Europe’s leading green cities are showing how water resilience can transform urban life. From circular wastewater systems to AI-powered leak detection, cities across the European Green Capital, European Green Leaf and European Green City Accord communities are driving bold, practical solutions. Disc
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European cities can now apply for the 2028 European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards. Show your city’s commitment to sustainability and join the network of leading green cities across Europe.
On the path toward their European Green Leaf 2026 year, Águeda continues to stand out as an example of best practices and community involvement.
Mayor Tomas Häyry and other city decision-makers are taking the wheel for a special ‘Leadership Ride-Along’, inviting residents to join them for free electric car rides through the city. The goal? To spark conversations, strengthen community ties, and promote sustainable mobility as Vaasa drives tow
Five years after earning the title of European Green Capital 2021, Lahti proves that sustainability can go beyond awards – it can become a way of life. The city has cut emissions by 64%, phased out coal and continues to pioneer Finland’s green transition with bold goals: climate neutrality by 2028 a
Heilbronn, Germany, won the European Green Capital award, and the European Green Leaf prize went to Assen in the Netherlands and Siena, Italy.
In this latest ‘The Road to Green’ episode, Euronews explores how European cities are innovating with solutions to tackle environmental challenges.
On the occasion of the Festa Major, Viladecans, European Green Leaf 2025, hosted a delegation from Águeda, European Green Leaf 2026. The two cities shared strategies, explored local sustainability projects and celebrated citizen engagement – discover the highlights of this inspiring exchange.
Vilnius continues its work as the 2025 European Green Capital through a variety of projects and initiatives, varying from widespread tree inspection to promote relaxation within the city.
Students in Treviso reimagined their city with Minecraft Education, creating 100+ green urban projects in a pioneering initiative. From classrooms to a public stage, their ideas are shaping a more sustainable future, one digital block at a time.
