Events Archive

07 February 2012, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Opening Ceremony

On the 7th of Februray at 12pm Vitoria-Gasteiz will launch its opening ceremony for its year as European Green Capital.
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15 December 2011
European Commission Hands over Title to Vitoria-Gasteiz, 2012 European Green Capital
Brussels, Belgium
The European Commission will hand over the title of European Green Capital from Hamburg to Vitoria-Gasteiz at a prestigious event in Brussels on Thursday, 15 December 2011.
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15 December 2011
Vitoria-Gasteiz Celebrates being the 2012 European Green Capital
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
To mark the official transfer of power from Hamburg to Vitoria-Gasteiz, to be held on December 15 in Brussels, the capital of Alava live a weekend of “green” celebrations. From Thursday until Saturday, Vitoria-Gasteiz will host several events that will serve to welcome the public to title of Green Capital by the public.
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3 – 4 December 2011
World Climate Summit
Durban, South Africa,
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, Durban 2011, will bring together representatives of the world’s governments, international organizations and civil society. The discussions will seek to advance, in a balanced fashion, the implementation of the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol, as well as the Bali Action Plan, agreed at COP 13 in 2007, and the Cancun Agreements, reached at COP 16 last December.
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2-4 December 2011
Outcomes of Durban LG Convention
Durban, South Africa
World mayors have gathered at the Durban LG Convention ‘Adapting to a changing climate – towards COP17/CMP7 and beyond’, to discuss adaptation strategies and draft the Durban Adaptation Charter which highlights their commitments for immediate action.
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29 – 30 November 2011
Glocal 2011- Think Global, Act Local
3^rd International Conference on Local Agenda 21 and Sustainability
Cascais, Portugal
The GLOCAL 2011-Think Global, Act Local Conference will explore the principles, models and realities of local sustainability policies. The conference covers a vast number of topics, including sustainable planning and governance, public space appropriation, inclusive cities, responsible communication, entrepreneurship, green economy, urban green spaces, agriculture and energy.
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19 – 27 November 2011
European Week for Waste Reduction

The European Week for Waste Reduction week focuses on highlighting waste reduction activities across Europe and raising awareness of ways to reduce our waste. This year it is taking place from the 19th to the 27th of November.
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15^th November 2011,
Webinar- Energy Retrofitting for Municipal and Commercial Buildings

City Managers, Heads of Housing, Transportation, Energy and other relevant Departments in Europe and the United States who are committed to long term energy efficiency planning are invited to log in and watch the webinar. The central theme is energy efficiency. During the webinar a case study from Europe and the United States will be outlined.
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9 – 12 November 2011
Sustainable City 2011 – Città Sostenibile – Special Project
Rimini, Italy
In its 5th edition, Sustainable City – Città Sostenibile is a place where Companies and Governments can meet, focusing on innovation and exchange of practices and actions and debate about sustainability.

Sustainable City 2011 will highlight some new city projects such as Smart City, ICT, Certified Building (Green Building) and Interior Habitat. Participation at this year’s event will be by cities that are (or will be) part of the Covenant of Mayors, European Projects, Eco Design, and Sustainable Mobility. The focus of the conference will be on the Citizen, the person who really lives in the city. A unique location with conferences and guests of national and international importance and an expert Committee.
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8 – 10 November 2011
Intelligent Cities 2011 Expo
Hamburg, Germany
In an increasingly urbanised world, creating intelligent cities is essential. Inefficient transport and water systems, pollution, increasing security risks and access to effective telecommunications are just some of the challenges central to a city achieving its financial, economic, social and environmental goals.
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8 November 2011
3rd Conference on City, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Zaragoza, Spain
The University of Zaragoza-BrialEnática Chair for Renewable Energy is organising its 3rd Conference on City, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. The main aim of the conference will be to analyse the opportunity for job creation and development within the framework of renewable energy, and to explain best practices and experiences in sustainable urban development.
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26 – 27 October 2011
2nd Informed Cities Forum
Naples, Italy
The second Informed Cities Forum will bring together local policy makers, researchers working on urban sustainability and the representatives of the institutions behind the main European local sustainability schemes to take stock of local governments’ achievements so far and outline a new vision for local sustainability, in preparation for the Rio+20 UN Conference in 2012.
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12 – 13 October 2011
Green Growth Cities 2011 Interactive Congress and Exhibition
Nieuwpoort, Belgium
Green Growth Cities 2011 is a flagship event for the environmental urban planning sector, scheduled to take place on 12 and 13 October 2011 at the Ysara Centre in Nieuwpoort, Belgium.
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4 October 2011
The ‘Towards Rio+20: Local and regional action for green economy’ Conference
Malmö, Sweden
In light of the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) or “Rio+20”, the Committee of the Regions of the European Union (CoR), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the City of Malmö are hosting the ‘Towards Rio+20: Local and regional action for green economy’ Conference, giving EU cities and regions a medium to voice their opinions.
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20 – 22 September 2011
North German Print and Media Conference
Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg the European Green Capital has been incorporated as the main theme of the 4th North German Print and Media Conference.
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16 – 22 September 2011
European Mobility Week
Mobility Matters!
European Mobility Week (EMW) is an annual campaign on sustainable urban mobility, organised by the European Coordination Secretariat with the political and financial support of the Directorates-General for the Environment and Transport of the European Commission. The aim of the campaign – which runs from 16 to 22 September every year – is to encourage European local authorities to introduce and promote sustainable transport measures and to invite their citizens to try out alternatives to car use. The Week culminates in the ‘In Town Without My Car!’ (ITWMC) event when participating towns and cities set aside one or several areas solely for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport for a whole day.
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14 – 15 September 2011
GreenPort Congress
Hamburg, Germany
Governments and legislators around the world view ports and terminal as critical infrastructure assets. Their ability to ‘go green’ by reducing their carbon footprint and by being more sensitive to environmental considerations is vital to future success.
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12 – 14 September 2011
The ICLEI European Convention 2011 “Cities in Europe 2020 – Enhance sustainability now!”
Brussels, Belgium
The ICLEI European Convention 2011 “Cities in Europe 2020 – Enhance sustainability now!” is an engaging and thought-provoking event that will take place from 12 – 14 September 2011 in Brussels, Belgium. This conference is aimed at both ICLEI members and pro-active local governments or businesses who want to be committed players in the creation of a sustainable society.
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9 – 11 September, 2011
Hamburg Youth Environmental Summit
Hamburg, Germany
The Youth Environmental Summit- We make the City will take place from the 9th-11th September 2011 in Hamburg’s city park for young people between 16 and 25. What happens at the Summit- You decide!
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7 – 9 September 2011
The BioMarine International Business Convention
Nantes-St-Nazaire, France
The BioMarine International Business Convention is taking place in the city of Nantes – European Green Capital for 2013. The conference will run for three days and examine the most innovative solutions in the development of bio resources and marine renewable energy.
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7 September, 2011
Inauguration of the “Train of Ideas” in Brussels and the Expo “Brussels, Sustainable City!”
Brussels, Belgium
Hamburg, European Green Capital 2011, has taken to the tracks with a rolling exhibition on sustainable living. The Train of Ideas aiming to demonstrate to thousands of European citizens how cities can be both attractive and sustainable in the future arrives in Brussels on 7 September. The inauguration event will also include the opening ceremony of the Expo “Brussels, Sustainable City!”
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5 – 9 September 2011
The 26^th European Union Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
Hamburg, Germany
For many years, the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition has combined a renowned international scientific conference with a leading PV industry exhibition and trade fair. Every year, during 5 days of conference and 4 days of trade fair, new products and technical innovations from all areas of photovoltaics and from all over the world, are on show.
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19 – 24 July 2011
European Youth Meeting for Sustainable Development 2011
Tallinn, Estonia
This year, the conference will explore the theme of youth involvement in sustainable development. It aims to rekindle understanding of the term ‘sustainable development’ among today’s youth and to encourage governments and international bodies to consider youth as a powerful asset in their many efforts.
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27 June – 1 July 2011
INSPIRE Conference
Edinburgh, Scotland
The theme of this year’s event is ‘INSPIREd by 2020-Contributing to a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth’. INSPIRE establishes infrastructure for spatial information in Europe to support Community environmental policies.
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24 – 27 May 2011
Green Week
Brussels, Belgium
Green Week, the biggest annual conference on European environment policy, will take place from 24 to 27 May 2011 in Brussels and around Europe. This year’s theme is “Resource Efficiency – Using less, living better”.
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9 May 2011
European Day – Celebrating a Shared Identity
Europe
Europe Day is an opportunity for sharing European identity. National, regional and local authorities; universities and schools; clubs and associations.
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6 – 10 May 2011
“Festival for Europe”
Florence, Italy
Florence, the Tuscan capital is hosting the Festival for Europe from the 6th to 10th May. The four day festival is being organised by the European University Institute, the only academic institution founded by the members of the European Union, which provides an intellectual contribution to the process of European integration. The Festival will include cultural events, and there will be a two day conference on the “State on the Union” on the 9th and 10th May.
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7 April 2011
The Inaugural Smart Cities Summit : Creating Smart, Sustainable Cities To Drive Economic Growth
Dublin, Ireland
As the growth engine of national economies, cities are increasingly challenged to improve their strengths and competitiveness. Their future success will depend heavily on them emerging as energy-efficient, technology-driven and consumer focused smart cities. The Smart City can enhance the lives of citizens, encourage business to invest and create a sustainable urban environment. A smart City can also be a Green City.
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1 March (for 184 days),
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Hamburg, Germany
Today, It’s Not Easy Being Green is an official event for the Hamburg European Green Capital 2011 program that started March 1st 2011. Over the course of 184 days, Aart and Paula are offering inspiring lectures and materials workshops to explore the practice of sustainability by meeting, discussing and working with local creative youth and professionals.
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15 December 2010
European Commission handover title from Stockholm to Hamburg the 2011 European Green Capital
The European Commission handed over the title of Green Capital from Stockholm to Hamburg at an event in Brussels on the 15^th December 2010.
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17 November 2010
Celebration of Hamburg’s status as Green Capital 2011
Hamburg, Germany
The City of Hamburg invites some 500 partners and sponsors to an evening of celebration to mark Hamburg’s status as European Green Capital in 2011. At the event which takes place at the Kampnagel international center for contemporary performing arts, the City of Hamburg will present a preview of upcoming events in relation to the award.
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26 October 2010
Renewable energy in the public sector
London, United Kingdom
Under the headline ‘Leading the way to zero carbon’, the new British coalition government invites delegates from both the public and private sectors to attend the Renewable Energy in the Public Sector Conference 2010. The conference presents an opportunity to learn how to achieve targets, save, and even make money with renewables. The conference is held at The Barbican, London.
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21 October 2010
Second Award Ceremony
Stockholm, Sweden

8 September 2010
European Green Capital Award, Shanghai Expo Event
Shanghai, China

15-16 July 2010
Stockholm Green Festival
Stockholm, Sweden

1-4 June 2010
Stockholm in Brussels for Green Week 2010
Brussels, Belgium

7 May 2010
European Green Capital Seminar in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium

23 March 2010
Earth hour conference
Stockholm, Sweden

23 February 2009
First award ceremony
Brussels, Belgium

3-6 June 2008
European Green Capital Award presented at stand during Green Week

22 May 2008
Inauguration of the European Green Capital Award