Valencia is located on the southeastern coast of Spain, counts 837,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the province that has the same name. The city earned the European Green Capital 2024 title due to its past and current achievements in the field of sustainable tourism, climate neutrality, as well as fair and inclusive green transition.
97% of city’s inhabitants live within 300 metres of green urban areas. The city has also proven commitment to improving air quality and restoring nature ecosystems, such as the Devesa dune and wetland ecosystems. Valencia also stimulates a healthier, sustainable, and inclusive food production through its “Neighbourhood and Food Programme”.
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For more information, you can read Valencia's application and presentation which detail their initiatives and achievements. The EGCA Technical Assessment Synopsis Report for the Award Cycle 2024 and the Jury Report for the same cycle provide in-depth analyses and evaluations of Valencia's performance. Additionally, you can visit Valencia's European Green Capital 2024 official website for comprehensive details. To relive the moment, check out the photos and videos from the awards ceremony.
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Over 400 activities and events will be organised across the city throughout 2024, all aimed at raising awareness of the triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change.
Valencia is getting ready for a very special and memorable year. In 2024, the city will represent the European Green Capital at the European and international level.
Last night, the winners of the European Green Capital and Leaf 2024 Awards were announced at a ceremony in Grenoble, France, this year’s European Green Capital.