Resources tagged: Guidelines
Filtered by locality: "International"
UK National Planning Policy Framework
The National Planning Policy Framework is a key part of government reforms to make the planning system less complex and more accessible, to protect the environment and to promote sustainable growth and improve wellbeing.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Access, Active transport, Built Environment, Design, Environment, Government policy, Guidelines, Legislation, Local government, Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Public open space, Sustainability |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2012 |
Global Health Risks and Action Plan
The World Health Organization: Global Health Risks and Action Plan for the Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Non Communicable Diseases is a key document written primarily for the community of international development partners, as well as those in government and civil society concerned with urgent action to address the rapidly increasing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle -income countries and its serious implications for poverty reduction and economic development.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Active living, Advocacy, Government policy, Guidelines, Health improvement, Health policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Preventative health |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2009 |
Professor Fiona Bull Presentation
Professor Bull, from the Centre for Built Environment and Health - School of Population Health, presented on the global physical activity agenda and how this can help inform local direction to your community.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Advocacy, Built Environment, Guidelines, Health policy, Inactivity, Local government, Obesity, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Physical activity recommendations, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Preventative health, Public health, Publications, Research |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
International Advocacy: Physical Activity - Global Health
The following international physical activity advocacy resource was developed by the World Heart Federation in collaboration with Global Advocacy for Physical Activity (GAPA), IASO and HRIDAY (Health Related Information Dissemination Amongst Youth). The resource makes a strong case for promoting physical activity as a priority for policy, school curricula, and community activity.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Advocacy, Barriers to physical activity, Benefits of physical activity, Government policy, Guidelines, Inactivity, Physical activity, Public health, Publications |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
12 Attributes of Bikeway Networks
The following one page document by Paul-Andre Larose, Ph.D. Ontario, Canada, lists the twelve key attributes necessary for a successful bikeway network which encourages and supports the uptake of active transport.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active transport, Built Environment, Cycle paths, Cycling, Design, Guidelines, Infrastructure, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Road safety |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
National Physical Activity Plan (US)
The Plan is a comprehensive set of policies, programs, and initiatives that aim to increase physical activity in all segments of the American population. The Plan is the product of a private-public sector collaborative. Hundreds of organisations are working together to change our communities in ways that will enable every American to be sufficiently physically active.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active living, Case study, Guidelines, Physical activity, Physical activity plans, Planning, Public health, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Public Health Agency of Canada
With dramatically rising rates of overweight and obesity, “healthy living” needs to become a way of life for more Canadians. Making healthy food choices, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy weight are essential to good health, and key areas of focus for the Public Health Agency of Canada.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active living, Benefits of physical activity, Government agencies, Government programs, Guidelines, Health promotion, Physical activity, Research, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) was the government’s advisor on architecture, urban design and public space from 1999 to 2011. The archived website provides resources and case studies on the built environment.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Built Environment, Guidelines, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | Published year not set |
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