WHO Manifesto for a Healthy Recovery from COVID-19

Overview

This publication provides an overview of the WHO prescriptions and accompanied actionables for a green and healthy recovery from COVID-19. The practical steps outlined in this report aim at creating a healthier, fairer and greener world while investing to maintain and resuscitate the economy hit by the effects of COVID-19.

Policy makers, national and local decision-makers and a wide array of other actors wishing to contribute to a healthy recovery can now take decisive steps by shaping the way we live, work and consume. Effects on environmental degradation and pollution and climate change will be wide ranging. WHO and partner organizations have since long been developing substantive guidance and provide support for building healthier environments for healthier populations.

Six WHO prescriptions, and a comprehensive set of key actionables, for achieving healthier environments is provided accordingly. Their prioritization will depend upon the local context and situation. New investments and reconsideration of priorities in the context of recovery from COVID-19 present unique opportunities for shaping healthier environments and scaling up actions accordingly.

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WHO Manifesto for a healthy and green recovery from COVID-19

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