AIPH has herald the leaning of Certificate of Merit recipients , which were nominated by the Technical Panel and afterward approved by the Jury for their bold and innovative urban greening initiatives .
In addition to selecting the 21 Finalists for the AIPH World Green City Awards 2024 , the Technical Panel , in the first round of drinks of judgment , is yield the ability to nominate entries to receive Certificates of Merit . These are cities that did not score extremely enough to be Finalists but which evidence a particularly bluff and forward-looking lineament or characteristic that members of the Technical Panel trust is inspiring , replicable , and suitable of acknowledgement . These entries , which are not category - specific , are then purpose to the Jury for their vote on whether to swallow or reject each nomination .
" The AIPH World Green City Awards is about observe excellency , " say Dr. Audrey Timm , Technical Initiatives Manager , AIPH . " While the tilt of 21 Finalists showcases the lead gullible cities of the human beings , we are so pleased to be recognize extra inspiring entries through the Certificate of Merit accolade . These city deserve to be acknowledged for the specific aspects in their entries which tell the fib of their exciting green ambitions . "
The Certificates of Merit will be officially represent to representatives from each city at the AIPH World Green City Awards ceremonial occasion 2024 , which will take the form of a consecrated gala dinner on 25th September 2024 at theFuture Green City World Congressin the City of Utrecht , the Netherlands . This momentous occasion will also offer the global stage on which AIPH will herald the 7 category achiever , the Grand Winner , and the victor of the AIPH Youth Award in the 2024 variation .
" The Green City space is certainly an exciting one to be in at the moment . It is encouraging to see how many cities are taking tangible action for flora , for nature , and for citizenry . felicitation to the Certificate of Merit recipients . By grant these certificates , AIPH is thrilled to be demonstrating how local action truly is inspiring a world social movement for light-green , healthier , and more resilient cities . " – Mr. Tim Briercliffe , Secretary General , AIPH .
While the21 Finalistsrepresent the top - scoring entry in each of the 7 Award categories , AIPH applauds all cities that entered the 2024 edition . The Certificates of Merit tell apart city from many regions , climates , and culture that also display modern and impressive approaches to urban greening and greenish city design with the potential for wider replicability and intake . By fete more than just the Finalists and winners , the AIPH World Green City Awards embody the worldwide imperative mood to showcase how city - led action for plant and nature is vital for securing our corporate urban future .
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