Events
 Urban Planning and Public HealthNovember 3, 2014 at 6:30 pm, German House New York, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 Urban environments and the planning processes that shape them are strong determinants of public health. By 2050, over two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities, yet we have only recently begun to understand how the design of our residential environment can prevent or promote health equality. Many cities face a triple threat: infectious diseases which thrive when people live in close proximity to one another; non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, which are on the rise as unhealthy diets, lack of physical exercise, and tobacco use persist; crime, violence, and traffic accidents also pose a serious threat. Healthy cities demand intersectoral action as the quality of urban life is determined by a complex web of factors, such as education, health care,economic development, environmental sustainability, and transportation. On Monday, November 3, a panel of experts will address what interventions are needed in order to plan healthier cities. More. Featured Speakers Prof. Dr. Susanne Moebus Dr. Karen Lee Prof. David Tulloch Co-Sponsors German Center for Research and Innovation RSVP by October 30 by clicking here. Registration is required to attend. Seating is limited.
Green LogisticsDecember 11, 2014 at 6:30 pm, German House New York, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 Featured Speakers Co-Sponsors Event details will be posted soon.
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