The European Commission has long recognised the important role that local authorities play in improving the environment, and their high level of commitment to genuine progress. The European Green Capital Award was conceived as an initiative to promote and reward these efforts, to spur cities to commit to further action, and to showcase and encourage exchange of best practice among European cities.
Valencia 2024
Tallinn 2023
Tallinn is characterised by the diverse nature of its landscapes and communities, which also serve as habitats for rare species.
Grenoble 2022
Located in the Alps, east of the Rhone valley corridor, Greater Grenoble is called the ‘Alps capital’ due to its size.
Lahti 2021
Lahti, the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region of Finland, has a population of 119,068.
Previous Winning cities
Discover previous previous winning cities of the European Green Capital Award.