Mayor Natalia Chueca led the delegation that defended Zaragoza's bid before the international jury on Wednesday, accompanied by Tatiana Gaudes, councillor for the Environment and Mobility, and Blanca Solans, councillor for Finance and European Funds. Zaragoza has reached the final for the first time and is competing with Aalborg, Bielsko-Biala, Košice and Porto to succeed Heilbronn, which holds the title of European Green Capital 2027.
EBRO VIVO FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EXPO
After the presentation, Chueca said the initial impressions had been "very positive" and highlighted that the jury had recognized the "very high standard" of the bid's defense. Among the proposals put forward, in addition to Green Vive Latino, is Ebro Vivo, a program that would restore the river's prominence and commemorate the 20th anniversary of Expo 2008. The bid brings together initiatives related to nature, water, the circular economy, adaptation to climate change and citizen participation.
The verdict will be announced tomorrow, Thursday, October 8, from 9 p.m., at a ceremony to be held in Guimarães. If Zaragoza wins the title, the goal will be to use that year to promote the city internationally and, above all, bring sustainability into the daily lives of its residents.
