Urban Health Cluster Event "New evidence for urban health policies"
Explore new research shaping urban health policies at our Cluster Event—advancing science, equity, and well-being in European cities.
Date and time
Location
DG Research and Innovation, Rue du Champs de Mars, 211049
Rue du Champs de Mars 211049 Bruxelles BelgiumAgenda
9:00 AM - 9:25 AM
Welcome and Opening Speeches
Rita Araújo, DG RTD
Noemí García Lepetit, WELLBASED Coordinator
9:25 AM - 9:35 AM
Keynote Speech
Marie Yeroyanni, DG RTD
9:35 AM - 10:00 AM
Integrating Health into Urban Policy: Evidence-Based Strategies from WHO
Nathalie Röbbel, WHO - Department on Social Determinants
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Urban Health’s Future: Policy, Data, and Sustainability
Paulo Morgado, eMOTIONAL Cities Coordinator
Ricard Martínez Martínez, WELLBASED project
Mpampis Zafeiropoulos, Heart project Coordinator
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee Break ☕
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Urban Health Cluster: Retrospective Overview
Paulo Morgado, eMOTIONAL Cities Coordinator
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
From Research to Action: Translating Science into Policies and Practices
Denis Sarigiannis, URBANOME Coordinator
12:15 PM - 12:40 PM
Urban Health Priorities and Actions: Collaborative Insights from the Cluster
Elisa Conticelli, ENLIGHTENme Coordinator
12:40 PM - 1:45 PM
Panel | Shaping Europe’s Urban Health: from Research to Policy to Action
Stefania Marcheggiani, ISS - Principal Investigator
Alba Godfrey, EuroHealthNet - Senior Project Coordinator
Carolyn Daher, ISGlobal - Initiative Coordinator
Denis Sarigiannis, URBANOME Coordinator
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Jill Litt, RECETAS Coordinator
About this event
- Event lasts 5 hours
Join us in Brussels on 8 May 2025 for the Final Urban Health Cluster Event, where six Horizon 2020 projects—eMOTIONAL Cities, ENLIGHTENme, HEART, RECETAS, URBANOME, and WELLBASED—come together to present new evidence and actionable recommendations for healthier urban futures!
Hosted at the European Commission – DG Research & Innovation premises, this full-day event will showcase key findings from +4 years of collaborative research tackling some of the most pressing urban health challenges—ranging from environmental stressors and mental health to health equity and policy innovation.
Through a dynamic agenda including keynote talks, expert panels, and project presentations, we will explore:
- How cities can integrate health into all urban policies;
- Emerging tools and data for evidence-based decision-making;
- Recommendations for creating inclusive, equitable, and resilient urban environments;
- Strategies to translate science into effective policy and practice.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with leading experts, policy makers, and stakeholders working at the intersection of urban planning, health, and sustainability. Whether you're in research, public policy, or local governance, this event will offer valuable insights and practical pathways to inform and improve urban health strategies across Europe.
Let’s shape the future of healthier cities together!
Frequently asked questions
Urban Health Cluster, in short UHC, is the first European cluster to improve and safeguard health and well-being of citizens! It consists of six EU-funded projects supported under the same funding scheme. UHC is a synergy for a cohesive and efficient approach to enhancing urban health lands
The Cluster focuses on health equity, mental well-being, environmental stressors, and evidence-based policymaking to improve health outcomes in urban settings.
The Cluster co-developed 3 policy briefs and a White Paper, and aligned 6 EU projects to deliver joint research outputs and actionable recommendations for urban health policy.
Yes, the Cluster has hosted webinars, joint sessions, and workshops throughout its 4-year lifecycle to build synergies and share research and policy insights.
This event is ideal for policymakers, researchers, urban planners, health professionals, civil society, and all interested in shaping healthier, inclusive cities.
The event will be held on 8 May 2025 at the European Commission – DG Research & Innovation premises in Brussels, with online attendance also available.