Valencia is located on the southeastern coast of Spain, counts 837,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the province that has the same name. The city earned the European Green Capital 2024 title due to its past and current achievements in the field of sustainable tourism, climate neutrality, as well as fair and inclusive green transition.
97% of city’s inhabitants live within 300 metres of green urban areas. The city has also proven commitment to improving air quality and restoring nature ecosystems, such as the Devesa dune and wetland ecosystems. Valencia also stimulates a healthier, sustainable, and inclusive food production through its “Neighbourhood and Food Programme”.
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For more information, you can read Valencia's application and presentation which detail their initiatives and achievements. The EGCA Technical Assessment Synopsis Report for the Award Cycle 2024 and the Jury Report for the same cycle provide in-depth analyses and evaluations of Valencia's performance. Additionally, you can visit Valencia's European Green Capital 2024 official website for comprehensive details. To relive the moment, check out the photos and videos from the awards ceremony.
Citizen Diaries - Valencia
Carmen Marqués Ruiz is a dedicated Climate Pact Ambassador from Valencia, Spain, whose commitment to environmental issues has shaped her career and continues to drive her efforts in promoting sustainability.
Meet Mathieu Lassalle, a passionate biologist and ecologist who has significantly advanced nature conservation in Valencia, Spain.
Alejandro Alonso González is a technician in energy projects at València Clima i Energia, a foundation set up by the city to support the city’s transition towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient urban environment.
Juan Luis Pozo Calderón is the chief sustainability officer at Global Omnium, one of Spain's leading water management companies.
Meet Lidia Garcia, a dedicated advocate for sustainable food systems and a key project coordinator at Las Naves Urban Innovation centre in Valencia.
Carlos Sánchez Cerveró serves as the chief sustainability officer at Fundació València Clima i Energia, an organisation dedicated to public energy management and combating climate change.
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News about Valencia
Valencia, the third largest city in Spain, has launched a groundbreaking renewable energy project that aims to transform its cemeteries into the nation’s largest urban solar farm.
Over 400 activities and events will be organised across the city throughout 2024, all aimed at raising awareness of the triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change.
Valencia is getting ready for a very special and memorable year. In 2024, the city will represent the European Green Capital at the European and international level.
Last night, the winners of the European Green Capital and Leaf 2024 Awards were announced at a ceremony in Grenoble, France, this year’s European Green Capital.