The
city of Hamburg, situated on the banks of the river Elbe, has a population of
about 1.8 million and faces numerous metropolitan challenges. However Germany’s
second largest city combines comprehensive approaches, policy -commitment and
the necessary funding needed to resolve these challenges. On the whole, it has
an integrated and participative planning strategy and a strong commitment
towards a “green” vision.
The quality of local ambient air is very good, and there are
well defined targets, excellent results, future plans and structured monitoring
with respect to climate change.
Hamburg sought green answers to metropolitan challenges and, and
had innovative ideas on how to share their experience and best practice as the
European Green Capital of 2011.
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