The Danish Healthy Cities Network

The Danish Healthy Cities Network is a network of cities (municipalities) and regions (counties) politically committed to mutual cooperation in order to strengthen and develop the field of public health locally. 2/3 are members, which is 65 out of 98 municipalities and 2 out of 5 regions.
Being a member of the network means participating in a professional forum with focus on knowledge sharing and development of health promotion policies and activities in municipalities and counties. The Danish Healthy Cities Network aims to be a valued partner in the field of health professions both on a national and an international level.
Since 1991 the members have worked together in developing new methods, carrying out courses and conferences and pubilishing recommendation. Useful and efficient tools for working with promoting public health have successfully been developed through the network. An annual network conference and conferences are common activities where both professionals and politicians are invited. The network facilitate several sub networks within the field of public health, - get an overview of the present (in Danish).

Have a look at the statutes of the Danish National Healthy Cities Network (pdf) are translated into English.

The international representative of the Danish Healthy Cities Network : 

Ms Christina Krog

Member of the network's board and Head of Department of Health
and National Coordinator in the Danish Heathy Cities Network
c/o KL-Huset
Weidekampsgade 10
2300 København S
Tel. +45 3370 3375 / +45 2290 9105