Building a Healthy City and Mitigating Adverse Effects of Climate Change on Health – Report Writing
Assignment Task
Part A
Topic: Healthy City Initiative Application
Scenario:
Imagine your hometown is applying to be part of a healthy city initiative, which will attract national government funding if the application is successful. The local city mayor has asked you to make a brief presentation describing what this will mean for the city. The audience will be local government employees.
Address the following points in your presentation:
Describe the main features of the WHO health cities initiative.
Summarise the initiatives already in place in the city you have chosen, that could be part of a healthy cities application.
Briefly suggest 2 additional steps that could be taken to make the biggest impact on health in your city.
Task:
Write a 10-slide presentation describing the above, focusing on one city in the United States (New York City)
Part B: Written Report on International Health and Sustainable Development 2000 Words
Topic: What are the adverse effects of climate change on health and what can be done to mitigate these? (New York City, US)
A. For the region you live in, or another region with which you are familiar:
1. Describe the adverse impacts on health that have been noted already, justifying why these are attributable to climate change.
2. What are the likely future adverse impacts of climate change on health including the likely scale of the changes?
B. For a local population typical of the region you live in or another region with which you are familiar:
1. Give examples of 3 actions that could be organised and undertaken at a local level, for example in a single population centre of half a million people, to mitigate the local effects of climate change. Provide evidence to support your chosen examples.
2. Give 3 examples of how you could obtain funding for such initiatives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these funding methods? What is the likelihood of successful funding of each of these methods?
Part A: Healthy City Initiative Application
Slide 1: Introduction
Welcome and introduction to the healthy city initiative application for New York City.
Slide 2: Main features of the WHO health cities initiative
Definition of the WHO health cities initiative.
The main features of the initiative, including its goal to create a healthy environment for all residents.
Slide 3: Initiatives already in place in New York City
Overview of the existing initiatives in New York City that support healthy living, including the Green Wave plan and the Active Design Guidelines.
Slide 4: Additional step 1 – Promote healthy eating
Description of the benefits of healthy eating and the potential impact on health.
Suggestion for implementing community gardens and farmer’s markets in public spaces.
Slide 5: Additional step 2 – Increase access to green spaces
Description of the benefits of green spaces on mental health and physical activity.
Suggestion for creating more parks and green spaces in underprivileged neighborhoods.
Slide 6: Benefits of a healthy city
Summary of the benefits of a healthy city, including reduced healthcare costs and increased economic growth.
Slide 7: National government funding
Description of the potential funding from the national government and its requirements.
Explanation of how the healthy city initiative aligns with the national government’s priorities.
Slide 8: Community involvement
Importance of community involvement in the initiative.
Description of potential ways to involve community members in the initiative, such as community meetings and surveys.
Slide 9: Conclusion
Summary of the main points of the presentation.
Encouragement to support the healthy city initiative.
Slide 10: Questions and feedback
Opportunity for questions and feedback from the audience.
Part B: Written Report on International Health and Sustainable Development
Introduction:
Brief overview of the impact of climate change on health.
Explanation of the focus on New York City.
Section A: Adverse impacts on health attributable to climate change
Slide 1: Introduction
Explanation of the focus on the adverse impacts of climate change on health in New York City.
Slide 2: Heatwaves
Explanation of how heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense in New York City.
Description of the health impacts, including heat stroke and exacerbation of chronic illnesses.
Slide 3: Extreme weather events
Explanation of the increase in extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and floods.
Description of the health impacts, including injuries and mental health issues.
Slide 4: Air pollution
Explanation of the increase in air pollution due to climate change.
Description of the health impacts, including respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular disease.
Slide 5: Conclusion
Summary of the adverse impacts on health attributable to climate change in New York City.
Section B: Local actions to mitigate the effects of climate change
Slide 1: Introduction
Explanation of the focus on local actions to mitigate the effects of climate change in New York City.
Slide 2: Action 1 – Increase public transportation
Description of the benefits of public transportation on reducing carbon emissions and air pollution.
Evidence to support the effectiveness of public transportation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Slide 3: Action 2 – Implement green infrastructure
Description of the benefits of green infrastructure on mitigating the effects of extreme weather events.
Evidence to support the effectiveness of green infrastructure in reducing stormwater runoff and increasing urban resilience.
Slide 4: Action 3 – Increase renewable energy sources
Description of the benefits of renewable energy sources on reducing carbon emissions and air pollution.
Evidence to support the effectiveness of renewable energy sources in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Slide 5: Conclusion
Summary of the local actions that can be taken to mitigate the effects of climate change in New York City.
Section C:
