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Green City Accord

A European Commission initiative to make cities greener, cleaner and healthier.

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.

 

 

Five priority areas

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.

GCA_Monitoring Framework

Specific information for cities on the monitoring and reporting process of the Green City Accord.

GCA_Opportunities

More information about potential funding opportunities as part of the Green City Accord.

We have signed: A map of Green City Accord signatory cities

News

A man gives a presentation to a crowd at Elsinore's local culture house
  • News article

A recap of Elinore's Climate Week 2024. A Week of Sustainable Initiatives and Community Engagement.

  • 1 min read
Outdoor event stage with "EU Green Leaf" and "Velenje 2024" banners. Several individuals are in the foreground, one wearing a mushroom costume. Clear blue sky and trees in the background.
  • News article

This summer, the municipality of Velenje embarked on a series of cultural, economic and environmental initiatives designed to promote sustainable living and raise environmental awareness. From June to September, the city came alive with activities aimed at fostering a green future.

  • 2 min read

Download the Green City Accord press kit

  • 14 JULY 2021
Green City Accord Press Kit

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