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Zaragoza, Spain, was selected as the EU’s Green Capital in 2028 and received a bonus of 600,000 euros for its long-term sustainable governance, green infrastructure and climate response results.
More attention is being given to sustainable travel,European Union A “Green City” is selected each year to recognize cities that take measures to address environmental issues. The latest winner is Zaragoza, Spain’s fourth-largest city. The city is known for its strong governance and long-term commitment to successfully responding to increasingly severe climate challenges.
Time Out reported that to recognize and reward green models on the European continent, the European Union has established the Green Capital Awards to commend cities that have taken practical measures to tackle environmental issues and improve the lives of local residents.
The latest recipient of the Green City award is Zaragoza, an award which is usually awarded two years in advance and therefore denotes Zaragoza as the Green City of 2028. This year’s green capital isportugal Guimaraes, where the ceremony announcing Zaragoza’s award was held; Green capital in 2027Germany Heilbronn, a city recognized for its efforts to improve air quality and noise pollution.
Zaragoza received a bonus of 600,000 euros (about $672,510) to strengthen its sustainable development efforts.
Euronews reported that the Green City Award is open for registration to cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants, and smaller cities with a population of 20,000 to 100,000 can compete for the “Green Leaf Award”. This year’s winners are Benidorm and Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain, who will each receive a prize of 200,000 euros (about US$224,170).
Cities competing with Zaragoza for the title of Green Capital this year include Aalborg in Denmark, Bielsko-Biała in Poland, Kosice in Slovakia and Porto in Portugal.
An independent professional jury evaluates the cities that apply in terms of air and water quality, green space protection measures and noise and waste management.
The EU Tourism Platform pointed out that Zaragoza won due to its strong governance and long-term commitment to successfully respond to the increasingly severe climate challenge. The city has also been praised for its biodiversity, sustainable land use and green spaces, and the city has also implemented a Green Infrastructure Master Plan (Green Infrastructure Master Plan).
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The latest city to be chosen as EU Green Capital is Zaragoza, Spain’s fourth largest city. The city is known for its long-term commitment to sustainable policies, strong governance and results to tackle climate challenges.
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The jury will evaluate the city’s performance from aspects such as air and water quality, green space conservation, noise management and waste disposal, and comprehensively evaluate its sustainable governance effectiveness and improvement in the lives of residents.
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This year’s Green Leaf Prize was won by Benidorm and Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain, each receiving 200,000 euros; The Green Capital in 2027 will be Heilbronn, Germany and Zaragoza will take over in 2028.
