and an International Visitor Leadership Program on Combatting Infectious Diseases by US Department of States alumni. I have around 12 years of experience across health systems strengthening, urban health, primary... Read More →
PB

Priyanka Balamurali

Student, New York University Abu Dhabi
Hello! My name is Priyanka Balamurali studying at New York University Abu Dhabi. I’m a final year undergraduate student from the UK. I will be presenting my research on the importance of agricultural regulation especially as climate change grows. I will be delving into my cross-country... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
03 Casablanca Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

Breakout Session 9: Oral Abstract Presentations, Mogador
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
10:30am - 10:45am — Federica Montana
305 An Innovative Geospatial Monitoring and Health Impact Assessment Tool for Sustainable and Healthy City Planning

10:45am - 11:00am — Daniel Velazquez Cortes
307 Feasibility and Potential of Replacing Short Car Trips in European Countries: Insights from the CATALYSE Project

11:00am - 11:15am — Natalie Mueller
17 Health impact assessment of port-sourced air pollution in Barcelona

11:15am - 11:30am — Wendy Liu
85 The challenges, policy opportunities and indicators of managing incremental and cumulative hazards to human health


Moderators
FM

Federica Montana

ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain
Speakers
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Wendy Liu

Lecture in Urban Planning; Academic Associate at Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures (https://www.informedfutures.or, The university of auckland
Wendy is currently a Lecturer at the School of Architecture and Planning and an Academic Associate at Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures (https://www.informedfutures.org/), an apolitical think-tank and research centre from the inaugural Office of the Prime Minister's Chief Science... Read More →
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Daniel Velazquez Cortes

Predoctoral researcher, ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain
PhD student at ISGlobal-Barcelona Institute for Global Health, focused on active transport, urbanism and climate change. Professional background as a medical doctor and master in global health.
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
04 Mogador Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

134 Climate Change, Mental Health and Urban Asia: Policy to Practice From USAID
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
Cities across Asia face countless climate vulnerabilities: extreme heat, air pollution, water salinization, and weather-related disasters (landslides, tsunamis, cyclones, etc.). These phenomena affect mental health, in the short and long term, via multiple pathways, predominantly through psychological distress associated with the loss of livelihoods, closure of schools, food and water insecurity, and generalized eco-anxiety. The factors described above are also connected to increased gender-based violence, a significant detriment to mental health and wellbeing. For climate migrants who are trying to integrate into cities, the loss of traditional community support networks exacerbates the scale and scope of negative mental health outcomes.


Despite recognizing a global mental health crisis, low and middle income countries across Asia have limited resources to address mental health, with few trained providers or modern facilities. This resource gap is worse for urban migrant communities, many of which reside in informal settlements and/or climate vulnerable urban zones; environments that often have physical insecurity (e.g. flood risk and poor quality housing), poor air quality, and limited access to green spaces and other adaptive measures. Many urban populations use maladaptive coping strategies, such as substance abuse, to help them manage stressors of being in the city.


This 60 minute panel presentation will explore the US Agency for International Development’s (USAID) work at the intersection of climate change, mental health, and cities in Asia. The panel will begin with an overview of climate change and mental health in urban Asia, with references to USAID programming. The Agency’s Mental Health Coordinator will then present relevant findings and recommendations from USAID’s first-ever mental health position paper (launched in May 2024). That policy document outlines USAID's approach to mental health: 1. Promote sustainable, enabling environments; 2. Apply contextually-appropriate approaches in partnership with communities; 3. Promote ethical, human-rights based and Do No Harm practices; 4. Address key barriers, especially stigma and the need to diversify and strengthen partnerships. A third panelist will then share programmatic examples from USAID’s urban and primary health activities in Asia. The panel will conclude with an audience question and answer session.
Speakers
MA

Micaela Arthur

Senior Health Advisor, Special Populations, US Agency for International Development, Asia Bureau Office of Technical Services
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

City Leadership in Action: Addressing Urgent Urban Health and Climate Needs (Cities Roundtable)
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
This session will convene mayors and high-level city representatives from across the globe to discuss the pressing health challenges their cities face in the context of climate change. Participants will explore the critical data, research, and partnerships needed to drive impactful urban health solutions, as well as opportunities for collaboration with private sector and philanthropic partners. With an emphasis on city-to-city peer learning, the session will identify promising paths forward, focusing on how cities can work hand-in-hand with their communities—especially their majority youth populations—to build more resilient, climate-adaptive urban environments. Together, we will explore how city leaders can champion innovative strategies to mitigate and adapt to the intertwined challenges of health and climate change, creating healthier, more sustainable urban futures.
Speakers
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Fatima-Zahra El Mansouri

Mayor and Minister, Marrakesh and National Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and Urban Policy
Fatima-Zahra El Mansouri was re-elected mayor of Marrakesh in October 2021. She became the first female Mayor of the city when she previously held the post from 2009 to 2015. Since October 2021, she is also Minister of National Territory Planning, Land planning, Housing and City Policy... Read More →
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Fatiha El Moudni

Mayor, City of Rabat
Born in Rabat in 1981 and originally from Tafraout, Fatiha El Moudni grew up in a strict but influential environment. Her father, surrounded by people of different nationalities, backgrounds, and ideologies, inspired her to take an interest in associative, economic, and political... Read More →
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Francoise Schaetzel, MD

Deputy President, Eurometropolis of Strasbourg
Dr. Françoise Schaetzel is municipal councilor in charge of air quality at the City of Strasbourg and Vice President of the Eurometropolis of Strasbourg, responsible for operational urban planning, environmental health, and air quality. She is also in charge of the low-emission zone... Read More →
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Oumaima El Idrissi

Member's of Mayor's Cabinet, City Councillor of Casablanca and Vice President of Anfa Municipality, City Council of Casablanca
A leader in sustainable development and youth development. Oumaima is serving as a Municipal Councillor and Vice President of Anfa in Casablanca, Morocco, where she champions sustainable development, cleantech, and youth empowerment.Currently serving as a Municipal Councillor for... Read More →
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Dr. Saira Ali

Team Leader for Landscape, Design and Conservation, Bradford Council
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Sinah Magolo

Environmental Education Manager, The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo
Sinah Magolo is an Environmental Education Manager at The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, an entity of the City of Johannesburg, South Africa.  She has 21 years of experience as an Environmental Education Practitioner. Her interests lie in citizen participation and advocacy in solving... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

88 Visualisation tools for knowledge translation of complex agent-based transport and health modelling outputs
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
The built environment, including safe infrastructure for cycling and walking, land-use diversity, and greenspace, significantly influences travel behaviours. However, the downstream impacts of travel behaviour on health are often overlooked in transport and urban planning, contributing to inequitable distribution of health-supportive built environment features, and to disproportionate funding towards infrastructure for private motor vehicles.


Traditional transport demand models focus on congestion and car-based travel times, but overlook the health effects of transport and planning. Such models are inadequate for predicting individual responses to complex interventions promoting active transport for various reasons, including: coarse spatial resolution; limited representation of walking, cycling and public transport usage, which are often aggregated to a single active travel mode; and the exclusion of built environment features relevant for active travel.


We developed an agent-based transport model that captures the complex dynamics of human behaviour in spatial and temporal dimensions. Our model integrates the influence of the built environment on travel behaviours and health related exposures and outcomes, including their unequal distribution across the population. Applying our model to case studies in Greater Manchester (UK) and Greater Melbourne (Australia), we evaluated interventions aimed at improving accessibility to daily destinations (e.g. shops, education, recreation) and enhancing cycling infrastructure. We modelled the effects on destination choice, mode choice, and route choice.


To overcome the challenge of knowledge translation of our complex model for end-users, we are collaborating with key stakeholders to develop user-friendly online tools for visualising and sharing resources. These tools will offer policymakers, advocates, practitioners, and researchers evidence-based insights into built environment changes that promote active transport, reduce spatial and health disparities, and guide investments in impactful interventions thus contributing to climate resilience.


Our workshop will showcase our agent-based modelling methods, model outputs, and the functionality of the online visualisation tool. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the tool's features and learn how to interpret and use complex modelling outputs for practical applications in policy and advocacy. As our methods, tools and data are open source wherever possible, this workshop will give those who are interested the opportunity to apply our methods.


Speakers
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Carl Higgs

Research Fellow, School of GUSS, RMIT University
Carl Higgs is a Research Fellow in the Healthy Liveable Cities Lab of RMIT University's Centre for Urban Research, with an interdisciplinary background in cultural studies, spatial epidemiology, and computer science. Methods and tools Carl has developed have supported calculation... Read More →
avatar for Atefeh Soleimani Roudi

Atefeh Soleimani Roudi

PhD Student- Researcher, RMIT University
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:30 - 11:30 GMT+01
02 Rabat Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

10:30 GMT+01

Billion Minds Focus Group *Pre-registration Required
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
*Please confirm your interest by emailing Shoshanna Kasle at skasle@isuh.org*

Climate change is a major global challenge, and cities worldwide are adapting to its effects. Yet, many cities struggle on how to include health, mental health, and psychological resilience in their climate adaptation plans.

A group of organizations, including ISUH, Billion Minds Institute, and the Wellesley Institute, is working to fill this gap. They're collaborating with ICLEI, a global network of over 1100 municipal leaders active in 125+ countries, to develop guidelines that will help cities integrate psychological resilience into their climate adaptation strategies. This initiative is part of a broader "roadmap" strategy launched at COP28 in partnership with the UNFCCC champions team.

As part of this initiative, Billion Minds is hosting focus groups at ICUH 2024 to gather insights and recommendations on how to strengthen community and psychological resilience in the face of climate change. We invite ICUH attendees with expertise in public health, mental health, urban planning, or climate science to join these by emailing skasle@isuh.org to express interest.
Thursday November 21, 2024 10:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

11:30 GMT+01

Atlas Chats: From Desert to Oasis—Advancing Landscape Design for Health in Morocco
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
Speakers
avatar for Carey Duncan

Carey Duncan

Owner / Executive committee member, Carey Duncan Design / IFLA AFRICA
I am a South African registered landscape architect (SACLAP) who has lived and worked in Morocco for the past 30+ years. While I moved here for family reasons, I wouldn't choose anywhere else to practise!The landscapes of this beautiful country are breathtaking and inspiring, and... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
09 Oasis Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

11:30 GMT+01

Coffee and Networking Break
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
Enjoy a break with coffee and tea provided by our local catering partners, Amal Nonprofit.
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
00 Entrance Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

11:30 GMT+01

Poster Session 5
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
Addisu Shewamoltot, Megan Williams
53 The impact of water availability on menstrual health among urban poor in the face of climate change

Aggrey Thuo
45 Integrating nature-based interventions in planning for managing urban health challenges in Kisumu city, Kenya

Alexander Tully
151 From the Inside Out: Shaping Climate-Resilient and Adaptable Spaces through Transforming Professional Ecosystems

Alex Quistberg
296 Poster Presentations Brief Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Collecting Data on Urban Environment for Climate Change and Health Research in Low-Resource Settings

Ana Paula Seraphim
226 Urban Health Ecosystem Services Provision and Its Relationship to the Surrounding Built Environment: A Case Study of Greater London

Andres Useche
140 Designing an Agent-Based Model to Investigate Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Diet

Angela Freitas
252 From data to action: The Healthy Municipalities Atlas as a tool for informed urban policy

Ashok Raisinghani
60 Empowering Urban Communities: Promoting Solar-Powered Urban Health Centers, Emergency Response Services, and RBSK under the USAID-funded Asia Resilient Cities Project in Rajkot, India

Astrid Nédée
34, Visual attention towards building façades in the most energy vulnerable neighbourhoods in Madrid and the relaxing effect of visual coherence

Belen Zapata-Diomedi
59 Modelling environmental exposures and health impacts of built environment scenarios using an agent-based modelling framework: case studies from Australia and United Kingdom

Comfort Ogunleye-Adetona
197 Assessing Residents’ Perception of Urban Air Pollution in Accra Metropolis, Ghana

Dustin Fry
180 Health effects of a vacant lot remediation program on a representative sample of older adults in Philadelphia

Elis Borde
228 Climate Change and Urban Food Insecurity: Insights from Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Eunjeong Kang
218 Development of assessment items for climate change Health Impact Assessment in local governments

Fatema Kashfi
62 Navigating Strategic Purchasing for Equitable Urban Primary Healthcare in Bangladesh: Facilitators and Barriers in the Current Arrangements

Federica Montana
306 Poster Presentations Healthy Urban Design Index (HUDI): How to promote health and environmental quality in European Cities

Iqbal Hossain
137 Understanding usability and gaps of the Urban Immunization Toolkit: A Human Centered Design approach conducted in two states of Nigeria

Johanna Martinez, Ines vanBoom, Shari Jardine
251 Moving Beyond Climate Resiliency to Climate Justice, Locally and Globally

Khadiza Tul Kobra Nahin
150 Health Vulnerability from Heat Waves, Adaptation, and Solutions in Dhaka City Using Validation through Ground Truthing of Satellite Imageries and Qualitative Insights: A Study Protocol

Maliha Khan Majlish
127 Gender Based Violence and its Mental Health Consequences among Urban Women in Bangladesh

Natasha Sharma, Sandra Alexander
238 Toward hope as Practice - Reflections on Transforming a Marginalised Neighborhood through Youth-led Arts

Annabel Nyole, Daphne Randall, Naserian Saruni
240 The root and the vaccine of city - African youth as catalyst for urban vitality and well-being

Maria Jose Palacio, Mohamed Salheen
220 Bridging Knowledge: A Multidisciplinary Method to Measure Urban Health and Well-being

Margub Margub Aref Jahangir
204 UNICEF’s piloting of Model Urban PHC clinics project: A small initiative to handle environmental factors affecting chronic and infectious diseases in targeted urban community.

Mayank Shersiy
102 Strengthening Resilient Urban Health System: Insights from Capacity Assessment and Training Initiatives in Indian Cities

Mohammad Zahirul Islam
111 Coping Strategy and Practice for Securing Household Food and Nutrition for the Climate Emergency Situation

Ndack Diop
200 Using the Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool (WASH-FIT) for Health Systems Strengthening in Dakar

Pallavi Pant
215 OpenAQ: Making Global Air Quality Data Accessible, Interpretable and Actionable for Healthier Cities

Rebecca A Reid
91 Associations between neighbourhood socioeconomic disadvantage and psychological distress among urban Australian adults: longitudinal analysis of the HILDA Survey (2007-2021)

Saiara Lamia Sarah, Farhana Afroz, Utpal Kumar Das
83 Psychological Impact of Cyclone Remal on Children in Coastal Areas: A Qualitative Study in Khulna, Bangladesh

Sangeeta Goel, Kim Martin
9 Local Governments that Graduate from TCI Show Promising Signs of Institutionalization and Sustainability

Sasha Khomenko
92 Health burden and inequities of urban environmental stressors in Sofia, Bulgaria

Sasha Khomenko
93 From urban health research to policy-making: insights from stakeholder consultations in four European cities

Shahin Akter
121 Assessment of the User and Provider Perspectives of Urban Primary Health Care Service Delivery for Nutritional Mainstreaming Initiative in Bangladesh

Fernando Ortega, Shari Jardine
258 Poster Presentations Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Resiliency and Action

Suman Singh
166 Spatial pattern of Climatic Exposure and Multidimensional Poverty in districts of India

Swati Mahajan
71 Hyperlocal Interventions and Strategies for Climate Resilient Healthcare Facilities, Workplaces and Communities: Case Study from India

Syed Ayub Qutub
231 impact of prolonged muggy weather on urban well being and measures to ameliorate: a case study of 2024 Karachi heat wave

Tamara Lungman
106 Co-benefits of nature-based solutions: a health impact assessment of the Barcelona Green Corridor (Eixos Verds) Plan

Waleska Caiaffa
242 Inequalities in self-rated health among Brazilian older adults (50+): evidence from Elsi-Urbe study

Weronika Gasior
153 Green care for mental health: equity and its main players. Analysis of stakeholders & insights from the GreenME project.

Yan Wu
120 Public participation in low-carbon city transition——An Exploration of Millenials’ low-carbon behaviour, a case study in China

Zakaria Oulad
260 Poster Presentations Elevating Urban Health through Quality of Life initiatives in emerging cities
Speakers
FO

Fernando Ortega, MD.,MA., PhD.

Principal Professor and Researcher, College of Health Sciences Universidad San Francisco de Quito
TI

Tamara Iungman

Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, Spain
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Farhana Afroz

Project Lead for Bangladesh and Regional Lead for GESI, USAID-Asia Resilient Cities Project, Brac
Development expert with 20 plus years of experience managing increasingly complex and high value projects in gender and equality, protection, resilience, sustainable urban growth, civil society strengthening, human rights and governance,
SA

Shahin Akter

Eminence Associates for Social Development, Bangladesh
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Elis Borde

Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)/ OSUBH
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Utpal Kumar Das

BRAC, Khulna, Bangladesh, Officer- MERL & Communications, Asia Resilient Cities
An Urban and Rural planner involved in urban/local development initiatives since last 10 years in coastal cities of Bangladesh focusing MERL. Has exprience and expertise  on multi dimensional geo- socio/economic/community planning and development approach.
ND

Ndack Diop

PATH, Dakar, Senegal
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Angela Freitas

Geographer. Urban health researcher, University of Coimbra PT
WG

Weronika Gasior

NeuroLandscape, Warsaw, Poland
MZ

Mohammad Zahirul Islam

Embassy of Sweden, Bangladesh
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Margub Aref Jahangir

Health Specialist, UNICEF, Bangladesh
Health specialist with a medical degree and 27 years of experience in public health, primarily focused on urban primary health care. Currently working with UNICEF to implement a demonstration project for model urban primary health care service delivery, known as "Aalo Clinics... Read More →
avatar for Eun Jeong Kang

Eun Jeong Kang

Professor, Soonchunhyang University
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Fatema Kashfi

Research Associate, ARK Foundation, Bangladesh
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Maliha Khan Majlish

Senior Technical and Development Officer, Eminence ; Project Associate, BUHN, Eminence Associates for Social Development; Bangladesh Urban Health Network (BUHN)
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Kim Martin

Sr. Program Officer II, Communications, TCI, Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Federica Montana

ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain
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Khadiza Tul Kobra Nahin

Research Associate, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Comfort Ogunleye-Adetona

lecturer at geo & Reg. Planning, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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Zakaria Oulad

Elected councillor at the City of Agadir & VP of the Urban and Smart City comity | o Member of UN Habitat – Quality of Life Initiative expert group, Agadir City Council, Agadir, Morocco
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Maria Jose Palacio

Urban Health Planner and Researcher
I’m Maria Jose Palacio, an urban health and sustainable design professional passionate about creating cities that enhance well-being and resilience. With experience at UN-Habitat and expertise in urban planning, community engagement, and project management, I focus on integrating... Read More →
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Pallavi Pant

Health Effects Institute
Pallavi Pant is the Head of Global Health at HEI. With more than 15 years of experience, her work focuses on air pollution and health research and public engagement, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. She is committed towards fostering science-policy translation and... Read More →
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Waleska Caiaffa, MD, MPH, PhD

Professor, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
After training as a pediatrician, Dr. Waleska Caiaffa obtained training in public health at Bloomberg Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (master and post-doctoral) and at the Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG (doctoral degree). She served as a full professor of Epidemiology... Read More →
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Alex Quistberg

Associate Research Professor, Drexel University
Alex Quistberg is Associate Research Professor in the Urban Health Collaborative and the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health. He also has a courtesy appointment as Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine in Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia.His current research... Read More →
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Syed Ayub Qutub

PIEDAR, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Rebecca A Reid

PhD Candidate, Victoria University
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Saiara Lamia Sarah

Junior Officer Research and Documentation, Asia Resilient Cities, BRAC, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Ms Ana Paula Seraphim

PhD Candidate, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Mayank Shersiy

Manager - HSS
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Addisu Shewamoltot

Splash International, Ethiopia
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Iqbal Hossain

Immunization Technical Adviser, JSI
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Megan Williams

Splash International, USA
Thursday November 21, 2024 11:30 - 12:00 GMT+01
08 Souk Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

Breakout Session 10: Oral Abstract Presentations, Casablanca
Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
12:00pm - 12:15pm — Kelly Jones-Dall
75 UrbanHEAT: Individually Experienced Temperature and Health Behaviors Across Urban Neighborhoods

12:15pm - 12:30pm — Thomas Gotschi
210 The Health Economic Assessment Tool (HEAT) for walking and cycling: recent updates and outlook

12:30pm - 12:45pm — Amanda Small
135 Variations in Community Heat Exposure and Mental Health Hospitalization Risk in Five U.S. States (2015-2019)

12:45pm - 13:00pm — Mr. Subhojit Shaw 
130 Is ecosystem resilience acting as a protection against high temperature induced neonatal and infant mortality in India?
Moderators
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Thomas Götschi

Visiting Research Associate, UC Berkeley
Dr. Thomas Götschi is an internationally recognized expert in sustainable transportation research with a focus on active transportation and related health aspects. He has led projects including developments of data collection apps and tools, innovative travel survey designs, analysis... Read More →
Speakers
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Peter Macharia

Senior Postdoctoral researcher, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Belgium
I am a geospatial epidemiologist interested in spatial health metrics for an improved understanding of disparities and vulnerabilities at high spatial resolution in sub-Saharan Africa.My current work involves measuring local temperature and humidity within cities in Africa, defining... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
03 Casablanca Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

Breakout Session 10: Oral Abstract Presentations, Fez
Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
12:00pm - 12:15pm — Lidia Morais
206 Mapping And Understanding Mitigation And Resilience Strategies To Climate Events In A Large Urban Center Through Participatory Models In Complex Systems

12:15pm - 12:30pm — Sofia Castelo
74 Addressing climate-related public health challenges in urban areas through a nature-based adaptation program. The case of the Penang Island program.

12:30pm - 12:45pm — Gerrit Knaap
205 Building a Sustainable and Equitable Purple Line Corridor: The Purple Line Corridor Coalition

12:45pm - 13:00pm —Kristina Ulm
138 Community-based Street Greening – Resilient and Healthy Cities through Small-scale Public Gardening
Moderators
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Lidia Morais

Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Speakers
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Kristina Ulm

urban planner, PhD candidate, University Of New South Wales
Practising urban planner in Germany | PhD candidate in Australia. Let's talk: participatory urban governance, planetary health, urban agriculture, and systems thinking.
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Gerrit Knaap

University of Maryland, College Park
Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

Breakout Session 10: Oral Abstract Presentations, Mogador
Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
12:00pm - 12:15pmSwati Mahajan
72 Transforming Healthcare with Climate-Smart Technologies: The ARCH Approach

12:15pm - 12:30pmTeresa Amato, Saleha Atif, Shari Jardine, Mary Mahoney, Johanna Martinez, Ines Vanboom
250 Creating an Equity-Centered Climate Resiliency Plan

12:30pm - 12:45pmLily Purcell
113 Urban Emissions Modelling for Future Decarbonisation and Climate Resilient Cities

12:45pm - 13:00pm — Ashok Raisinghani
58 Empowering Urban Health Centers: Mitigating Climate Health Risks through Solar-Powered Centers, Emergency Response Services, and RBSK in Rajkot

Moderators
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Teresa Amato, MD

VP, Clinical Sustainability and Resource Stewardship, Northwell Health
Speakers
Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
04 Mogador Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

129 Climate Change and Urban Health: Navigating Challenges and Crafting Resilient Futures for Bangladesh
Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
Urban health in Bangladesh faces significant challenges, exacerbated by rapid urbanization and climate change. Poor urban planning, a lack of green space, and inadequate waste management further exacerbate health issues, leading to the spread of vector-borne diseases and respiratory illnesses. The Bangladesh government, through the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR), Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), and Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR), along with other relevant agencies, is working to strengthen the country’s climate resilience. However, integrating health and climate strategies is essential for proper planning and implementation of adaptive measures for sustainable and resilient urban communities.


The Bangladesh Urban Health Network (BUHN) has proposed a workshop with objectives to disseminate information on climate change impacts in Bangladesh, highlight challenges, and identify areas for improvement. The workshop aims to bring together experts to discuss strategies for enhancing resilience, sustainable development, and climate adaptation to safeguard Bangladesh's future. The interactive panel discussion will have a chairperson and a moderator, five presenters highlighting five themes aligning climate resilience with urban health sustainability. The workshop will include presentations on the theme of understanding Climate Change with Impacts and Projections, Urban Resilience for Planning Cities to Withstand Climate Change, Community-Led Adaptation to Empowering Local Actions, Disaster Preparedness and Response and Bridging Health with Climate Change in Urban Bangladesh.


The themes of presentation will cover current environmental status, existing strategies and policies of Bangladesh aligning with health perspective, impacts, projections and strategies to be adapted for sustainability and resilient climate in urban health settings, engagement of different public and private stakeholders, NGOs in building community resilience, disaster management and preparedness as well as integration of climate resiliency with urban health initiatives through policy and advocacy for sustainable urban health in Bangladesh.


The panel discussion will address the intersection of urban health and climate resilience, aiming to tackle challenges posed by urbanization and climate change. It will facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange among stakeholders to improve urban health and climate resiliency and establish future directions for urban health policy and practice.


Speakers
avatar for Margub Aref Jahangir

Margub Aref Jahangir

Health Specialist, UNICEF, Bangladesh
Health specialist with a medical degree and 27 years of experience in public health, primarily focused on urban primary health care. Currently working with UNICEF to implement a demonstration project for model urban primary health care service delivery, known as "Aalo Clinics... Read More →
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Mohammad Zahirul Islam

Embassy of Sweden, Bangladesh
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Shamim Talukder

Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eminence Associates for Social Development, Bangladesh
With over a decade of experience as a development professional in areas of telemedicine and public health, I am exploring the scope of innovative ideas and skills in research, designing essential and need based study, surveys and techniques. Being a focal point of Eminence, I have... Read More →
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Maya Vandenent

UNICEF, Bangladesh
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Shahin Akter

Eminence Associates for Social Development, Bangladesh
Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

207 Shaping Healthy Places in Urban Complexity: Drawing on Multi-Level and Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to Promote Healthy Local Environments
Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
Drawing on research from the Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation, this panel will critically reflect on how to transform places through evidence-based research for healthy and sustainable urban living. Building on debates around climate action and rising inequalities, the panel will present research findings from interdisciplinary projects on the following urban health themes:

  • Creating Healthy Cities (Juliet Carpenter): Juliet will present results from the Commission on Healthy Cities report and the Healthy Cities Toolkit, to highlight the evidence-base needed to tackle healthy place-shaping in cities.
  • Healthy place-making (David Howard): Healthy New Towns are considered an effective place-making strategy in English cities to deal with shaping built and social environments to support the health and wellbeing of residents. David will critically engage with debates on designing urban spaces in line with health considerations, reflecting on recent research in two Healthy New Towns in Oxfordshire to assess whether the promise of healthy place-making is being delivered.
  • Street Voice and deliberation in local policymaking (Alison Chisholm): Following concerns about social, environmental, and economic inequalities in decision-making processes, Alison will report on research results from the project Street Voice and how it informed local politics on environmental and health issues in local transport planning.
  • Ageing-in-place (Hannah Grove): Drawing on health geography perspectives, Hannah will consider how to support older people to age well in place, recognising dynamic personal, social, environmental and climate contexts.
  • Eco-social innovation and policy for transformation (Astrid Krisch): Building on debates of effective transformative change needed to enable climate-friendly and healthy urban living, Astrid will critically reflect on strategies “from below” through social innovation, and strategies “from above” through social policy, exploring how both can be shaped by an integrated approach to social and environmental concerns at multiple scales.

The panel will consider how approaches to sustainable urban development intersect broader issues of health and wellbeing of both people and planet, focusing on how ecological and social needs can be balanced and places transformed to accommodate multiple urban complexities.


We invite audience members to critically reflect on their experiences in research, policy and practice to catalyse discussion between session participants.
Speakers
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Hannah Grove

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Global Centre on Healthcare & Urbanisation, Kellogg College, University of Oxford
Hello, I am an urban health geographer and planner, with an interest in how social and physical environments influence our health and wellbeing.With experience that bridges academia, policy, and practice, I am interested in how we can co-design environments and communities that promote... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
02 Rabat Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

12:00 GMT+01

400 Urban Health Capacities: Assessment and Response Training for Effective Interventions
Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
Urbanization is significantly impacting on health in all regions globally. Over 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, expected to increase to 68% by 2050. Cities are sites of innovation and opportunity, but also of ecosystems and health risks.  Most of the 4.4 billion urban residents suffer inadequate housing and transport, poor quality diets, insecure jobs, poor water, sanitation and waste management, and air quality that fails WHO guidelines, which with noise, traffic and industrial pollution, urban heat islands, and inadequate facilities for active living make cities epicentres of rising non-communicable diseases and drivers of climate change. There is thus both need and opportunity to guide urbanization in a way that protects and promotes both community and planetary health.

Improving urban systems for health and well-being requires capacities to act in complex environments where different systems with distinct, overlapping, and competing objectives interact. It requires identifying gaps and leveraging assets in capacities at individual, organizational and systemic level for at least four critical areas:
  1. information-based decision-making, M&E;
  2. managing financial, human and infrastructural resources;
  3. establishing policies, programmes, and innovation; and
  4. facilitating partnerships and participation.
This can be done using a structured self-assessment of capacities for urban health. This session will provide participants with an awareness of globally tested methods, skills, knowledge and guidance materials to implement such an assessment.

Objective: To enable session participants to achieve health goals in complex urban contexts by making them aware of key resources to assess and leverage the capacities for implementing an integrated cross-sectoral approach.

Expected workshop results are that participants can:
  • Apply WHO’s new Urban health ready - Capacities Assessment and Response (Ready)
  • Know what is involved (time, resources, external support, etc.) and what can be achieved by conducting an Assessment and Response
The session is most relevant to practitioners, policymakers, and researchers working to improve health and well-being in high, middle and low-income urban contexts.
Speakers
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José Siri, PhD, MPH

Urban Health Consultant, World Health Organization (WHO)
Over a career in research and policy, José Siri has developed and applied systems approaches to urban and planetary health, focusing on leveraging science for healthy development, devising simple systems tools to catalyze better decision-making, and improving understanding of complex... Read More →
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Hyung-Tae Kim

Technical Officer - Urban Health, World Health Organization (WHO)
Hyung-Tae is a Technical Officer at the cross-cutting Urban Health team at the World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. In this role, he contributes to developing global strategic frameworks, implementing country/city-level projects (including the Young... Read More →
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Nathalie Roebbel

Unit Head, Urban Health, World Health Organization
Dr. Nathalie Röbbel is the Lead for WHO’s work on Urban Health at the WHO, in the Department on Social Determinants of Health. Prior to this she was leading WHOs work on air pollution and housing in the Department for Environment, Climate Change and Health. One of her main areas... Read More →
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Francisco Obando

Consultant - Strengthening Capacities for Urban Health, World Health Organization (WHO)
Francisco was born in Quito, Ecuador, and grew up in Canada before returning to Quito to work. His career began in urban planning and has evolved to focus on urban health in resource-limited contexts.Before IHTM, Francisco worked for the municipality of Quito leading a healthy neighbourhoods... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

13:00 GMT+01

Networking Lunch
Thursday November 21, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
Come and enjoy a locally sourced, healthful lunch provided by Amal and served in true Moroccan fashion in our Agora area.
Thursday November 21, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
07 Agora Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

13:00 GMT+01

Youth Leaders Lunch
Thursday November 21, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
Speakers
avatar for Tolullah Oni, MPH, PhD

Tolullah Oni, MPH, PhD

Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development & Founder & CEO, University of Cambridge & UrbanBetter
Tolu(llah) Oni is Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development at theUniversity Cambridge and Founder & CEO of UrbanBetter. She is an Extraordinary Professor inArchitecture at University of Pretoria and Honorary Professor in Public Health, University of CapeTown.A... Read More →
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Christelle Lahoud

Programme Management Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Christelle is a Lebanese Architect and Programme Management Officer working at UN-Habitat's HQ in Nairobi, Kenya. She is coordinating the urban health workstream and supports the work of planning for social inclusion and equity under the Planning, Finance and Economy section. Her work focuses on mainstreaming gender in planning processes, engaging vulnerable groups in city... Read More →
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Joy Mutai

Associate Programme Management Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Joy is the Associate Coordination Officer at UN-Habitat. She focuses on inclusive and sustainable development through the development of new tools for public space assessments, city-wide strategies, SDG 11.7.1 methodology, and nature-based solutions. Her responsibilities include monitoring and reporting to donors on public space project imple... Read More →
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Leslie Rubin, MD

Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine
Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Morehouse School of Medicine | Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine | Medical Director, The Rubin Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics | Director, Break the Cycle Program... Read More →
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Omaima Khalil El Fanne, PhD

President and CEO, Youth For Climate Morocco
As a dedicated environmental engineering researcher and sustainable development professional, Omaima's interest in environmental concerns and climate action extends beyond academics to active advocacy and successful project implementation. As the leader of Youth for Climate Morocco... Read More →
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Oumnia Anfer

UNICEF Morocco
Oumnia Anfer is a medical student from the Faculty of medicine and pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco. Her sense of advocacy for Planetary Health and well-being for all led her to be engaged as Regional Lead for PHRC and former Contact point of YOUNGO Health WG as well as a representative... Read More →
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Claver Adjobi

Doctoral Student, Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Claver Adjobi is currently pursuing his PhD in Medical Entomology at Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, Cocody, in collaboration with the Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques in Côte d'Ivoire. He earned his Master's Degree in Medical Entomology in 2017 from Nangui-Abrogoua... Read More →
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Zeina ElZein, PhD

UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board
Dr. Zeina ElZein is UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board member from Egypt and an Assistant Professor of Architecture, specialized in Integrated Urban Water Management, and the Water, Energy and Food Nexus at Helwan University. She is an established Editor and Consultant, who served as... Read More →
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Waziri Mainasara

Coordinator, UrbanBetter Lagos Cityzens Hub
Waziri studied Economics (Bsc and Msc) at the University Of Abuja and University Of Lagos respectively. He is also an Environmentalist, a fitness enthusiast, runner and lover of adventure. His concern for physical and mental health resulted in co-founding "Fit Trackers", a run and... Read More →
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Emeka Iloegbu, MPH

NY Representative, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Emeka Iloegbu is a public health microbiologist and laboratory epidemiologist with over 15 years of experience specializing in Bacteriology, Virology, and Hematology. He is currently a third  year Doctor of Public Health student at New York University School of Global Public Health.Emeka's... Read More →
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Jonathan Oriki, BSc.Med

Youth Advisor, UN-HABITAT
Jonathan Oriki is a 23-year-old multi-award-winning youth advocate, environmentalist, and social justice activist from Kenya. He recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from Kenya Methodist University. He currently serves as the African Youth Representative... Read More →
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Youssra Biare

Youssra Biare is a youth program expert, and program development, She is a MoroccanWoman, an advocate for women and girls, she is a Social and political development, and apeace building professional with a solid experience working with several internationalorganizations. In addition... Read More →
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Mostapha Ben Mouh

Mostapha Ben Mouh is a 22-year-old Master’s student in Educational Technologies and Pedagogical Innovation at the Higher School of Education and Training in Agadir, Morocco. Hailing from a small village in the south of Morocco, he has a strong passion for climate advocacy, despite... Read More →
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Aya Ait El Madani

Member, Youth for Climate Morocco
Aya is a young Moroccan environmental activist and change-maker, currently studying at Hassan IIUniversity, majoring in Electronics, Embedded Systems, and Telecommunications. Alongside herpassion for technology, she is deeply committed to environmental advocacy and strives to raiseawareness... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

14:00 GMT+01

Breakout Session 11: Oral Abstract Presentations, Casablanca
Thursday November 21, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
14:00pm - 14:15pm — Dr Laura Baldovino-Chiquillo
82 Effects of an urban cable car intervention on quality of life: the TrUST natural experiment in Bogotá, Colombia

14:15pm - 14:30pm — Rouve Bingle
13 Disciplinary dovetailing: Exploring consilience and conceptual similarity between the fields of urban planning and public health for more resilient urban systems

14:30pm - 14:45pm — Laura Hidalgo, Carolyn Daher
107 Protocol To Support Co-Creation of Nature-Based Social Prescription Menus in Local Urban Contexts

14:45pm - 15:00pm — Gary Adamkiewicz PhD MPH 
56 Home is Where the Heat is: How Global Urban Housing Conditions Will Influence Climate Change’s Effect on Health and Equity
Moderators
avatar for Carolyn Daher, MPH

Carolyn Daher, MPH

Coordinator Urban Planning and Health, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Barcelona, Spain
Carolyn Daher is a specialist in public health, with university studies in this area (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health) and Psychosocial Intervention (Barcelona University). She is currently the Coordinator of the Urban Planning, Environment and Health Initiative at... Read More →
Speakers
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Laura Baldovino-Chiquillo

School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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Rouve Bingle

Postdoc Fellow, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
Thursday November 21, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
03 Casablanca Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

14:00 GMT+01

Breakout Session 11: Oral Abstract Presentations, Mogador
Thursday November 21, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
14:00pm - 14:15pm — Brenda Walter, Hector Antonio Vazquez Brust, Leandro Rodriguez Fellow
12 Monitoring Open-Air Dumps with Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Waste Management in Argentina

14:15pm - 14:30pm — Trish Muzenda
165 Informal food retailer perceptions of the urban food environment and their role in promoting healthier choices: A qualitative study in Cape Town, South Africa

14:30pm – 14:45pm — Karina Sanchez-Bazan
149 Analysis of Factors in the Built and Food Environments Around Public Transport Stops in Capital Cities and Their Potential to Constitute an Obesogenic Environment

14:45pm - 15:00pm — Atefeh Soleimani Roudi
89 Conceptualizing a Healthy and Water Resilient Urban Area- A Sociotechnical Complex System Perspective
Moderators
avatar for Hector Antonio Vazquez Brust

Hector Antonio Vazquez Brust

Sr. Fellow, Fundacion Bunge y Born, Buenos Aires, Argentina
I'm an Urban Data Science consultant, researcher and educator.I specialize in the application of novel analytical tools and emerging technologies to better understand and plan our cities.
Speakers
avatar for Brenda Walter

Brenda Walter

Human Development Manager, Fundacion Bunge y Born, Buenos Aires, Argentina
avatar for Atefeh Soleimani Roudi

Atefeh Soleimani Roudi

PhD Student- Researcher, RMIT University
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Leandro Rodriguez

Fellow, Fundacion Bunge y Born, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Urbanist, Specialist in GIS and Cartography, Ms. in Urban Economics
Thursday November 21, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
04 Mogador Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

14:00 GMT+01

257 Leaving no one behind: how to bridge the gap between knowledge and action in urban and territorial planning to enable age-friendly cities and communities
Thursday November 21, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
As the world’s population grows older and increasingly urban, significant urban health challenges emerge globally. Particularly, how to enable age-friendly cities and communities (AFCCs) under steadily more hostile climate conditions causing deadly events such as violent flooding or extreme heat. While considerable progress has been made in advancing both knowledge and action on AFCCs, urban and territorial planning often lacks tailored scientific evidence for supporting healthy aging environments. This gap between knowledge and action can result in situations where interventions or practices are not evidence-based. Conversely, evidence produced may not respond to the needs of cities and communities working to become more age-friendly.


To address this gap, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recently launched the Age-friendly Environments Knowledge & Action HUBS on Urban and Territorial Planning (K&A-HUB UTP), which operates as a trans-disciplinary knowledge translation platform and is hosted by the WHO Global Network for AFCCs. Our panel discussion aims to leverage the opportunity given by ICUH’s trans-disciplinary audience to raise awareness about the K&A-HUB UTP, and facilitate discussions between researchers, policy and decision-makers on how to bridge the gap between knowledge and action regarding AFCCs. Moreover, as the ICUH comes back to the African continent, we use this opportunity to have participants from this region, which is currently underrepresented in the Global Network for AFCCs.


The panel will feature three 10-minute presentations facilitated by Dr. Vitor Pessoa Colombo (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne). First, Dr. Amanda Fernandes (WHO) will introduce the WHO Global Network for AFCCs and the AFE K&A-HUB UTP, focusing on the urban and territorial planning (UTP) hub. Second, Dr. Bachir El Diop (Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique) will discuss knowledge gaps regarding the inclusion of older populations in UTP, focusing on urban mobility in Africa. Third, a member of the Global Network for AFCCs will present examples of interventions promoting AFCCs. The presentations will be followed by a round-table discussion open to the public. The main outcomes will be: recommendations on how to address the knowledge-action gap on AFCCs in UTP, and an increased visibility of the AFE K&A-HUB UTP among key stakeholders.
Speakers
avatar for Tolullah Oni, MPH, PhD

Tolullah Oni, MPH, PhD

Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development & Founder & CEO, University of Cambridge & UrbanBetter
Tolu(llah) Oni is Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Development at theUniversity Cambridge and Founder & CEO of UrbanBetter. She is an Extraordinary Professor inArchitecture at University of Pretoria and Honorary Professor in Public Health, University of CapeTown.A... Read More →
avatar for Vitor Pessoa Colombo

Vitor Pessoa Colombo

Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Switzerland
Vitor is an architect by training, with a PhD in urban planning and public health. His general research interests revolve around urbanization in the 'Global South', and the interaction between spatial planning and social development and well-being. More particularly, his activities... Read More →
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Amanda Fernandes

World Health Organization, Brazil
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El Bachir DIOP

Researcher, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Thursday November 21, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
02 Rabat Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

14:00 GMT+01

259 Guyana’s Climate Action Plan: Balancing Sustainability amid Oil Commercialization
Thursday November 21, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
The Cooperative Republic of Guyana, nestled between Venezuela, Suriname, and Brazil, is renowned for its rich biodiversity, encompassing vast rainforests, rivers, mountains, and savannahs. Geographically, it is the third smallest country in South America and a crucial part of the Guiana Shield, one of the oldest geological formations on earth, which hosts over 40% of the Amazon rainforest and stores 20% of the world's carbon. Preserving this region and its inhabitants is vital for global environmental health. However, Guyana faces significant challenges due to its vulnerability to sea level rise, flooding, and torrential rains, exacerbated by climate change and their recent oil discovery in 2015.


The exploitation of oil reserves in Guyana present both opportunities and challenges. The influx of oil revenues offers a potential boost to Guyana’s economy, which has historically struggled due to legacies of colonialism and post-independence political instability. However, this economic advancement comes with the risk of increased carbon emissions, posing a significant environmental challenge. In addition, the boost in economic development provides an opportunity for health systems strengthening and transformative care in health sector indicators.


This panel will explore the delicate balance between economic growth and preserving environmental and public health in Guyana. Former Guyana Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, along with honorary colleagues, will discuss strategies to achieve sustainable development while focusing on preserving the hinterland regions and maintaining climate resilience amidst commercialization. One key strategy to be highlighted is the utilization of telehealth, aiming to reduce the need for transfers to Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) by providing at-home care, thereby enhancing healthcare accessibility, and reducing the environmental impact of medical transportation in Guyana.


This session will provide insights into sustainable development practices that respect and protect Guyana's unique ecological and heritage while promoting health equity and economic growth. Moderators from Northwell’s Center for Global Health will highlight case-studies of resource constrained countries enhancing climate resilience, facilitating the pivotal conversation.
Speakers
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Messias Soares

Head of Business Development
RF

Ram Fish

CEO & Founder, 19Labs
Thursday November 21, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
05 Fez Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

14:00 GMT+01

City of Rabat Special Session *French Language
Thursday November 21, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
Speakers
RH

Rajae Haissouss

UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
BC

Brahim Chana

Director, Rabat Animation et Développement
Thursday November 21, 2024 14:00 - 15:00 GMT+01
06 Agafay Tent Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

15:00 GMT+01

Plenary 6 - Leading by Example: African Innovations in Urban Health and Climate Adaptation
Thursday November 21, 2024 15:00 - 16:00 GMT+01
This session will highlight Africa’s leadership in climate adaptation and resilience within the urban health context, with a particular focus on Morocco as the host of the 20th annual ICUH. The session will bring together key officials from Moroccan cities, the national government, youth climate advocates, UN-Habitat, and representatives from other African cities. Panelists will explore urban-rural linkage strategies, post-disaster resilience, and culturally-relevant approaches to climate action across the continent. The discussion will emphasize the shared challenges and opportunities African cities face in building climate resilience and advancing urban health.
Moderators
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Abdellatif Bouazza, PhD

Professor and Researcher, Mohammed V University
Since 2021, the UN-Habitat Country Office in Morocco has been led by Professor Abdellatif Bouazza, an accomplished Economics PhD holder with over 29 years of experience as a university professor. His career encompasses a range of professional roles, including Social Development Director... Read More →
Speakers
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Fatiha El Moudni

Mayor, City of Rabat
Born in Rabat in 1981 and originally from Tafraout, Fatiha El Moudni grew up in a strict but influential environment. Her father, surrounded by people of different nationalities, backgrounds, and ideologies, inspired her to take an interest in associative, economic, and political... Read More →
avatar for Omaima Khalil El Fanne, PhD

Omaima Khalil El Fanne, PhD

President and CEO, Youth For Climate Morocco
As a dedicated environmental engineering researcher and sustainable development professional, Omaima's interest in environmental concerns and climate action extends beyond academics to active advocacy and successful project implementation. As the leader of Youth for Climate Morocco... Read More →
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Fatna El Khiel, MD

Secretary of State, Minister of National Land Use Planning, Urban Development, Housing and City Policy
Ms. Fatna EL KHIEL, who was appointed by HM King Mohammed VI, on Wednesday, April 05, 2017, Secretary of State to the Minister of National Land Use Planning, Urban Development, Housing and City Policy, in charge of housing, is a doctor specializing in public health. As member of the... Read More →
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Yossef Ben-Meir, PhD

President, High Atlas Foundation
Yossef has been dedicated to the field of international development since joining the Peace Corps in Morocco (1993-1995). Dr. Ben-Meir is currently a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and was a faculty member at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Al Akhawayn... Read More →
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Oumaima El Idrissi

Member's of Mayor's Cabinet, City Councillor of Casablanca and Vice President of Anfa Municipality, City Council of Casablanca
A leader in sustainable development and youth development. Oumaima is serving as a Municipal Councillor and Vice President of Anfa in Casablanca, Morocco, where she champions sustainable development, cleantech, and youth empowerment.Currently serving as a Municipal Councillor for... Read More →
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Sinah Magolo

Environmental Education Manager, The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo
Sinah Magolo is an Environmental Education Manager at The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, an entity of the City of Johannesburg, South Africa.  She has 21 years of experience as an Environmental Education Practitioner. Her interests lie in citizen participation and advocacy in solving... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 15:00 - 16:00 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

16:00 GMT+01

Closing Reflections: Charting Our Path Forward
Thursday November 21, 2024 16:00 - 16:30 GMT+01
As the 20th annual International Conference on Urban Health comes to a close, we gather for a powerful closing ceremony focused on the urgent next steps in addressing climate and urban health challenges. This session will feature reflections and key takeaways from leading figures, including local and regional African partners such as the Mayor of Rabat, Fatiha El Moudni, and representatives from the International Society for Urban Health (ISUH) board, past ISUH presidents, and our partners at the International Federation for Landscape Architects (IFLA).

Together, they will summarize the critical lessons from the week and outline actionable steps for collaboration, focusing on how to tackle climate change and improve urban health in cities across Africa and the world. A key highlight will be the announcement of the launch of the Moroccan Urban Health Network, a collaborative platform that will unite cities, policymakers, researchers, and organizations to advance urban health initiatives throughout Morocco and beyond.

This closing ceremony marks the beginning of sustained collective action, emphasizing the importance of building resilient, healthy cities and the role that cross-sectoral partnerships will play in achieving this goal.
Speakers
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Blessing Mberu

PhD, African Population & Health Research Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
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José Luis Castro

Director-General Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases, World Health Organization
José Luis Castro’s appointment demonstrates WHO's commitment to prioritizing respiratory health. His efforts will support WHO in shaping policies, building partnerships, and driving actions to improve the health of people worldwide.In June 2024, José Luis completed his tenure... Read More →
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Gayle Souter-Brown, PhD

Special Envoy, International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)
Author of Landscape and Urban Design for Health and WellBeing, Using Healing, Sensory and Therapeutic Gardens (2014, Routledge Press, London) Dr Souter-Brown is a practicing landscape architect, public health researcher and policy writer, community wellbeing consultant, holistic systems... Read More →
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Shamim Talukder

Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eminence Associates for Social Development, Bangladesh
With over a decade of experience as a development professional in areas of telemedicine and public health, I am exploring the scope of innovative ideas and skills in research, designing essential and need based study, surveys and techniques. Being a focal point of Eminence, I have... Read More →
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Carlos Dora, MD, PhD

Board Vice Chair, International Society for Urban Health
Dr. Carlos Dora has a distinguished career in global public health and environment. Until recently, he coordinated the WHO’s global work on health impacts of sector policies (energy, transport, housing, extractive industry) and on articulating a global response to air pollution... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 16:00 - 16:30 GMT+01
01 Marrakesh Hall Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

16:30 GMT+01

Marrakesh Biking Tour *Ticketed Event
Thursday November 21, 2024 16:30 - 18:00 GMT+01
Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the vibrant city of Marrakesh on two wheels! In partnership with Pikala, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable mobility and youth empowerment through cycling, we are hosting a complimentary bike tour to discover the hidden beauties of “La Palmeraie”, an oasis close to Marrakech. From 4:30pm - 6:00pm on November 21, embrace this unique experience!

Spaces are limited so sign up today!
Thursday November 21, 2024 16:30 - 18:00 GMT+01
Water Museum Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco, Marrakesh, Morocco, 40000

18:00 GMT+01

Healthy, Social Markets Tour: Souk Semmarine *Ticketed Event
Thursday November 21, 2024 18:00 - 19:30 GMT+01
Join us for the Healthy, Social Markets Tour at the vibrant Souk Semmarine in Marrakesh, following the closing plenary of our 20th Annual International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH)! From 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm on November 21st, experience the dynamic shift as the market transitions from a hub of artisanal crafts to a bustling food market.

Don’t miss out on this immersive experience! This is a ticketed event. Be sure to secure your spot before it fills up. 
Speakers
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Ryan Smolar

Executive Director, Thrive Asheville
Ryan Smolar (he/him) is the initiator of the PlacemakingUS network and the place management leader of a national historic district where he helps on local arts, culture, health and small business projects. Through his national experience and local involvement, Smolar brings a robust... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 18:00 - 19:30 GMT+01
 
Friday, November 22
 

10:00 GMT+01

Post-Conference Half-Day Sustainable Development Excursion: Community Cemetery Sacred Tomb & Tree Nursery led by the High Atlas Foundation
Friday November 22, 2024 10:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
*Registration Required*

See Grassroots Sustainable Development in Action at Akrich Nursery with the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) 
The Akrich Nursery was established in 2014 as the first of several fruit tree nurseries HAF has built on land adjacent to Moroccan Jewish cemeteries as part of its House of Life program, which establishes a link between Muslim families and the Moroccan Jewish community. During the visit, you will learn about the history of Akrich nursery, its current operations, and the intersection of sustainable agriculture, cultural preservation, and human development.


Sample Agenda:
  • 10:00 AM Meet at the HAF office or your location and travel to Akrich (Tameslouht municipality, Al Haouz province) 
  • 10:45 AM Visit the Akrich community tree nursery that is adjacent to a 700-year-old Jewish cemetery and the tomb of Rabbi Raphael Hacohen; meet Abderrahim Beddah, the nursery caretaker 
  • 11:30 AM Walk or drive to the Achbarou Women's Carpet-making Cooperative 
  • 11:45 AM Arrive at Achbarou cooperative, meet its members, and learn about carpet-making Optional lunch for groups 
  • 12:30 PM Depart Achbarou for Marrakech 
  • 01:00 PM Arrive in Marrakech

Price USD $200, benefits the High Atlas Foundation and Includes:
  • Round-trip transportation 
  • HAF guided tour + Translation 
  • Lunch at Achbarou Women's Cooperative (includes Moroccan tea, Moroccan salad, Moroccan-style chicken, homemade bread, fresh fruit, and water, traditional welcome of dates and milk) 
  • $50 donation to support tree planting (additional donations can be sent separately) 

Friday November 22, 2024 10:00 - 13:00 GMT+01
High Atlas Foundation
 


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