Nijmegen – the Green Future of the Ancient City
In 2018, Dutch Nijmegen bears the title of European Green Capital. This is the oldest city in the Netherlands, the first mention of which dates back to the beginning of the I century AD. Today, being one of the largest inland ports and having a developed industry, it clearly follows the path of sustainable development. A dynamic city has emerged from a turbulent history to act as a role model for a cleaner Europe. A new green economy, innovative ecological management, sustainable mobility practices, energy projects and unique models of housing have contributed to Nijmegen being at the forefront of Europe’s sustainability movement.
WHY NIJMEGEN WON
“Nijmegen presented a passionate, clear and persuasive vision of their city as a European Green Capital Award winner and presented how they would act as an ambassador for the green city movement across Europe,” according to the European Green Capital Award Jury.
Jury members were impressed by Nijmegen’s engagement with citizens, including its wide range of stakeholders, and how the city would act as an ambassador for the green city movement across Europe. The range of stakeholders invested in Nijmegen’s sustainability projects and European Green Capital bid ranged from businesses to research and educational institutes, local government to citizen led networks and primarily, the very active and involved residents.
The article is based on the report “NIJMEGEN - European Green Capital”, © European Union, 2017
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