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Meet the cities competing for the 2027 European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards

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28 May 2025

Meet the cities competing for the 2027 European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards

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The European Commission has announced the 2027 Green Capital and Green Leaf Award applicants, recognising cities advancing environmental sustainability through innovative urban initiatives.

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Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

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Local Authorities

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    • Urban/city tourism

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The European Commission has announced the cities competing for the 2027 European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards. The awards recognise cities making significant efforts toward environmental sustainability, with applicants undergoing a technical assessment across seven key indicators. Finalists will present their action plans to an international jury in October 2025, with winners announced at a ceremony in Vilnius. Winning cities will receive financial prizes to support green initiatives and benefit from increased visibility, investment, and civic pride.

For more details, please follow the attached link on the left-hand side of the platform.

#Sustainable destinations #Tourism development #Green transition #Destination management 

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