The Green City Accord is a movement of European mayors committed to making cities cleaner and healthier. It aims to improve the quality of life for all Europeans and accelerate the implementation of relevant EU environmental laws. By signing the Accord, cities commit to addressing five areas of environmental management: air, water, nature and biodiversity, circular economy and waste, and noise.
A step-by-step guide for EU cities on how to join a movement of leaders building a clean, healthy urban future.
By joining the GCA, cities commit to taking further actions in 5 environmental management areas to achieve ambitious goals by 2030 and accelerate the delivery of the European Green Deal requirements.
Specific information for cities on the monitoring and reporting process of the Green City Accord.
Not a city, but still interested in supporting the Green City Accord? Find out how your organisation can support.
More information about potential funding opportunities as part of the Green City Accord.
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Valencia, the third largest city in Spain, has launched a groundbreaking renewable energy project that aims to transform its cemeteries into the nation’s largest urban solar farm.
Seven cities have been selected by the European Commission to enter the final stage of the competition.
Events
EU Green Capital & EU Green Leaf events
- Valencia, Spain
- Valencia, Spain
- Valencia, Spain
- Lappeenranta, Finland
