Global Observatory of Healthy & Sustainable Cities

We’re proud to share that we received the 2025 Nobel Sustainability Trust Sustainability Award this past Friday, 5 Dec, in Miami for our work on smart & sustainable city solutions. Though only a few attended, this award is for our whole founding executive committee!

ICUH 2026 in México City call for abstracts is now open!

Don't miss Ryan Turner's 15-minute oral presentation:
“Development and validation of the Global Urban Heat Vulnerability Index (GUHVI)”
🗓 Thu 20 Nov
🕑 2:15–2:30 pm
📍 02 RONGOMĀTĀNE B
Learn how GUHVI can pinpoint who is most at risk from urban heat.

Join the GOHSC Networking Brunch!
🗓 Thu 20 Nov
🕦 11:30am–12:30pm
📍 02 RONGOMĀTĀNE B
Let's connect to discuss how to measure and monitor healthy, sustainable cities and build global collaboration. @DrMelanieLowe @carlhiggs @DrHinckson @IS_UrbanHealth

How can indicators really help build healthy, sustainable cities? 🌍 At #ICUH25, we are hosting a panel with experts from policy, consulting, community, & research to unpack global & local urban indicator frameworks, explore barriers and opportunities, & share recommendations.