Health and Wellbeing Symposium: Best Practices for Promoting Healthy and Age-friendly Cities

Introduction

As urban populations continue to grow and age globally, the significance of promoting inter-generational health and well-being through the lens of age-friendly cities has never been more paramount. The symposium on “Best Practices for Promoting Healthy and Age-friendly Cities” serves as a pivotal platform for practitioners from the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), researchers, policymakers, and all stakeholders from different regions and countries who are interested in the multifaceted aspects of creating inclusive urban spaces to share their experiences on promoting health and well-being of ageing populations.

The symposium aims to explore and disseminate innovative strategies, evidence-based practices, and collaborative approaches that can enhance the quality of life for diverse age groups within urban settings across all regions. By examining the intersection of urban design, health initiatives, and social policies, we aspire to catalyse meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange that will drive positive changes in how cities are managed and enhance support systems for older persons and people approaching older age.

Co-organisers

• Institute of Policy Studies, Lingnan University

• Graduate School, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

• National Chung Cheng University

• Consortium of Social Change, Wellbeing and Social Policy Studies

• Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Nansha) Social Organization Cooperation and Innovation Base