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European Green Leaf
Olga Pozlevič, European Commission, DG Environment
Cities ARE our home
Home of 70 % of Europe's citizens (80 % by 2045)
Territory of major environmental, social and
economic challenges
Better quality of life
Each city is unique
Size
History, culture
Surroundings
Geographical location
European Green Leaf Award
Rewards the most committed small cities for their
dedication to environmental sustainability
Launched in 2014
Eligibility:
EU MS, EU Candidate Countries,
Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
Population of 20 000- 100 000 inhabitants
Up to 2 winners/year
More than just an award
6 topic areas
Climate change and
energy performance
Biodiversity and land use
Quality of air and the acoustic
environment
Waste and circular
economy
Water management
How we select a winner
achievements in creating sustainable urban environment
strategy and future vision
communication with citizens
Green Ambassadors
12 independent technical experts
Jury
January
Beginning of the Green Leaf year
April-May
- Announcement of finalists
- Launch of the new application cycle
June
Announcement of winner
November
Closing of applications
European Green Leaf cycle
Evaluation
by experts
Jury
Why take part?
Small but visible
Well-being of your citizens is a value
Make your citizens proud
Draw investors
Attract tourists
Join prestigious club
Get a free expert assessment
Europeangreenleaf.eu • Good practice report
• Technical Assessment Report of the finalists
• Applications of winners
• Leaflets
• Applicants workshop:
13 June
• 'Reaching our environmental
• and energy goals is a reward
• in itself, but the European Green Leaf title is a real bonus!'
• Josep Monràs Galindo, Mayor of Mollet del Valles
Green cities keep on winning!
