Ecotourism is very much the focus of this edition with Malta and San Sebastian leading the sustainable charge. We also look at the world of foreign direct investment in Greater Copenhagen under the auspices of Copenhagen Capacity. The European Commission's Director for Energy Policy Megan Richards gives us her take on the Clean Energy for All Europeans package, whilst this year's European Green Capital Winner, Essen, gets put under the spotlight.

Our cover story shines a light on Brussels, an iconic city sculpting a new identity by championing sustainable events and pioneering eco-friendly tourism practices without sidelining its diplomatic allure. We delve into Timișoara, 2023's European Capital of Culture, where green ambitions blend seamlessly with its rich history. We explore Lyon's sustainable tourism initiatives, set against the backdrop of its riverine beauty, and Tallinn, proudly bearing the title of European Green Capital 2023, demonstrates an impeccable synthesis of technology and environmental preservation. Additionally, we highlight the dire environmental implications of the Ukrainian crisis and the pressing need to recognise ecocide as an international crime.

Our cover story focuses on Tallinn, a beautiful city of contrasts where dedication to green redevelopment and smart city principles doesn’t preclude conservation of history and heritage. We look at Grenoble, 2022’s European Green Capital and last year's European Capital of Culture Novi Sad. We examine Hannover’s excellent provision for eco-friendly business events, and Mallorca, an island with a quirky history, incredible biodiversity, and breathtaking countryside. We look at how the Horizon 2020-funded PLATOON project is disputing the energy sector and the role the EU Ecolabel plays in the EU's Sustainable Consumption Pledge.

Our cover story focuses on the eastern German city of Leipzig: an innovative destination that is perfect for both an eco-friendly holiday and a sustainable event any time of the year. We look at sustainability in the beautiful Nice Côte d'Azur region, green events in the eclectic and cosmopolitan Luxembourg, and the rising star in the sustainable tourism scene, Romania's prepossessing Sibiu. European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, provides an insight into the harmful effects of pollution and the solutions needed, while WWF EU’s Helena Rodrigues discusses the need for sustainable management of our seas. We look at the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the European projects making strides in the sustainability transition via ICLEI Europe.

Our cover star is Iceland: a country with vast and beautiful landscape of waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes and geothermal pools which has become one of the world's brightest leading lights of sustainability. We take a look at Turku: a city with a sensible and modern approach to sustainability and one which epitomises the Finnish way of living. European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union, Mairead McGuinness, discusses sustainable finance and climate risks. We examine how the upcoming COP26 is uniting the world to tackle climate change and we return to the theme of marine pollution. Finally, our U.S. Correspondent Dr. John J. Berger  takes a look at whether America can go 100% renewable and our 2021 Safe & Sustainable Award winners are announced and honoured.

Our cover story focuses on Greece and how this far-flung and beautiful country, with its diverse terrain, is trying to embrace sustainability while retaining its traditional charm. We take a look at the many ways in which Prague is working to make itself greener and more sustainable for visitors and citizens alike, and how Lisbon has taken on the challenge of 2020's European Green Capital despite the problems posed by the pandemic. This edition has a special focus on marine pollution and the innovative needed to make a difference by innovative companies such as Solbian, Lampuga, ePropulsion and Leading Edge Power. First Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans talks about how the EU can fulfil its promise to become the first climate-neutral continent in the world by 2050, whilst our very own U.S. Correspondent Dr. John J. Berger looks at some of the options on the table for U.S. President Joe Biden in his quest to reverse the damage to the climate change cause and American society caused by Donald Trump.

Our cover story focuses on Graz: an eco-friendly riverside city where you’re never far away from a forest, castle, palace, or green meeting venue. We look at Malmö, one of the world’s most ethnically diverse and leading sustainable cities, and charming Aalborg, which claims it’s “probably the easiest place to be sustainable.” We put the spotlight on Nuremberg, a welcoming city where even tradition has a side-helping of sustainability, and Mali Lošinj, a beautiful and verdant Croatian island which offers authentic, local and seasonal experiences and cuisine alongside a passion for biodiversity. We look at the upcoming  World Fish Migration Day and the Mannheim2020 conference, while our U.S. Correspondent Dr. John J. Berger and the late S. David Freeman discuss the steps the next U.S. President must take in order to avert the climate crisis.

Our cover story focuses on sustainable investment in Gothenburg; a destination sparking innovation and bringing green concepts to life. We welcome our new partnership with Munich's Green City; an excellent non-profit organisation which is working to replace smog with clean air and concrete jungles with lush green oases. We look at sustainability and green meetings in the new European Capital of Smart Tourism, Helsinki, with sustainable meeting and event focuses on The Hague, Cologne and Frankfurt. Our U.S. Correspondent Dr. John J. Berger talks sustainability with America's leading energy policy expert S. David Freeman, while the upcoming IFAT 2020 trade fair goes under the spotlight. We look at sustainable tourism in the second part of our focus on Croatia's beautiful Istria, and we round things off with none other than 2019's European Green Capital, Oslo.

Our main story covers Slovenia, a nation at the vanguard of sustainable tourism, and a nation which will make you eager to visit and sample its forests, mountains, coast, cuisine and culture. If you prefer city life, then discover what compact Aarhus, with its rich Viking heritage, and beautiful Bergen, gateway to the Fjords, have to offer those seeking eco-friendly holidays or convention sites. European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete talks about a climate neutral Europe, whilst our U.S. Correspondent Dr. John J. Berger sits down with Stanford University clean energy champion Professor Mark Z. Jacobson. Finally, we welcome our new partnership with the Global Destination Sustainability Index, an organisation leading the way in promoting the sustainable destination agenda. Managing Director Guy Bigwood talks to us about why the GDS-Index is such a powerful driver of sustainability and what he’s learnt during its development.

The cover story looks at sustainable tourism in Monaco and the new "Green is the New Glam" campaign which aims to combine luxury and sustainability. Commissioner for Environment, Maritime and Fisheries Karmenu Vella talks about the steps that the European Commission is taking to stand up for European citizens' need to breathe clean air. We have exclusive interviews with the Director of Sustainability at Formula E, Julia Palle and MCI's Sustainability Services Director Mélanie Delaplanche. Our Malta focus charts the island nation's sustainable measures towards a healthier environment, and we round things off with the concluding part of our focus on 2018's European Green Capital Nijmegen.

The Czech Republic, which is this year celebrating their 100th anniversary, is the main focus of this edition. World Fish Migration Day and Dam Removal Europe give us the lowdown on the importance of open rivers for migratory fish, whilst WWF EU focus on the importance of the EU Water Framework Directive. Our U.S. Correspondent Dr John J. Berger talks to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee about climate change, and finally, 2018's European Green Capital Nijmegen demonstrates why Dutch sustainability deserves its excellent reputation.

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