The city's green initiatives have been funded through a mix of city budget, EU contributions, national funds, and public-private partnerships — demonstrating a successful collaborative financing approach for development that delivers both on social needs and environmental . The city's green initiatives have been funded through a mix of city budget, EU contributions, national funds, and public-private partnerships — demonstrating a successful collaborative financing approach for development that delivers both on social needs and environmental . Like many cities across Europe, Ljubljana became polluted, choked with traffic, subject to intense urban heat islands, and less liveable as a result of rapid urbanisation in recent decades. In 2007, the city published 'Ljubljana 2025', a comprehensive, interdisciplinary urban plan which centralised. Sustainable Ljubljana, green and socially responsible tourism is what Ljubljana. Resposible consumerism helps prevent negative impacts. For years, Ljubljana has proven that sustainable development is not just a buzzword, but the foundation of its operations - and an important part of its international reputation. With its green image, thoughtful urban design, and care for the environment, the city creates excellent conditions for. Over the past 10 to 15 years, the city has undergone a remarkable transformation in sustainability, a change that greatly impressed the jury.