Sustainable age-friendly cities and communities in China: a scoping review and narrative assessment of national policies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Climate change, aging populations, and rapid urbanization intersect to pose public health challenges in China, impacting the livelihoods of older adults. This review maps China's national policies shaping Sustainable Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC), highlights supporting sub-national innovations, and identifies potential policy gaps and opportunities.

Methods

We searched 26 national government websites for policy documents published from January 1, 2020, to December 20, 2024, screening 35,809 records and including 125 that met criteria.

Findings

National frameworks (National Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation 2035, Healthy China 2030, Healthy Cities) have parallel efforts linking climate resilience and healthy aging. However, policy domains a

SUBMITTER: Jia Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12639885 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature