What's for you in the European Union Green Week, 21-25 May 2018? #EUGreenWeek

EU Green Week 2018 will explore ways in which the EU is helping cities to become better places to live and work. Showcasing policy developments on air quality, noise, nature and biodiversity, waste and water management, it will promote participatory approaches to urban development, networking schemes, and tools for sharing best practices, engaging local authorities and citizens, and encouraging them to share their vision of a sustainable future.

The week will officially open on 21/5 in Utrecht (NL) and will close on 25/5 in Madrid (ES). The high level EU Green Cities Summit will take place in Brussels, 22-24/5. Registration for participants for the high level EU Green Cities Summit in Brussels (BE) will be open from 3 April 2018.

The week will include the European Week for Waste Reduction Awards at the Committee of the Regions. The European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) is organising its annual Awards Ceremony. This event will reward the most outstanding actions on waste prevention carried out during the EWWR 2017 in November.

In addition, the programme also features many exciting events organised by partners around Europe, taking place from the end of April until mid-May. Check out what's happening near you, watch the livestreaming and join social media conversations with #EUGreenWeek!

The Green Week invites cities from all around Europe to become greener and provides examples and tools on its website:

• Technical advice and guidance
• Learn from those who have already started
• How to get EU funding
• Show off your achievements
• Increase your knowledge of key policies

Some inspiring good examples from EU Cities applying to the are available in the European Green Capital Good Practice report 2018