Sra. Olga Pozlevic Cap del projecte "European Green Leaf" - Comissió Europea

1. European
Green
Leaf
Olga Pozlevič, European Commission, DG Environment

4. Cities ARE our home
 Home of 70 % of Europe's citizens (80 % by 2045)
 Territory of major environmental, social and
economic challenges
 Better quality of life
 Each city is unique
 Size
 History, culture
 Surroundings
 Geographical location

5. European Green Leaf Award
 Rewards the most committed small cities for their
dedication to environmental sustainability
 Launched in 2014
 Eligibility:
 EU MS, EU Candidate Countries,
Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
 Population of 20 000- 100 000 inhabitants
 Up to 2 winners/year
 More than just an award

8. 6 topic areas
Climate
change and
energy
performance
Biodiversity
and land use
Quality of air
and the acoustic
environment
Waste and
circular
economy
Water
management

9. How we select a winner
achievements in creating
sustainable urban environment
strategy and future vision
communication with citizens
Green Ambassadors
12 independent
technical experts
Jury

10. January
Beginning of the Green Leaf year
April-May
- Announcement of
finalists
- Launch of the new
application cycle
June
Announcement of winner
November
Closing of applications
European Green Leaf cycle
Evaluation
by experts
Jury

11. Why take part?
Small but visible
Well-being of your citizens is a value
Make your citizens proud
Draw investors
Attract tourists
Join prestigious club
Get a free expert assessment

12. Europeangreenleaf.eu
• Good practice report
• Technical Assessment Report of the finalists
• Applications of winners
• Leaflets
• Applicants workshop:
13 June
• info@europeangreenleaf.eu
• 'Reaching our environmental
• and energy goals is a reward
• in itself, but the European Green Leaf title is a real bonus!'
• Josep Monràs Galindo, Mayor of Mollet del Valles

13. Green cities keep on winning!