STOCKHOLM
Winner 2010
On February 23, 2009, the European Commission
chose Stockholm as Europe’s first Green Capital,
commending its long-term focus on environmen-
tal issues.
Stockholm, the largest city in Scandinavia, is a
meeting place for people of different cultures, a
gateway for new ideas and a centre for culture,
sports and entertainment. It is one of the world’s
most beautiful cities, with excellent public servi-
ces, an enviable waterfront location and a glorious
local countryside. It is a rapidly growing city with
800,000 inhabitants.
The City of Stockholm has outlined an overall,
long-term vision – Vision Stockholm 2030 – for
sustainable growth and development. By 2030,
Stockholm is to be a versatile and dynamic city,
one which promotes innovation and growth, and
one which belongs to its citizens.
Contributions of companies
“The award engages the entire city. All municipal
administrations and companies will play impor-
tant roles in the work required in being the first
European Green Capital. Private com panies are
extremely interested in partici pating,” says Gun-
nar Söderholm, Head of the Environment and
Health Administration of the City of Stockholm.
“The award was a boost for all of the city’s envi-
ronmental activities. It’s clear that many people
have noted that Stockholm will be Europe’s
Green Capital in 2010 and are proud of it.”
The 2010 winner has an outstanding track
record of integrated urban management,
credible green credentials and ambitious
plans for the future.
Climate emissions down by 25 per cent
The European Green Capital Award is given to a
city which is noted for achieving high environ-
mental standards, is committed to ambitious
goals for further environmental improvement and
sustainable development, and which can act as
a role model to inspire others and promote best
practices in other cities.
Stockholm is determined to lower its carbon
emissions. To date, the city has achieved a 25%
decrease in climate emission levels since 1990
(to 4 to