two environmental competitions open to european cities apply now!

Ref. Ares(2015)3030700 - 17/07/2015
TWO ENVIRONMENTAL COMPETITIONS
OPEN TO EUROPEAN CITIES
APPLY NOW!
The European Green Leaf is a competition open to
cities with population of between 20,000 and
100,000. It recognises success in achieving green
growth, and is awarded to cities that bring green
living concepts to life. European Green Leaf cities
act as ambassadors to encourage others to follow
their example.
The competition is open now for its second cycle.
More information on how to apply can be found
here:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/europeangreenc
apital/europeangreenleaf/index.html
The European Green Capital Award is given to cities with
population over 100,000, which demonstrate a wellestablished record of achieving high environmental
standards and commit to ongoing and ambitious goals for
future environmental improvement and sustainable
development. The European Green Capital winners also
act as role models to inspire and promote best practices
to other European cities.
The European Green Capital Award 2018 is now open for
applications. More information on how to apply can be
found here:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/europeangreencapital/
applying-for-the-award/index.html
Deadline for both competitions : 19/10/2015