Urbanism, climate change and health: systems approaches to governance.
Effective action on climate change health impacts and vulnerability will require systems approaches and integrated policy and planning responses from a range of government agencies. Similar responses are needed to address other complex problems, such as the obesity epidemic. Local government, with its focus on the governance of place, will have a key role in responding to these convergent agendas. Industry can also be part of the solution - indeed it must be, because it has a lead role in relevant sectors. Understanding the co-benefits for health of climate mitigation actions will strengthen the case for early action. There is a need for improved decision support tools to inform urban governance. These tools should be based on a systems approach and should incorporate a spatial perspective.
Capon
Anthony G
AG
National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University. tony.capon@anu.edu.au
Synnott
Emma S
ES
Holliday
Sue
S
D001315:Australia; D004779:Environment Design; D004782:Environmental Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D033161:Government Regulation; D017752:Greenhouse Effect; D006291:Health Policy; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D006113:United Kingdom; D014504:Urban Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*