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On January 15th, Grenoble, the capital of the Isère province in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alps region of southeastern France, celebrated receiving the title of "European Green Capital".
Speaking at the ceremony held at the City Museum on January 15, European Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius emphasized: "Grenoble has earned the title of eco-capital thanks to its unwavering commitment to becoming a healthier city, for its people and in cooperation with its people."
Grenoble is located at the foot of the Alps. (Photo: Grenoble-tourisme.com)
According to Eric Piolle, Mayor of Grenoble, the climate in the Alps is twice as volatile as elsewhere, with temperatures in the region having risen by 2 degrees Celsius. This is the reason why the city authorities and residents have to take drastic action to protect the environment.
In addition to the official ceremony, the Isère Province Farmers' Federation, as well as other local organizations, organized a march "for a socially inclusive and inclusive ecosystem" to celebrate the event.
The Finnish city of Lahti holds the title of "European Green Capital" for 2021. (Photo: Internet)
Grenoble is the second French city to receive the title of "European Green Capital" after Nantes in 2013, and the 13th city in Europe to be awarded this honor. Prior to Grenoble, the title of "European Green Capital" in 2021 went to Lahti in Finland.
