Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
This year the EU's Green Capital is Grenoble in France , Source: The EU's Directorate-General for Environment on Facebook
Last week the EU Commission held a training workshop aimed at helping cities with their bids for the awards
Last week, the European Commission held the Online Applicant City Workshop, aimed at helping contenders for the EU Green Capital 2024 and EU Green Leaf 2024 awards. As the application process is set to end on 25 March, the Commission has published the session to boost applicants’ bids for the title. If your city is a prospective candidate or you are curious about how the process works, you can watch it in the gallery above.
Both the EU Green Capital and the European Green Leaf awards were conceived as a way to promote sustainable local policies for tackling climate change. EU Green Capital focuses on major cities, above 100,000 people, while the European Green Leaf does the same for smaller municipalities, between 20,000 and 99,000 inhabitants.
Both prizes come with a financial reward, 600,000 euros for larger cities and 200,000 euros for smaller ones. The financial aspect of the award is meant to contribute to the implementation of environmental projects.
The selection of a city awarded with the title of European Green Capital is assessed based on these 12 environmental indicators:
Applicants will have to describe the present situation as well as the measures implemented over the last five to ten years. Furthermore, they will have to outline their short term and long term goals for each area.
The European Green Leaf award also assesses candidates based on environmental indicators and they are:
Furthermore, cities that apply for the award will have to outline the current situation and their strategic approach to issues, as well as the state of public awareness and citizen participation.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
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That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
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The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
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