Ljubljana
With over 300,000 residents, Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a vibrant and well-connected Central European city, renowned for its green character, lively university atmosphere, and high quality of life. Despite being one of Europe’s smaller capitals, Ljubljana has positioned itself as a European leader in sustainable urban mobility and climate action.

Ljubljana's City Hall, featuring cyclists and two Kavalir electric vehicles, which are free of charge (Photo: Mankica Kranjec).
Over the past two decades, the city has transformed its transport system by prioritising walking, cycling, and public transport, reshaping its streets and public spaces to better serve people rather than cars. Flagship projects such as the redesign of Slovenska Street, which turned a former traffic corridor into a people-oriented shared urban space, and the implementation of over 20 hectares of pedestrian zones, namely the largest car-free area in the EU, highlight Ljubljana’s commitment to reclaiming public space and enhancing urban liveability.
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Ljubljana’s achievements have been widely acknowledged at the European and international level. The city was awarded the title of European Green Capital in 2016, among the best 20 European Green Capitals in 2023, and received the European Commission's Climate-Neutral and Smart City by 2030 label in 2024. Moreover, Ljubljana hosted international events such as Velo-city 2022, the world’s leading cycling conference, as well as the Eurocities 2017 Conference and the CIVITAS Forum 2015.
Looking ahead, Ljubljana is preparing its next long-term strategic framework, Vision 2026–2045, a long-term framework guiding the city’s sustainable development. This direction is reinforced by the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan 2025-2032, adopted in October 2025, setting ambitious goals for safer, more accessible, and climate-responsible mobility, fully aligned with the EU Mission of 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.

