Urban Health and Systems

For decades, economic growth and environmental protection were often viewed as competing priorities. Many policymakers believed that reducing pollution would slow industrial development, limit productivity, and hinder economic progress. However, emerging evidence from cities…

Greener city design is not just an aesthetic choice—it’s essential for health, wellbeing, and sustainability. As urban populations grow, how cities are built—from parks and public spaces to transport systems—has real, measurable impacts on physical health, air quality, and mental…

Urban food insecurity is a growing crisis. While cities promise opportunities, nearly 1.7 billion people living in urban and peri-urban areas now face food insecurity, struggling to access healthy, affordable diets [1]. Urban residents are more dependent on markets than rural…