European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards - Commission launches competition for 2027 European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards.

Today, the Commission is launching a call for European cities committed to sustainability to apply for the 2027 edition of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards. Cities can apply online until 15 March 2025.
A panel of independent urban sustainability experts will review and assess the performance of the competing cities against the following seven environmental indicators: air quality; water; biodiversity, green areas and sustainable land use; waste and circular economy; noise; climate change mitigation; and climate change adaptation. Based on the experts' recommendations and factual background checks, the Commission will select the finalist cities.