Green Cities Magazine
Discover the second issue of the magazine of the EU Green Capital Awards
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Michelin Green Star: when gastronomy meets sustainability
The United Nations dedicated a few lines to the Michelin Guide that added a new star in 2020: the Green Star. This distinction aims at rewarding the efforts of the gastronomic restaurants for their sustainable practices on a daily basis.
The Intelligent Cities Challenge initiative
The Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC) is a European Commission initiative that brings together 136 cities. This initiative aims at guiding participating cities to “achieve intelligent, socially responsible, and sustainable growth through advanced technologies”.
Fish beer produced by the little brewery Ant Brew in Lahti, Finland
The EU Green Capital 2021 winner city of Lahti gives a second chance to waste products while creating beers out of them. The beer series “Wasted Potential” was launched in 2021 and includes today more than ten flavours.
EU Green Capital and EU Green Leaf 2024 Applicant Cities
On 24 May 2022 eight cities were declared eligible for the EU Green Capital 2024 Award and ten cities for the EU Green Leaf 2024 Award. Finalists will be announced in July!
Have your say on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive
The public consultation on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive, including the setting of EU food waste reduction targets, is open for feedback until 16 August.
Register now: GPP Helpdesk Webinar 22 June on how to use innovation partnerships in the social sector
Register now: GPP Helpdesk Webinar 22 June
Register now: GPP Helpdesk Webinar on 06 October 2022 on Public Procurement of Nature-Based Solutions
Register now: GPP Helpdesk Webinar on 06 October on Public Procurement of Nature-Based Solutions
Register now: GPP Helpdesk Webinar on "How the social economy contributes to the circular procurement"
Register now: GPP Helpdesk Webinar on "How the social economy contributes to the circular procurement"
Register now: GPP Helpdesk Webinar on "Public procurement of green and circular skills"
Register now: GPP Helpdesk Webinar on "Public procurement of green and circular skills"
Register now: GPP Helpdesk Webinar on "How to choose the appropriate social clauses in tendering procedures""
EC GPP Helpdesk Webinar on Thursday 15 June from 11:00 to 12:30 CET
Submit an action for the 30th anniversary of the LIFE programme
The LIFE programme will turn thirty on 21 May 2022 - submit an action to recognise this milestone.
Natura 2000 Awards: EU recognises excellence in nature protection across Europe
On the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Natura 2000 network, the winners of the 2022 edition of the Natura 2000 Awards were announced.
Key environmental decisions in May
The Commission has taken legal steps against Member States to ensure compliance with EU rules on industrial emissions, air quality, nature protection, environmental impact assessment and liability.
European Natura 2000 Award 2022 edition: The Natura 2000 Award winners have been announced!
The European Commission is proud to announce the six winners of the 2022 edition of the European Natura 2000 Award.
EEA Briefing: Enabling consumer choices for a circular economy
Consumers can play a key role in creating demand for circular goods and services, according to this EEA briefing.
Launch of the LIFE 2022 calls for proposals
This year, €598 million is available for nature conservation, environmental protection, climate action, and clean energy transition projects.
Have your say on EU environmental liability laws
The public consultation as part of the evaluation of the Environmental Liability Directive is open for feedback until 4 August.
EEA Report: What could a sustainable Europe look like in 2050?
This project shows four ‘imaginaries’, or scenarios, offering strongly contrasting approaches to achieving Europe’s socio-economic and environmental goals.