The Tranformative Action Award Ceremony is set to take place on 22 November 2017 at 12:30 (CET) in the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), Brussels (Belgium). The award ceremony, organised by ICLEI and funded by the Basque Country and the City of Aalborg (Denmark), rewards current or concluded Transformative Actions that address the pathways of the Basque Declaration related to three categories: socio-cultural transformation, socio-economic transformation, and technological transformation.

Speaking about the upcoming event, President of the Committee of the Regions Karl Heinz Lambertz, said: “The European Committee of the Regions is proud to host the Transformative Action Award which celebrates the ambition of cities and municipalities to create sustainable communities. By showcasing some of the most innovative projects in Europe, it sends a clear message that local democracy and citizen engagement are the driving force for a sustainable future.”

The shortlisted candidates for this year’s award include: Mannheim (Germany), for making energy and climate measures more visible; Nilüfer (Turkey), for using neighbourhood committees to increase civic engagement; Udaltalde 21, Nerbioi-Ibaizabal (Spain), for joining forces for a common sustainability agenda in neighbouring municipalities; and Zaragoza (Spain), for turning citizens into “city makers”, through putting their ideas into action.

Although the award ceremony is only open to media, live streaming will be available on the day (12:30 – 13:00 CET).

For more information about the Transformative Action Award and the shortlisted candidates, visit the European Sustainable Cities Platform.