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WORLD HEALTH
CITY FORUM 2024

12(Tue) - 14(Thu) November 2024

Songdo Convensia,

Songdo Interbational City, Incheon, Rep. of Korea

12(Tue) - 14(Thu) November 2024

Songdo Covnersia,

Songdo International City, Incheon, Rep. of Korea

INVITATIONS

Just as human health and cities are inseparable, they are also inextricably related to the health of the planet. The destruction of nature by humans is having a huge impact on human civilization in the form of climate crisis, pandemics, and loss of biodiversity. Humanity’s impact on the Earth and its ecosystem has become so inevitable and critical that this century has been called the ʻAnthropocene.’


Unfortunately, as a result of this interaction between humans, cities, and the Earth, they are all becoming neither healthy nor safe. Now, to stop the vicious cycle of disaster locally or globally, we must work to create more resilient and sustainable cities. If we cannot give up ʻurbanization’ itself, the solution must be to create ʻhealthier’ cities. We invite you to the 2024 World Health City Forum under the theme ʻUrbanization and planetary health: how to make smart health cities?’

Yun-Chul HONG

Chair of Executive Committee

2024 WORLD HEALTH CITY FORUM

Urbanization and Planetary Health,

How to Make Smart Health Cities?

Background and Concept of the Forum


Recognizing the intricate interconnection between human well-being, urban habitats, and the broader health of our planet underscores the urgent need for collaborative action. Human endeavors have left an indelible mark on nature, precipitating dire consequences such as the climate crisis, pandemics, and unprecedented natural calamities. This complex interplay among humanity, cities, and the Earth poses significant threats to the safety and prosperity of all inhabitants. To break free from this perilous cycle, concerted efforts are essential to cultivate resilient and sustainable cities

With this imperative driving us forward, we are pleased to unveil the World Health City Forum 2024, centered on the theme ‘Urbanization and Planetary Health: How to Make Smart Health Cities?’. This theme recognizes the urgent need for cities to come together and address the pressing challenges posed by mega-risks, such as climate change, pandemics, and population ageing. Faced with these multifaceted risks, the future of humanity hinges upon finding effective solutions. The Forum's focus on establishing a response strategy at the city level goes beyond mere political declarations, economic measures, or health care policies. It emphasizes the importance of proactive leadership and strategic planning to confront these complex problems head-on. By fostering collaboration and sharing innovative approaches, the Forum aims to overcome the current problems that hinders humanity's ability to tackle these formidable challenges.

Through discussions, knowledge exchange, and the collective wisdom of participants, the World Health City Forum 2024 strives to chart a path toward resilient cities that are prepared to withstand and adapt to mega-risks. The outcomes and strategies developed during this Forum have the potential to shape the future of cities and positively impact the lives of countless individuals worldwide. For this discussion and to initiate a new strategy of collaboration for sustainable healthy living conditions, the World Health City Forum 2024 will be hosted by World Health City Forum Corporation.

Key Objectives


The forum calls on academia, civil society, and governments, from the local to the international level, to advocate for a "Smart, Healthy and Resilient Community." This is necessary to address the unprecedented challenges of climate change, ageing populations, and newly emerging diseases and will facilitate city strategies and programs to bolster resilience and alliance

Main Theme

The 2nd WHCF will take place in the following principles

City-centered : Inviting over 50 global cities


Network-oriented : Emphasizes networking and convergence between academia, cities, and businesses


Platform-based : Platform for governments, international organi-zations, NGOs, and businesses to participate and use


ASEAN-focused : New growth through collaboration and solidarity among ASEAN countries and major cities

Participating Key Figures and Organizations

BAN Ki-moon

Former Secretary-General of the United Nations

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Director-General, WHO

Bounfeng Phoummalaysith

Minister of Health, Lao PDR

(ASEAN Presidency)

Abdullah Bin Hamad Bin
Abdullah Al-Attiya

Minister of Municipality, Qatar

GHSCO

Global Health Security Coordination Office

UNDDR

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

UNCDF

United Nations  Capital Development Fund

ADB

Asian Development Bank

GCF

Green Climate Fund

NIER

National Institute of Environmental Research

KHEPI

Korea Health Promotion Institute

KOFIH

Korea Foundation for International Healthcare 

Date and Site

The meeting is to be held in Songdo Convensia, Incheon City, Republic of Korea 12(Tue) -14(Thu) November 2024.

Program

INVITATION

Just as human health and cities are inseparable, they are also inextricably related to the health of the planet. The destruction of nature by humans is having a huge impact on human civilization in the form of climate crisis, pandemics, and loss of biodiversity. Humanity’s impact on the Earth and its ecosystem has become so inevitable and critical that this century has been called the ʻAnthropocene.’


Unfortunately, as a result of this interaction between humans, cities, and the Earth, they are all becoming neither healthy nor safe. Now, to stop the vicious cycle of disaster locally or globally, we must work to create more resilient and sustainable cities. If we cannot give up ʻurbanization’ itself, the solution must be to create ʻhealthier’ cities. We invite you to the 2024 World Health City Forum under the theme ʻUrbanization and planetary health : how to make smart health cities?’



Yun-Chul HONG

Chair, THE 2ND World Health City Forum Executive Committee

President of the World Health City Forum

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Urbanization and Planetary Health,
How to Make Smart Health Cities?

Background and Concept of the Forum

Recognizing the intricate interconnection between human well-being, urban habitats, and the broader health of our planet underscores the urgent need for collaborative action. Human endeavors have left an indelible mark on nature, precipitating dire consequences such as the climate crisis, pandemics, and unprecedented natural calamities. This complex interplay among humanity, cities, and the Earth poses significant threats to the safety and prosperity of all inhabitants. To break free from this perilous cycle, concerted efforts are essential to cultivate resilient and sustainable cities.

With this imperative driving us forward, we are pleased to unveil the World Health City Forum 2024, centered on the theme ‘Urbanization and Planetary Health: How to Make Smart Health Cities?’. This theme recognizes the urgent need for cities to come together and address the pressing challenges posed by mega-risks, such as climate change, pandemics, and population ageing. Faced with these multifaceted risks, the future of humanity hinges upon finding effective solutions. The Forum's focus on establishing a response strategy at the city level goes beyond mere political declarations, economic measures, or health care policies. It emphasizes the importance of proactive leadership and strategic planning to confront these complex problems head-on. By fostering collaboration and sharing innovative approaches, the Forum aims to overcome the current problems that hinders humanity's ability to tackle these formidable challenges.

Through discussions, knowledge exchange, and the collective wisdom of participants, the World Health City Forum 2024 strives to chart a path toward resilient cities that are prepared to withstand and adapt to mega-risks. The outcomes and strategies developed during this Forum have the potential to shape the future of cities and positively impact the lives of countless individuals worldwide. For this discussion and to initiate a new strategy of collaboration for sustainable healthy living conditions, the World Health City Forum 2024 will be hosted by World Health City Forum Corporation.

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Key Objectives

The forum calls on academia, civil society, and governments, from the local to the international level, to advocate for a "Smart, Healthy and Resilient Community." This is necessary to address the unprecedented challenges of climate change, ageing populations, and newly emerging diseases and will facilitate city strategies and programs to bolster resilience and alliance.

Main Theme

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The 2ND WHCF will take place in the following principles.

City-centered : Inviting over 50 global cities

Network-oriented : Emphasizes networking and convergence between academia, cities, and businesses 

Platform-based : Platform for governments, international organizations,NGOs, and businesses to participate and use 

ASIA-focused : New Growth through Collaboration and Solidarity among Asian Countries and Major Cities 

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Participating Key Figures and Organizations

BAN Ki-moon

Former Secretary-General of the United Nations

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Director-General, WHO

Bounfeng Phoummalaysith

Minister of Health, Lao PDR

(ASEAN Presidency)

Abdullah Bin Hamad Bin Abdullah Al-Attiya

Minister of Municipality, Qatar

GHSCO

Global Health Security Coordination Office 

UNDRR

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

UNCDF

UN Capital Development Fund

ADB

Asian Development Bank

GCF

Green Climate Fund

NIER

National Institute of Environmental Research

KHEPI

Korea Health Promotion Institute

KOFIH

Korea Foundation for International Healthcare

Date and Site

The meeting is to be held in Songdo Convensia, Incheon City,

Republic of Korea, 12(Tue) - 14(Thu) November 2024.

Program

Partners

Secretariat

(22004) 26F, G-Tower, 175, Art center-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea 

Seoul Office

(03127) 7F, 190, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea 

© 2024 World Health City Forum all rights reserved.

Partners

Email

info@worldhealthcityforum.org 

Secretariat

(22004) 26F, G-Tower, 175, Art center-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea

Seoul Office

(03127) 11F, 190, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea 

© 2024 World Health City Forum all rights reserved.