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Stockholm – European Green Capital 2010

Traditionally known as 'The Venice of the North', Stockholm has added more fame to its name. Throughout 2010, Sweden's capital will be celebrated as Europe's first Green Capital.

Clear and effective measures towards reducing noise pollution. A protection plan setting new standards for cleaner water. An innovative integrated waste system. 95 % of the population living less than 300 metres from green areas.

These are just some of the reasons why Stockholm was the first city to be awarded the European Green Capital title. The Swedish capital is now ready to pursue its aim to inspire other cities towards achieving a more sustainable environment. International conferences, seminars, exhibitions and the official opening of a new tramway will, during 2010, demonstrate that Stockholm is greener than ever.

Goodbye to fossil fuels
The City of Stockholm operates with a holistic vision, one which combines growth with sustainable development for the benefit of its almost 800,000 citizens. Transport emissions are relatively low, and all trains and inner city buses run on renewable fuels. Furthermore, green house gas emissions have been reduced by 25 % since 1990, and the city council has the ambitious target of becoming wholly independent of fossil fuels by 2050.

Sustainable study visit programme
In early 2010, the City of Stockholm launched a new Professional Study Visits Programme in an effort to generate local and international environmental awareness and to strengthen networks with other European cities, organisations and research centres.

The programme allows visitors the opportunity to explore the solutions created by Stockholm in relation to a variety of themes. These include waste management, planning of new urban projects, combating climate change and ensuring an effective and sustainable transportation system. Read more

Calendar of events in 2010
Detailed information on events to be held in Stockholm which relate to the European Green Capital title can be found via the City of Stockholm's 2010 European Green Capital calendar, available on the City's website.