This article is originally by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
The AIPH World Green City Awards are designed to champion ambitious nature-orientated approaches to city design and operation. Specifically, they seek to recognise public initiatives relying on a greater use of plants and nature to create better city environments – helping to fulfil local aspirations for improved economic, social and environmental resilience.
The awards celebrate innovation, achievement, and commitment to the globally recognised imperative to embrace nature-orientated solutions that harvest the power of plants and associated ecosystems services to help address the major challenges facing cities.
The 2024 edition of the AIPH World Green City Awards is offered in seven categories, with three finalists in each category from which one category winner is selected, and with one Grand Winner chosen from the seven category winners.
New to the 2024 edition is the Youth Award, which will be decided by a new Youth Jury. Led by the Global Youth Biodiversity network (GYBN), and including representatives from other youth organisations, the Youth Jury will select from the 21 finalists the top entry most likely to inspire the youth and fulfil their needs for a secure, healthy future.
Is your city a champion for the power of plants? Don't miss out - the deadline for entries is 15th September!
Find out more about the eligibility criteria and apply today to the #AIPHWorldGreenCityAwards with your #GenerationRestoration efforts!
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About the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration: The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030, led by the United Nations Environment Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and its partners, covers terrestrial as well as coastal and marine ecosystems. As a global call to action, it will draw together political support, scientific research and financial muscle to massively scale up restoration. Find out how you can contribute to the UN Decade. Follow #GenerationRestoration.