Green Cities
The European Commission has long recognised the important role that local authorities play in improving the environment, and their high level of commitment to genuine progress. The European Green Capital Award was conceived as an initiative to promote and reward these efforts, to spur cities to commit to further action, and to showcase and encourage exchange of best practice among European cities.
First award winners announced
At an award ceremony in Brussels on 23 February 2009, it was announced that the first European Green Capitals will be:
The first award winners are found in a very close race among eight finalists who have all submitted highly qualified applications. They are all environmental front runners, and their efforts and initiatives may serve as an inspiration for other cities that are planning similar efforts for a greener urban environment.
Stockholm Presentation
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