10 cleanest capitals in the world
Plans to limit pollution and green spaces have helped many capitals around the world have clean air and become ideal places to travel or live.
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| Stockholm, Sweden:Stockholm was the first city to be named European Green Capital in 2010 and is known for its cycling culture. Since receiving the award, the Swedish capital has continued to implement green projects and initiatives and has reduced its carbon emissions by 25% since the 1990s. In addition, Stockholm also plans to improve public transport, reduce waste and increase biodiversity. Photo:Telegraph. |
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| Wellington, New Zealand:New Zealand is renowned for its stunning scenery, outdoor lifestyle and clean air. In the capital city of Wellington, authorities have embarked on energy-saving programmes and waste management projects to reduce CO2 emissions and help maintain a clean, pollution-free atmosphere. Photo:Telegraph. |
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| Canberra, Australia:In the late 19th century, the dispute over the choice of Australia's capital from the two major cities of Sydney and Melbourne led to the decision to build a completely new capital called Canberra. Construction of the city began in 1913, based on the design of two American architects with a style influenced by the garden city movement. The combination of natural vegetation into the city's architecture gave Canberra another name: "bush capital" with green space and fresh air. Photo:Travelbird. |
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| Ottawa, Canada:One of the biggest efforts to help Ottawa get clean air came from a French architect. In 1950, he created a green belt of more than 300 square kilometers in the city, helping to prevent urban sprawl and create more natural space for the city. In addition, the city also launched a bike-sharing plan, and the number of registered users has reached 900,000. All the plans and efforts of the people and the government here are aimed at making Ottawa the cleanest capital in the world. Photo:Clicktraveltips. |
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| Edinburgh, Scotland:Edinburgh was once known as Auld Reekie, a nickname given to the Scottish capital due to its stench of sewage and toxic fumes. However, that was the Edinburgh of the past, and today it has cleaner air than many other European capitals. Photo:Alamy. |
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| Montevideo, Uruguay:Montevideo is one of South America's most laid-back capitals, with low-pollution air, sandy beaches, colonial architecture and vineyards. Located just outside bustling Buenos Aires, the capital of just over 1 million people is a cleaner, greener and more laid-back alternative to Argentina. Photo:The Bubble. |
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| Tallinn, Estonia:The medieval city of Tallinn, with its imposing walls and cobbled streets, is not suitable for motor vehicles. To get around the central old town area, everyone must park outside. In addition, the city's green spaces and cool coastal scenery also help make it one of the least polluted cities in the world. Photo:Shutterstock. |
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| Helsinki, Finland:In many ways, the Finnish capital has embarked on an ambitious project to eliminate private vehicle ownership by 2025. Harnessing the power of new technologies, the authorities want to create a modern public transport system that will eliminate the need for cars. Helsinki has long encouraged people to use bicycles to get around, with around 3,900 km of bike lanes in the city, and this has been enthusiastically supported by the people. Photo:Mcgroup. |
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| Monaco, Monaco:Monaco, famous for its annual F1 race, is one of the cleanest capitals in Europe. According to the WHO, the sunny city has low PM 2.5 levels, a small population and little industrial activity. Photo:Shutterstock. |
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| Madrid, Spain:Madrid’s citizens, especially those living in the lively Malasana district, often choose to play on the streets rather than drive. While other cities are filled with traffic, Madrid’s bars and restaurants often spill out onto the streets. Pedestrian-only streets, affordable public transport, and a location atop a plateau make Madrid one of the least polluted capitals on earth. Photo:Travelpassionate |
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