ICUH 2026 Partners
This conference has been made possible with the generosity of our 2026 partners and sponsors.
Organizers
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The International Society for Urban Health (ISUH) is a pioneer global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health and equity in cities. We connect research, policy and practice, bringing together researchers, governments, communities and partners across sectors to turn urban health evidence into action.
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Academic Co-Host
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Tecnológico de Monterrey is a renowned Mexican university focused on education, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, with campuses across the country. ICUH 2026 is proud to be co-hosted by Tecnológico de Monterrey in close collaboration with their Center for the Future of Cities, which brings together research, innovation and collaboration to address the challenges facing cities and help shape more prosperous, sustainable and inclusive urban futures.
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Co-Sponsors
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World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations agency for international public health, working worldwide to promote health, strengthen health systems and respond to health challenges. A long-time ISUH partner, WHO has collaborated with us through its Urban Health Unit on urban health research, frameworks and initiatives.
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UN-Habitat is the United Nations program for sustainable urbanization and human settlements, working with governments and communities to make cities more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
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Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas and WHO Regional Office for the Americas, working with countries across the region to improve health, strengthen health systems and advance health equity.
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Knowledge Partners
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Drexel Urban Health Collaborative (UHC) is based at Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health and conducts research, training and policy work focused on improving health and reducing health inequities in cities in the United States and globally.
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WRI México is part of the World Resources Institute and works with cities, governments and communities on sustainable urban development, climate and environmental challenges. Through the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, its work includes mobility and road safety, air quality, urban resilience and public space.
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Partners
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Break the Cycle addresses children’s environmental health disparities through interdisciplinary research, mentorship and action. A long-time ISUH partner, Break the Cycle is bringing its new Latin America program to ICUH 2026, connecting the initiative with students, researchers and the wider urban health community across the region.
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Cities & Health is an international peer-reviewed journal connecting research and practice across urban planning, design, policy and health. A historical ISUH partner, the journal and ISUH have worked together closely over the years to share and advance urban health research and practice internationally.
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Fast-Track Health is a global health organization working to accelerate responses to communicable and non-communicable diseases, address the health impacts of climate change, and advance health-related Sustainable Development Goals. ISUH is also involved both with the Fast-Track Cities Institute and the Journal of Fast-Track Cities.
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Fundación Azteca is a Mexican foundation working across education, environmental action, youth engagement and community wellbeing. Its initiatives include reforestation, ecosystem restoration and environmental stewardship, connecting healthier environments with the wellbeing of communities across Mexico.
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The Partnership Lab designs and facilitates cross-sector partnerships that bring together organizations, communities and institutions to address complex health and development challenges.
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PlacemakingUS is a nonprofit network supporting people and communities working to create more inclusive, connected and resilient public spaces through placemaking, training and peer exchange.
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SALURBAL (Urban Health in Latin America) is a long-time ISUH partner and a regional research network studying how urban environments, policies and climate change affect health and health equity across Latin American cities. SALURBAL is coordinated by Drexel University’s Urban Health Collaborative.
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Fundación Placemaking México works with communities to transform public spaces through participatory placemaking. Its programs include LAPIS (Lugares Amigables para la Primera Infancia), which creates child-friendly public spaces for young children and their caregivers, as well as community sports spaces and placemaking training.
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Global Observatory of Healthy and Sustainable Cities (GOHSC) is a global, multi-institutional initiative that develops open-access, comparable indicators to measure and track healthy and sustainable urban development. Its work includes the 1000 Cities Challenge, supporting cities to assess areas such as walkability, public transport, public space and urban heat.
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Urban Health & Wellbeing (UHWB) is an interdisciplinary global science program using systems approaches to understand and improve health and wellbeing in cities. ISUH is a proud co-sponsor of UHWB, an initiative of the International Science Council.
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Urban95 is an initiative of the Van Leer Foundation that works with cities to make urban environments and services better for babies, toddlers and their caregivers, bringing an early-childhood perspective into urban planning and policy.
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With Support From
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Van Leer Foundation is an independent Dutch foundation working to improve the wellbeing of babies, toddlers and caregivers. Through initiatives including Urban95, it works with cities and partners to create environments in which young children and families can thrive.
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