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nantes“I congratulate Nantes on receiving the title of European Green Capital 2013, a title that brings with it great responsibility, - Commissioner Potočnik said today at the ceremony honoring Nantes, France’s sixth largest city, taking over the title of European Green Capital fromVitoria-Gasteiz in Spain. Nantes was awarded the title of European Green Capital 2013 following an intensive Europe-wide competition in 2010.-  'The Award recognizes environmental best practices, including in the areas of local contribution to sustainable transport and landse, green urban areas, water consumption, and the fight against global climate change."

Nantes has many ‘green’ credentials that helped it win the title. For example:Everyone in Nantes lives within 300 metres of a green areaThere are 57 m² of green space per person. There are 100,000 trees in the city15 % of residents use public transport dailyNantes has an ambitious. Climate Action Plan to reduce CO2 emissions by 30 % per capita by 2020 compared to 200360 % of the land area in Nantes is either agricultural or a green area; The city has four Natura 2000 sites and 33 natural zones of floral, faunal or ecological interest. Nantes has also produced a travelling exhibition called Aéroflorale II.

The exhibition, which will tour European cities throughout 2013, features a show called the "plant expedition", which will showcase Nantes' contribution to environmental best practices, and raise awareness of the European Green Capital Award, through biological experiments and discoveries. Brussels will welcome the Aéroflorale in May 2013.Nantes has also devised an extensive calendar of events to share its experiences with the world and to celebrate the city’s achievements. The calendar includes the 5th World Forum on Human Rights entitled ‘Sustainable Development/Human Rights: a common struggle?’ (May 2013); the 10th Ecocity Conference (September 2013); and the third world meeting of Mexico’s pact-signing cities in the Ecocity Builders movement.

 

Anna van Densky

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