The city of Oslo, set to take the crown as European Green Capital in 2019, is showcasing its efforts at Mipim in the area of environmental improvements and combatting climate change.
The Norwegian capital is hosting a series of especially themed sessions at Mipim to put the spotlight on its long-term commitment to the environment as well as raise awareness of greener lifestyles and business opportunities.
Governing mayor Raymond Johansen commented: ‘I am delighted that Oslo has been awarded as the European Green Capital for 2019. It is an opportunity to showcase Oslo as a benchmark Green City on a global stage, and we openly encourage visitors to visit and witness our efforts as we work to increase awareness of greener lifestyles and offerings.’
Two major environmental projects currently being undertaken by Oslo are C40’s Reinventing Cities and Car-Free Inner Cities. The former, launched by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, is a global competition to drive carbon-neutral and sustainable urban development and regeneration.
Oslo contributed two of the 49 sites, giving architects and developers the chance to find solutions for construction of the future. The local Car-Free Inner Cities project is a programme implemented by the city authorities to decrease the number of cars in the inner city. An area of around 1.3 km2 will be made car-free by 2019.
Previous European Green Capitals include fellow Scandinavian cities Stockholm (2010) and Copenhagen (2014). The City of Oslo was ranked highest in eight out of 12 environmental indicators, which includes mitigation and adaptation of climate change, sustainable urban mobility, sustainable land use, governance, green growth and eco-innovation.
Oslo Metropolitan Area will be exhibiting at stand P-1.M50/N51.
The Norwegian capital also features in PropertyEU’s special report on Futuristic Cities, published in its March edition.
