Nice has officially been awarded the “My City Allies” label with a three-ribbon level for a period of two years. The city of Nice now joins three other municipalities in France and becomes the first in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region to receive this distinction.
The “My City Allies” program is a national initiative set up by the League Against Cancer to best support municipalities committed to health prevention policies. Based on a repertoire of 30 operational actions, cities develop their strategy around combating factors deemed carcinogenic such as tobacco, alcohol, pollution, and sedentary lifestyle, as well as promoting factors that limit these cancers: nutrition, physical activities, screenings, etc.
How are the ribbons awarded?
- 1 ribbon: the municipality commits to an action plan
- 2 ribbons: three actions from the repertoire are implemented
- 3 ribbons: the municipality has implemented at least six actions
- 4 ribbons: at least nine actions have been implemented by the city
For several years, the city of Nice has developed an innovative environmental health policy. Among the praised initiatives are the creation of smoke-free areas, particularly to protect children and vulnerable populations, a recognized commitment to fighting endocrine disruptors, quality meals in schools with nearly 30% organic products, and a pollution reduction policy with an ambitious climate plan to reduce greenhouse gases and fine particles.
This national recognition follows a metropolitan action as in 2024, the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis was the first in France to receive the label “My Metropolis Allies.”
Reactions
This labeling was praised by the Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi: “I thank the League Against Cancer, an essential partner in prevention and health promotion actions, for its commitment and for this labeling that honors and encourages us to redouble our efforts for everyone’s health.”
The president of the Alpes-Maritimes committee of the League Against Cancer, Laurence Cressin Bensa, congratulated the entire municipality: “this level of excellence rewards a consistent, exemplary, and pioneering commitment to public health and cancer prevention. This national recognition reflects the strong will of elected officials and municipal services to make Nice a city firmly committed to prevention.”
