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The nomination of Murcia values the introduction of sustainability criteria in the new urban developments and Sustainable Mobility Plan, among other things

The Global Sustainable City Award will be presented on April 29 in a ceremony in Stockholm

House considers excellent Murcia is known as an international reference when talking about the environment

The Mayor, Miguel Ángel Cámara, published today the appointment of Murcia as a city more sustainable world in the Globe Awards 2010 awarded by the Globe Forum in Sweden.

The choice, announced last Tuesday in Stockholm, recognizes the extensive work on sustainability by Murcia, shared nomination with six other cities: Curitiba (Brazil), Malmö (Sweden), Songpa (South Korea), Stargard Szczecinski ( Poland) and Sydney (Australia).

Winning the capital will be released on 7 April and the prestigious award will be presented April 29 at a ceremony to be held at the Nordic Museum in Stockholm.

The Sustainability City Globe Awards is a world-class award recognizes distinguished by their cities sustainable development.

In the case of Murcia, his nomination has been motivated by his "master plan, its strategy, which begins with the introduction of sustainability criteria in the new urban developments such as the facilities for the use of solar energy to heat hot water in new homes and new roads cycling trails in urban developments. "

It has also been taken into account that "the strategy includes several initiatives Murcia distinguished as the Plan of Sustainable Mobility and other urban projects to improve the level of sustainability in many areas of the city."

While the awards have been organized since 2007, the award for most sustainable city began in 2009 when it was won by the city of Cardiff in Wales (United Kingdom).

The chosen location will be a member of the Global Forum and will be invited to the conference on sustainability in Europe.

UN to Stockholm, via Barcelona

Mayor House has described as "excellent" the international recognition that Murcia is a city every day, "more sustainable, environmentally friendly and where the quality of life is increasing."

In his view, the nomination means a very important step forward for Murcia is known worldwide not only for sport but also as a reference when talking about the environment.

In this regard, the Chamber recalled that six years ago the United Nations recognized the good work of Murcia in sustainable water management, and is now a separate organization that is recognizing that Murcia leads projects that will make life easier and better All Murcia.

Also, last year the mayor gathered in Barcelona on Sustainable City Award in recognition of the efforts of the municipality for sustainable development.

This is an award given to Spanish municipalities in which they have successfully implemented initiatives aimed at sustainability in a period of 2 years' duration and with evidence of the existence of a political commitment to sustainable development.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia