The Most Sustainable and Green Cities 2024

In this video, we'll explore the top 10 cities leading the way in sustainability, green technology, and eco-friendly living in 2023. From cutting-edge architecture to innovative waste management solutions, these cities are shaping the future of urban living while preserving our planet's resources. Join us on this enlightening journey as we unveil the urban spaces that are paving the way towards a greener tomorrow.

Cites and the source for their selection for this video as below:

- Freiburg, Germany [Source: Global Green Economy Index]
- San Francisco, USA [Source: U.S. Green Building Council]
- Melbourne, Australia [Source: Economist Intelligence Unit]
- Helsinki, Finland [Source: Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance]
- Reykjavik, Iceland [Source: World Wildlife Fund]
- Singapore [Source: World Bank]
- Amsterdam, Netherlands [Source: Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index]
- Vancouver, Canada [Source: Greenest City 2020 Action Plan]
- Stockholm, Sweden [Source: Global Green Economy Index]
- Copenhagen, Denmark [Source: C40 Cities]

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Freiburg
1:10 San Francisco
1:44 Melbourne
2:22 Helsinki
3:00 Reykjavik
3:34 Singapore
4:05 Amsterdam
4:38 Vancouver
5:09 Stockholm
5:41 Copenhagen

[globeex]

What cities would you add to the list? Share your thoughts! 🏙🌲

[jeanbolduc]

Montreal took the top spot on the ranking, with 99% of its energy coming from renewable sources. The city has released numerous sustainability plans since 2005. The most recent was the Sustainable Montreal Plan 2016-2020, a collaborative effort from over 200 organizations who all looked at ways for the city to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, provide access to sustainable neighbourhoods and build out green public transport options.

Montreal also boasts impressive green spaces, with 65 parks spread across the city. It also has the fourth-best cycling infrastructure in the world, making it an ideal place to live if you plan on leaving your car at home for your commute.

Vancouver took the fourth spot on the list, with 98% of its energy coming from renewable sources. The city’s Greenest City Action Plan has mapped out ways to increase this to 100% by 2050. Vancouver has increased the number of green jobs in the city by 87% in 2010, as well as creating more than 4, 700 cleantech jobs, with the aim to improve the environment in the long term. Vancouver has 77 green spaces spread across the city.

[jeanbolduc]

Montreal ranked #1 in the world for Sustainibility, Vancouver ranked 4 Th .... Montreal has the largest urban park in Canada downtown and the city has more than 1.5 million trees and large parks . Best subway system in North america and the best byking city in canada ( Copenhagen index) ... Vancouver has only 60, 000 trees downtown .