Plans to limit pollution and green spaces have helped many capitals around the world have fresh air and are an ideal tourist or living place.
Stockholm, Sweden: Stockholm was the first city to be recognized as a 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 90s. In addition, Stockholm has plans to improve transport public transport, reduce waste and increase biodiversity. (Photo: Telegraph).
Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand is known for its dramatic scenery, outdoor lifestyle and clean air. In the capital, Wellington, authorities have embarked on energy-saving programs and waste management projects with the desire to reduce CO2 emissions, help this place maintain a clean atmosphere, unpolluted. (Photo: Telegraph).
Canberra, Australia: At the end of the 19th century, the controversy in choosing the capital of Australia from two big cities, Sydney and Melbourne, led to the decision to build a completely new capital named Canberra. The city was built in 1913, based on the design of 2 American architects with a style influenced by the garden city movement. The incorporation of natural vegetation into the city’s architecture makes Canberra also known as the “bush capital” with green spaces and fresh air. (Photo: Travelbird).
Ottawa, Canada: One of the biggest efforts to help Ottawa get fresh air comes from a French architect. In 1950, he created a green belt of more than 300 square kilometers in the city, which helps to prevent urban expansion, while creating more natural space for the city. In addition, the city has also launched a bike-sharing plan, and the number of people registered to participate has reached 900,000. All the plans and efforts of the people or the government here are aimed at making Ottawa the cleanest capital in the world. (Photo: Clicktraveltips).
Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh was once known as Auld Reekie, a nickname given to the Scottish capital due to the stench of sewage and toxic fumes. However, that is only the Edinburgh of the past, and now it has cleaner air than many other capital cities in Europe. (Photo: Alamy).
Montevideo, Uruguay: Montevideo is one of South America’s most laid-back capitals with a low pollution atmosphere, sandy beaches, colonial architecture and vineyards. Right next to bustling Buenos Aires, the Montevideo capital of over 1 million residents is a cleaner, greener and more laid-back alternative to Argentina. (Photo: The Bubble).
Tallinn, Estonia: The medieval city of Tallinn with its imposing city walls and cobbled streets is not for motor vehicles. If you want to travel in the central old town area, everyone has to park their car outside. In addition, the green space and cool coastal scenery of the city are also part of making it one of the least polluted cities in the world. (Image: Shutterstock).
Helsinki, Finland : In various ways, the Finnish capital has embarked on an ambitious project with the aim of limiting the ownership of private vehicles by 2025. Harnessing the power of With new technology, the authorities here want to create a modern public transport system so that no one needs a car anymore. Helsinki has long encouraged people to use bicycles to get around, the city now has about 3,900 km of cycle paths and this is enthusiastically supported by the people. (Photo: Mcgroup).
Monaco, Monaco : Monaco, the city famous for its annual F1 race, is one of the cleanest capitals in Europe. According to WHO, this sunny city has a low concentration of PM 2.5 dust, with a small population and not much industrial activity. (Image: Shutterstock).
Madrid, Spain: The citizens of Madrid, especially those living in the vibrant Malasana district, often choose the street as a place to play rather than to drive. While the streets in other cities are filled with traffic, in Madrid, bars and restaurants often flood the streets. Its pedestrian-only streets, affordable public transport, and its location atop a plateau make Madrid one of the least polluted capitals on earth. (Photo: Travelpassionate).