Sustainable Cities: European Green Capital & Green Leaf Awards finalists selected

1 minute read / July 15, 2024

The finalists for the latest European Green Capital & Green Leaf Awards have been chosen, with the seven cities selected based on their accomplishments and ambitions in addressing urban environmental challenges connected to the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

They are leading by example, combining innovative solutions with strong governance frameworks, aiming for healthy environments for their citizens.

The finalists for the 2026 European Green Capital prize for cities above 100,000 inhabitants are:

  • Heilbronn (Germany)
  • Guimarães (Portugal)
  • Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee (Austria)

For smaller cities of 20,000 people, the finalists for the 2026 European Green Leaf prize are:

  • Agueda (Portugal)
  • Saint-Quentin (France)
  • Sant Boi de Llobregat (Spain)
  • Vaasa (Finland)

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