Benissa Showcases Health and Sport Model in Lyon to Attract European Funds

The municipality from Marina Alta participated in the 'One Health Summit' in France, solidifying its international projection in well-being and sustainability.

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The Benissa City Council recently participated in the One Health Summit in Lyon, France, to present its innovative health and sport model, aiming to attract new European funds and strengthen its international standing.

The Benissa delegation attended the prestigious One Health Summit, an international event gathering public administrations and entities committed to promoting innovative policies in health, well-being, and sustainability. This participation highlights the municipality's active role in the European sphere, particularly in developing projects that merge sport, health, and community funding.
The institutional representation took place during Easter Monday, with the presence of the Councillor for European Projects, Adrián Cabrera. The summit brought together various European municipalities recognized for their ability to implement initiatives that improve citizens' quality of life, emphasizing sport as a fundamental tool for prevention and health promotion.
The event unfolded at the Lyon Congress Center, where experiences and successful models related to innovation in public policies were shared, with a special focus on those integrating physical activity and health as pillars of social development. Furthermore, Benissa's work was showcased at the emblematic Sala de la Ville de Lyon, a significant institutional venue, through the projection of a video highlighting local sports initiatives and their connection to European programs.
With this participation in the international forum, the Benissa City Council advances its strategy of openness and external projection. The municipality champions sport and health not only as instruments for citizen well-being but also as drivers of economic and social development, reinforcing its capacity to attract investment and generate opportunities within European innovation networks.