European Green Capital Award

The European Green Capital Award is a prestigious title, and one which is pursued by cities all across Europe. Since the 2014 competition cycle, the European Green Capital has become an annual award. Seven cities applied to the current―2018―cycle, 12 for both the 2017 and 2016 cycles, eight for 2015, and 18 for 2014. Prior to the 2014 competition cycle the European Green Capital Award was a biannual competition. For the 2012 and 2013 titles, 17 applied. For the 2010 and 2011 title, a further 35 cities applied.