11/01/24 (Agence Europe) – The Spanish city of Valencia officially assumed the title of European Green Capital on Thursday 11 January, taking over from the Estonian city of Tallinn, which held the title awarded by the European Commission. The awards recognise Valencia’s achievements in the fields of sustainable tourism, climate neutrality and a fair and inclusive green transition. Welcoming an “ambitious sustainability strategy”, the European Commissioner for the Environment, Virginijus Sinkevičius, said: “For many decades, the city has been driven forward by a bold civic movement that sustains genuine change. People are Valencia’s asset. This year will enhance the experiences of citizens and support them even more in delivering the change we all need achieve for a better future”. (AN)