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The 15th edition of the competition will grant 350,000 euros to three European cities that have removed barriers to accessibility on their territories
The goal is to preserve these traditional features in the urban landscape while finding new purpose for their existence
This will be the largest proceeds from seized assets in German history
His name is Adrian-Dragoș Benea from Romania
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Gotland wants to be at the forefront of this emerging mobility technology
It’s all about preventing the habit of slowing down just for the radar
Landkreis Heilbronn will also enlist the help of sensors to identify incorrectly filled organic trash bins
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The small states will finally sever the last ties of Soviet Union legacy
The online tool can come in handy when having to make decisions regarding possible improvements at home
Residents couldn’t handle the noise pollution anymore
This warning is specifically about the Navigo Pass regularly offered by scammers through unofficial channels
The Old Continent gets ready for the largest festival of sports
But just like with Paris, there are concerns about the cleanliness of the water there
The goal is to preserve these traditional features in the urban landscape while finding new purpose for their existence
The number of cruise ships docking at this prime Mediterranean destination will be curbed next year
The Old Continent gets ready for the largest festival of sports
This warning is specifically about the Navigo Pass regularly offered by scammers through unofficial channels
Residents couldn’t handle the noise pollution anymore
The number of cruise ships docking at this prime Mediterranean destination will be curbed next year
Stockholm, Source: Stockholm was the first city to win the European Green Capital Award in 2010 / Pixabay
The competition for 2023 European Green Capital and the 2022 European Green Leaf Awards was opened last week
On Thursday, the European Commission launched one of its most popular contests in the field of sustainable living. Small and large cities of Europe can apply and win the 2023 European Green Capital (EGCA 2023) and the 2022 European Green Leaf (EGLA 2022) Awards and be recognised as champions in environmentally friendly urban development.
The European Green Capital Awards were born in 2008 and since then they have been highlighting the achievements of the greenest cities of Europe. It is of utmost importance to reward the efforts in building healthier and more pleasant cities, considering that more than two-thirds of the continent's population lives in urban areas.
But apart from praise for the high-flyers, the Awards aim to inform and inspire others to work towards implementing the European Green Deal. This appears to work well so far, as the number of winners has grown to the 12 laureates to this day.
What is more, the success of the EGCA was so great that in 2015 it was decided that smaller urban settlements should also be able to compete, albeit in a different category. Hence, the European Green Leaf Award was born.
It has been given ever since, to smaller cities and towns with a population of 20 000 – 99 999 inhabitants. In both cases, the competition is fierce and the applicants must convince an expert jury, composed of 12 independent members.
Now, the application period is open again and more cities can join the prestigious list of winners. As usual, no more than one European Green Capital and two European Green Leaf Awards winners can be selected.
However, there is an important improvement in this year’s contest, namely in the amount of the prize money given which totals one million euros. This amount is aimed to support cities in putting in place urban sustainability measures.
Respectively, the EGCA 2023 winner will get EUR 600 000, while the two EGLA 2022 titleholders can receive EUR 200 000 each. The soar in the financial reward is in synchrony with the important role cities play in delivering on the objectives of the European Green Deal, including Communication: EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 - Bringing nature back into our lives.
On this occasion, the European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius sad “Sustainability is not a luxury, it is a necessity. In these difficult times, when a number of European cities are facing economic and social challenges, we want to help them in realising their sustainability vision. Past winners have shown that it is perfectly possible to live in a cleaner, greener environment and protect citizens’ health while having a thriving economy. I encourage all cities in Europe to follow the Green Capital and Green Leaf path of urban sustainability.”.
Everyone interested in applying or learning more about the Awards is invited to visit their official webpage.
The goal is to preserve these traditional features in the urban landscape while finding new purpose for their existence
His name is Adrian-Dragoș Benea from Romania
Find out her vision for the next five years and what’s in store for the European Union
Gotland wants to be at the forefront of this emerging mobility technology
It’s all about preventing the habit of slowing down just for the radar
Landkreis Heilbronn will also enlist the help of sensors to identify incorrectly filled organic trash bins
Apparently, that makes it the most progressive city in that respect in all of Finland
Residents couldn’t handle the noise pollution anymore
The Old Continent gets ready for the largest festival of sports
Apparently, that makes it the most progressive city in that respect in all of Finland
The goal is to preserve these traditional features in the urban landscape while finding new purpose for their existence
Residents couldn’t handle the noise pollution anymore
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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