Hamburg backs sustainable development. With its designation as European Green Capital 2011, the signal has been given for a wide-ranging package of measures that will see Hamburg continue to promote sustainable development and thus preempt the effects of climate change.

The European Commission chose the title bearer of European Green Capital for the first time in February this year. Thirty-five cities applied for the distinction, which follows the initiative of the European City of Culture. Hamburg was chosen as the second city to carry the ecological torch in 2011 after Stockholm was selected in 2010 Many great functions…can be expected to be held in the city, including congresses, seminars and events covering all aspects of sustainability and environmental protection. The HCB and its service partners are ready for it.