Join the One Health for Cities Conference
10 December 2025, Brussels
The One Health for Cities Conference is a full-day event bringing together cities, local and European policymakers, experts, researchers, and urban enthusiasts to tackle the most pressing challenges in implementing One Health in urban settings. Participants will exchange cutting-edge knowledge, explore practical tools, and collaboratively generate actionable recommendations, fostering constructive dialogue between science, policy, and civil society.
The conference will be structured in two main sessions:
• One Health for Cities, From Policy to Action
• One Health, A Necessary Evolution for Future Cities
Why One Health in Cities?
One Health embraces the vital interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health. Applying this approach at the city level offers a proactive, strategic framework that aligns human well-being with ecosystem health, mitigates long-term risks, and enhances overall quality of life.
This conference will spotlight the achievements of the One Health 4 Cities Network, address urgent urban health issues, and foster collective reflection on the future of cities through a global health lens.
This event is a unique opportunity to shape the urban health agenda of tomorrow!
Location
Brussels , Belgium
Calender
10 December 2025
Organiser
Planning
MORNING SESSION: One Health, From Policy to Action (09:00 – 13:00)
This session will raise awareness among city makers about the importance and feasibility of the One Health approach in urban areas. It will showcase practical implementation strategies, from high-level planning to operational execution, supported by case studies from network cities, insights from the Essentials Guidebook for City Makers, and the Toolbox developed by network partners.
This session is ideal for city officers, researchers, local policymakers, or interested stakeholders seeking actionable ways to implement One Health in their urban context.
AFTERNOON SESSION: One Health, A Necessary Evolution for Cities Towards the Future (15:00 – 18:00)
This session will appeal to EU decision makers, highlighting the need to integrate the One Health approach into EU policies, regulations, funding mechanisms, and cooperation systems. It will feature scientific evidence and results from local implementations, alongside outputs from the One Health 4 Cities Network.
This session is designed for local and EU policymakers, decision makers, and stakeholders in sustainable urban development who are seeking holistic solutions for urgent urban challenges.
European Partners
City Partners
