World Health Organization

2016

Creating resilient communities and supportive environments is one of four strategic priority areas of Health 2020, the WHO policy framework for health and well-being in Europe. The WHO Regional Office for Europe has a long tradition of working with Member States and local authorities to transform the challenges of ageing societies into opportunities for revitalizing urban environments, fostering social cohesion and civic engagement and finding new forms of cooperation across departments and levels of government. Age-friendly environments help people to reach older age in better health and to continue leading active lives in various roles, including in employment and volunteering.