WHO European. Healthy Cities Political Vision. Group. WHO Healthy Cities Moving towards Phase VII

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1 WHO European WHO Healthy Cities Moving towards Phase VII Healthy Cities Political Vision Implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Copenhagen Consensus of Mayors Group Monika Kosinska Regional Focal Point, WHO European Healthy Cities Network Programme Monika Manager, Kosinska Governance for Health Division of Policy Regional and Governance Focal for Point Health and Well-being European WHO Regional Healthy Office Cities for Europe Network WHO Regional Office for Europe 12 April 2018

2 Introduction Where we are as the WHO European Healthy Cities network Where we are going? What are the challenges and opportunities?

3 Where we are as the WHO European Healthy Cities network Where we are going? What are the challenges and opportunities?

4 WHO European Healthy Cities Network Currently consists of 1400 cities / 165 million people supported by National Healthy Cities Networks in 30 countries 78 WHO flagship designated cities, plus 18 applicant cities = 96 cities in total Now in Phase VI ( ) the network was founded in it has been running for 30 years

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7 Main challenges Aging populations, Climate change Environmental challenges Inequalities, economic & social challenges Migration & urbanisation NCDs, health threats Local level politicians, systems, services and spaces need to manage and respond

8 Health a precious global good Higher on the political and social agenda of countries and internationally Important global economic and security issue Major investment sector for human, economic and social development Major sector in its own right A human right and matter of social justice

9 Health 2020: strategic objectives Working to improve health for all and reducing the health divide Improving leadership, and participatory governance for health Health 2020: four common policy priorities for health Investing in health through a life-course approach and empowering people Tackling Europe s major health challenges: NCDs and communicable diseases Strengthening people-centred health systems, public health capacities and emergency preparedness, surveillance and response Creating resilient communities and supportive environments

10 Phase VI ( ) fully aligned to Health 2020 Two strategic goals of Health 2020 provide the overarching umbrella of Phase VI of the WHO European Healthy Cities Network: Working to improve health for all and reducing the health divide Improving leadership, and participatory governance for health

11 Phase VI ( ) & Health 2020 The core themes in Phase VI are based on a local adaptation of the four priorities for policy action of Health 2020: Investing in health through a life-course approach and empowering people Tackling Europe s major health challenges: NCDs and communicable diseases Strengthening peoplecentred health systems, public health capacities and emergency preparedness, surveillance and response Creating resilient communities and supportive environments

12 Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the WHO European Region

13 Healthy Cities Network & The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by world leaders in September 2015 officially came into force in 2016 The SDGs are fully aligned with Health with goals and themes based on Health 2020, the WHO European Healthy Cities Network is well prepared to support their implementation at the local level. The SGDs aim to end poverty, fight inequalities and build economic growth, addressing a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection. While all goals are relevant for Healthy Cities, the SDGs include a specific goal on cities Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

14 Local platform for Health 2020 and the 2030 Agenda

15 Implementation partner of Regional priorities Migration & public health Gender & health Healthy aging Environment & Health Health-promoting schools VPI & AMR Paris 2016 Ostrava 2017 Almaty 2018 Primary & integrated care IHR & preparedness Nutrition & physical activity Country office leadership and support

16 Priorities for Strengthened accountability from WHO to cities Local level tools for implementation Commitment for a city development plan with health and wellbeing at centre Common indicators collected in Year 1, 3, 5 Strengthened presence in wider Region & greater global outlook Healthy Cities as partners for implementation of key WHO strategic priorities

17 Where we are as the WHO European Healthy Cities network Where we are going? What are the challenges and opportunities?

18 Roadmap for 2018

19 Political Vision Group Objective: develop draft vision for next phase Belfast, UK - Bursa, Turkey - Cork, Ireland - Horsens, Denmark - Jerusalem, Israel - Kuopio, Finland Newcastle, UK - Pécs, Hungary - Rennes, France (NN) - Rijeka, Croatia - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - St Petersburg, Russian Federation - Vienna, Austria - Udine, Italy Utrecht, Netherlands Meeting, November, Udine, Italy First draft of Healthy Cities vision presented in Pécs Meeting, September, Cork, Republic of Ireland Healthy Cities Vision adopted in Summit

20 NEW PHASE OF HEALTHY CITIES BUILDING A HEALTHY, EQUITABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALL Healthy Cities are places of community prosperity where inclusive, accountable, and participatory governance processes are undertaken in pursuit of peace, health, wellbeing, and the common good. They lead by example locally and globally, interacting with the planet and other actors to create physical, social, and cultural environments that are designed to empower and enable all people equitably, allowing them to reach their full human potential.

21 Summit of Mayors Copenhagen Consensus of Mayors February 2018 Copenhagen, Denmark

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30 Where we are as the WHO European Healthy Cities network Where we are going? What are the challenges and opportunities?

31 Building blocks for Goals People Vision Plan Governance

32 Preparation for Phase VII Revised governance for Phase VII - Governance Criteria for the next phase of the Network Goals Common Indicators Phase VII implementation strategy Plan Revised Tools Core competencies of a WHO European Healthy Cities Coordinator People

33 Priorities for Political leadership Public health leadership Technical excellence Governance and accountability Communication Administration and finance

34 Challenges and opportunities Close to the individual and community Diverse starting points in the network Urban agenda will be ubiquitous Enormous experience in Healthy Cities Winds of change 2030 Agenda we cannot fail

35 Concluding comments Opportunity in rapidly urbanising parts of the region / areas with low local capacity Building healthy, equitable, sustainable development from the bottom up Healthy Cities as a network, platform and partner 2018 continued strengthening & partnership

36 Roadmap for 2018

37 See you in Belfast! 30 years of Healthy Cities Launch of new phase and International Conference October 2018

38 Thank you For more information, please contact: Monika Kosinska Focal Point, WHO European Healthy Cities Network WHO Regional Office for Europe