Vilnius has long been known as the green capital in the literal sense — it is surrounded by parks and forests and more than 60% of its territory is green. But the European Green Capital goes beyond the colour green. It is about a wide range of environmental indicators, the city’s environmental vision and its implementation, its future plans and commitments, the involvement of city residents, and the sustainability of city governance.

Vilnius’ title of the European Green Capital for 2025 is an opportunity to be proud of what we have already achieved in terms of sustainability and greenness, but also an obligation to do even more to respond to the needs of our city residents and to build the greenest city together.