Vilnius (Lithuania) has been named the 2025 European Green Capital, with a focus on reducing emissions and fostering citizen engagement through innovative technological solutions. The city's holistic approach intertwines sustainability initiatives with residents' well-being, emphasising clean air, water, biodiversity, and green spaces. Viladecans (Spain) and Treviso (Italy) were awarded European Green Leaf 2025 awards for their outstanding community engagement and innovative strategies.

Vilnius receives a €600,000 prize, while Viladecans and Treviso receive €200,000 each to support their environmental initiatives. The awards highlight cities' important roles in achieving the European Green Deal's ambitious goals and inspiring other urban centres toward a greener future.

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