溫哥華綠冠全球

《富比士》（Forbes）近日公布全球最永續城市排行榜，加拿大溫哥華在評比中脫穎而出，擊敗多個歐洲知名綠色城市與其他加拿大城市，奪下全球第一，成為當前永續城市發展的指標案例。

Forbes has recently released its ranking of the world’s most sustainable cities, with Vancouver emerging as the top performer. The Canadian city outpaced several well-known European green cities, as well as other cities in Canada, to claim first place, positioning itself as a leading example of sustainable urban development.

Forbes 指出，隨著全球城市面臨減碳、改善空氣品質與促進健康生活型態的多重壓力，永續表現已成為旅遊、投資與城市競爭力的重要評估因素。此次排名資料來自氣候解決方案公司 Reinders Corporation，並以「綠色城市指數」（Green City Index）作為核心評分依據。

According to Forbes,

as cities worldwide face increasing pressure to cut emissions,

improve air quality,

該指數綜合六大面向進行評估，包括人均綠地面積、再生能源使用比例、空氣污染程度、大眾運輸效率與自行車友善程度等，全面反映城市在環境治理與都市機能上的整體表現。

and promote healthier lifestyles,

sustainability has become a critical factor for travelers,

investors,

and overall urban competitiveness. The ranking is based on data compiled by Reinders Corporation,

a climate solutions company,

溫哥華最終獲得 101.71 分的綠色城市指數，高於排名第二的挪威奧斯陸（100.57 分）。

using its proprietary Green City Index.

Forbes 特別指出，溫哥華能奪冠的關鍵，在於其高度平衡的環境責任與城市宜居性。

The index evaluates cities across six key indicators, including green space availability per capita, renewable energy usage, air pollution levels, public transportation efficiency, and bikeability. Together, these metrics offer a comprehensive view of how effectively cities integrate environmental governance with urban functionality.

數據顯示，溫哥華人均綠地面積達 119 平方公尺，且高達 98% 的能源供應來自再生能源。

Vancouver achieved a Green City Index score of 101.71, narrowly surpassing Oslo, Norway, which scored 100.57. Forbes highlighted that Vancouver’s top ranking reflects its strong balance between environmental responsibility and urban livability. The city offers 119 square meters of green space per person, while approximately 98% of its energy supply comes from renewable sources.

從政策面來看，溫哥華長期推動綠色城市行動計畫（Greenest City Action Plan），在能源轉型、公共運輸與都市規劃上持續投入，亦與加拿大聯邦層級的氣候政策形成互補。這使得城市在減碳、生活品質與經濟活力之間建立相對穩定的平衡。

From a policy perspective, Vancouver has benefited from long-standing sustainability initiatives such as the Greenest City Action Plan, which emphasizes clean energy transition, public transportation investment, and environmentally conscious urban planning. These local efforts align closely with Canada’s broader federal climate policies, reinforcing the city’s progress in reducing emissions while maintaining a high quality of life and economic vitality.

此次榜單中，其餘名列前茅的城市多來自歐洲，包括德國慕尼黑、瑞典斯德哥爾摩與瑞士蘇黎世。Forbes 指出，這顯示歐洲城市在永續治理上的制度化優勢仍然明顯，但溫哥華的表現，則為北美城市提供了一個可複製的永續發展範本。

Other top-ranking cities on the list were predominantly European, including Munich, Stockholm, and Zurich. Forbes noted that this reflects Europe’s institutional strengths in sustainable urban governance. However, Vancouver’s performance demonstrates that North American cities can also deliver ambitious and integrated sustainability outcomes, offering a model that other cities in the region may seek to replicate.