Partner: City of Lyon (FR), City of Lahti (FI), City of Munich (DE), Eurometropolis of Strasbourg (FR), City of Kuopio (FI), City of Elefsina (GR), Benissa Municipality (ES), Loulé Municipality (PT), City of Suceava (RO)
Date: June 2023 – March 2026
Location: Europe-wide
Bax provides expert support for knowledge generation and sharing in One Health 4 Cities, an URBACT Action Planning Network. The pioneering network unites 9 cities to integrate the One Health approach—connecting human, animal, and environmental health—into urban strategies and projects. Coordinated by the City of Lyon, the network fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovative urban practices to enhance well-being for all.
European cities face multiple intersectoral health challenges such as non-communicable diseases, biodiversity loss, and various forms of pollution. By adopting a One Health approach to these diverse health challenges, European cities can pave the way for healthier, more sustainable, and inclusive urban living that supports all life (human, animal, plant and environment) and supports solutions that will safeguard health holistically.
Approach
Bax’s expert team supports the URBACT network to design and deliver the knowledge transfer methodology, as well as developing and testing tools that make it easier for cities to adopt and implement a One Health approach. Project partners periodically meet online and at each other’s cities, enhancing the knowledge exchange experience and peer-reviewing of tools and plans. Read the Baseline Study of the One Health 4 Cities Network.
Impact
