 | 35 European cities join race for European Green Capital title 2010 and 2011 06-10-2008 From Pamplona in Spain, to Kaunas in Lithuania and all across Europe, major
European cities have now embarked on the journey towards a more sustainable
future. Since the EU Commission launched the European Green Capital Award in May
2008, 35 cities have entered the friendly competition to become European Green
Capital for either 2010 or 2011. October 1st marked the deadline for sending in
applications.
Europe is now an essentially urban society, with four out of five Europeans
living in towns and cities. Most of the environmental challenges facing our
society today originate from these urban areas.
"It is with great pleasure that we witness such a high level of commitment
from European cities to improve the quality of life of urban citizens. Local
authorities play an essential role in improving the urban environment, and the
European Green Capital Award was conceived to support and promote their efforts,
" says Pia Bucella, Director of Communication in DG Environment, European
Commission.
An evaluation panel, composed of international experts, will now study the
applications from the participating cities. They will then select six applicants
- three for each year - who will be asked to submit further details to support
their applications.
The evaluation panel will present its recommendations to a jury, which will
then make the final decision. The announcement of the first two European Green
Capitals for 2010 and 2011, will take place at a ceremony planned for early
2009.
Applicant cities
Source: European Commission DG Environment LinksClick here to be redirected to the European Green Capital websiteClick here for an overview map of the applicant cities back |
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