Following the huge population growth and overexploitation of natural resources during the last 30 years, the world has experienced severe environmental degradation, fortunately, we are witnessing a global trend to take measures against the impact of climate change.
Applying this concept especially in cities, we developed what is known sustainable urbanism. Some of the cleanest cities in the world include in their environmental programs strategies for economic growth and job creation.
Beyond the beauty of the natural and urban landscapes, culture or even food, there are enough reasons to visit these cities; cleanliness is a bonus that we can not ignore. Each year we take a quality of life surveys that take into account factors such as water availability, waste removal, sewage systems, air pollution and traffic density. Based on this information, we list below the cleanest cities in the world.
12) Brisbane (Australia)
Area: 2,297 sq miles (5,950 km²)
Founded: 1824
Weather: 75°F (24°C), Wind NE at 1 mph (2 km/h), 72% Humidity
Population: 2.043 million (2010)
It is the third largest city in Australia. It is organized, clean and secure. Living in Brisbane is a privilege for its high quality of life globally recognized. Although it is not next to the ocean, the municipality is responsible for creating an artificial beach across the river in front of the city centre. This area is called Southbank and is very popular among locals and tourists. There are many weekend activities such as art fairs and cycling races.
11) Curitiba (Brazil)
Area: 166.4 sq miles (430.9 km²)
Weather: 68°F (20°C), Wind N at 4 mph (6 km/h), 94% Humidity
Population: 1.752 million (2010).
Curitiba is not only an ecological model for the world, but also a city populated by people with a different reasoning that we might call environmental mindset. It is a city that recycles even spaces while mixing them with culture. The wooden posts that were once used to power lines now support a majestic building: the Free University of Environment. In Curitiba, environmental awareness is supported by government and society. Its people have changed their outlook on life and have emerged with a general motivation based on developments in harmony with the environment.
10) Singapore
Area: 274.1 sq miles (710 km²)
Weather: 83°F (28°C), Wind E at 9 mph (14 km/h), 70% Humidity
Population: 5.312 million (2012) World Bank
Official languages: English Language, Malay Language, Tamil, Standard Mandarin.
Singapore The Cleanest city in Asia. Singapore is very popular with its cleanest and safety. Yes, that is why you really want to go to Singapore. Singapore is the model in Asia for what a modern city look like. It is clean, it is structured, it is comfortable, and it is safe. This lion city will give you all the amazing experiences that will make you fell the fun all the time during your time at this city. However there is a big warning for you to keep your attitude clean at this city. There is a myth, that if you carelessly spited at this beautiful city, the cop would arrest you. Well it is a myth of this lion city, you better prove it yourself. Go here with your friend, pay his or her accommodation but she or he has to spited carelessly. See when the cop arrest your friend. Sound nasty and fun isn’t it?
9) Reykjavik (Iceland)
Area: 106 sq miles (274.5 km²)
Founded: 1786
Weather: 37°F (3°C), Wind E at 10 mph (16 km/h), 45% Humidity
Population: 118,488 (2010).
The purity of its air and high environmental awareness of the population reflect the fact that it is one of the cities with lowest car density of in the world per square kilometer.
8) Ottawa (Canada)
Area: 1,073 sq miles (2,778 km²) / Weather: 24°F (-4°C), Wind S at 1 mph (2 km/h), 69% Humidity / Population: 883,391 (2011).
A city expert in environment care, chosen by UNESCO as the ideal place to test its eco city Biosphere. Recycling programs are advanced, in addition to being one of the most beautiful and clean cities.
7) Kobe (Japan)
Area: 213.2 sq miles (552.3 km²) / Weather: 43°F (6°C), Wind N at 13 mph (21 km/h), 58% Humidity / Population: 1.544 million (2010).
The city has a drainage system independent of the waste water that prevents severe storms from affecting residual storm water treatment. She stands in a privileged place concerning life expectancy and culture.
6) Adelaide (Australia)
Area: 213.2 sq miles (552.3 km²) / Weather: 43°F (6°C), Wind N at 13 mph (21 km/h), 58% Humidity / Population: 1.544 million (2010).
The city has one of the best urban designs of the country. In Adelaide, you have access to one of the largest wine regions, beaches and national parks of Australia. The city center is surrounded by green areas and contains historic buildings, wide streets, cafes and restaurants. The region has moved away from dependence on landfill as part of its strategic plan for 2007 to minimize waste and encourage recycling.
5) Wellington (New Zealand)
Area: 112 sq miles (290 km²) / Weather: 56°F (13°C), Wind SW at 9 mph (14 km/h), 72% Humidity / Population: 200,100 (2011).
The capital of New Zealand is an outright jungle. 33% of people are travelling by bus, a rather interesting number that reduces automobile pollution since most public transport function ecologically. Temperatures are generally high, but the wind can generate enough air to reduce heat.
4) Honolulu (Hawaii)
Area: 68.42 sq miles (177.2 km²) / Weather: 72°F (22°C), Wind NE at 4 mph (6 km/h), 83% Humidity / Population: 374,658 (2009).
The Hawaiian city is the most popular and one of the busiest in the North Pacific. It is notable for its lush colorful vegetation. Although Hawaii has a condition known as "volcanic smog", Honolulu is considered one of the greenest and cleanest cities, with an air of impeccable quality.
3) Helsinki (Finland)
Area: 72.24 sq miles (187.1 km²) / Founded: 1550 / Weather: 37°F (3°C), Wind S at 12 mph (19 km/h), 93% Humidity / Population: 614,074.
Its main feature is the cleanliness. Finns are totally committed to protecting the environment and this is reflected in the city. To reduce the energy of the city to a minimum consumption, a complex system has been designed to generate heat by electricity. It should be noted that temperatures recorded during winter are very low, thus being directly related to energy consumption.
2) Ifrane (Morocco)
Population: 40,104 / Elevation: 5,460 ft (1,665 m).
Having no industries, the air quality is optimal. It is considered one of the cleanest cities in the world. Ifrane is a stay that you won't forget. It is reminiscent of certain Swiss villages! It is the perfect place to top up your reserves at altitude. When the weather is good, walk close to the Vittel spring and its waterfalls shaded by the poplar and maple trees. Its national park contains one of the largest cedar plantations in the world, where mischievous monkeys, which are used to seeing people, will welcome you. The lakes and rivers are crammed with pike and trout.
Ifrane has a remarkable European style, as if it were an Alpine village. Because of its elevation, the town experiences snow during the winter months and a cool climate during the summer. Ifrane is also the place where the lowest temperature was ever recorded in Africa, -24 °C in 1935. Animals to be found in the vicinity include the threatened Barbary Macaque. Among the local tree species are the native Atlas cedar, Scrub oak and the introduced London plane.
1) Calgary (Canada)
Area: 280.5 sq miles (726.5 km²) / Weather: 1°F (-17°C), Wind 0 mph (0 km/h), 79% Humidity / Local time: Sunday 4:21 AM / Population: 988,195 (2006).
Calgary, in Alberta, is the cleanest city in the world! This large "ecological city" is very important for the flow of pure water and the proper use of it. It has a central wastewater purifying up to 100 million litres of water per day. The 75% of the city is powered by renewable energy. It includes a program to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. A city absolutely determined on material recycling.
