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Join inSTEP 1Pathway to certificationSTEP 2ActivationSTEP 3Personalised implementation of theGlobal Active City StandardCertificationIndependentevaluationHow to become a “Global Active City”By joining the Active Well-being Initiative (AWI), Partner Cities place the well-being of their citizens at the heart of their future sustainable development (Step 1). They access the Global Active City Standard and Guidelines, a platform of information and services to assist in the development and implementation of their own pathway (Step 2). Eventually, after a process of one to three years, Partner Cities may apply to become a certified Global Active City. This label (Step 3) is given in recognition of improvements in the well-being among the cities' inhabitants and communities. AWI experts and external partners are available to assist and advise at every step along this journey towards more active, healthy and happy citizens. Visit activewellbeing.orgSupport/ServicesPlatformAnnual eventStandard andGuidelinesDiagnosticvisitLead OfficerWorkshopActive. Healthy. Happy.Additional externalsupportOppositeZumba is a popular physical activity in Buenos AiresOrganised by the World Union of Olympic Cities (UMVO), in October, the Smart Cities & Sport Summit in Montreal saw the Active Well-being Initiative (AWI) unveil its governance model and visual identity. Based in Lausanne, AWI is a not-for-profit organisation founded by The Association For International Sport for All (TAFISA) and EVALEO, an NGO specialising in the development of well-being and sustainable health. The project is supported by the IOC, with several departments (including Medical and Scientific, Olympic Games, and Sports) having been closely involved in its development. Through its Global Active City project, AWI offers cities an innovative LAUNCH OF THE ACTIVE WELL-BEING INITIATIVEgovernance model developed according to an ISO-compatible standardisation process. It includes the roll-out of a management system founded on physical activity and sport. In meeting the requirements of the Global Active City Standard and showing, documenting and measuring a specified number of good practices, cities can now engage in a certification process that will ultimately lead to the award of the Global Active City label. Guidelines, tools, case studies and compatible modules are also made available to participating cities, which are offered general and more targeted support. The Global Active City label will be followed by the Global Well-being City label, which is based on a broader standard encompassing other areas key to individual and collective well-being, such as nutrition, mental health and culture. Cities faced with demographic growth, an ageing population and ongoing health issues now have access to practical and proven solutions and tools they can use to promote physical exercise and the adoption of healthier lifestyles, leading to enhanced individual and collective well-being. These Global Active Cities will form part of a network through which they can share their best practices and make better use of sporting events to help deliver a sustainable social and human legacy. ■OLYMPIC REVIEW 61ACTIVE CITIES