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Welcome

The 2026 Annual Business Meeting and Technical Conference marks a landmark moment for the WHO European Healthy Cities Network: 40 years since the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and the official launch of Phase VIII (2026–2030).

The WHO European Healthy Cities Network advances its work in multi-year programmatic phases, providing a collective vision and coordinated action for cities across the WHO European Region. Phase VIII introduces a renewed focus on creating healthier, more equitable and sustainable urban environments through seven core pillars - our 7Ps:

People · Place · Planet · Participation · Prosperity · Peace · Prepare”

Together, these pillars guide cities to protect health, promote well-being, and build resilience for current and future generations.