Shaping Europe’s Green Future: Baltic Sea Region Leaders to Meet in Vilnius 

On 26 November 2025, Vilnius will host the Green Governance Day, a high-level gathering of municipal leaders, policy-makers, and experts from across the Baltic Sea Region and Europe to advance the dialogue on sustainable public governance. 

 The event will serve as a platform to promote green governance as a key political priority, highlighting how public procurement, policy innovation, and municipal leadership can accelerate the green transition. 

"Vilnius is proud to be a platform for green dialogue,  a place where leaders, experts, and decision-makers meet to exchange ideas and create solutions for a more sustainable future. As a city, we believe that true progress happens when innovation meets collaboration. Hosting the Green Governance Day gives us an opportunity not only to share Lithuania’s own experience in driving the green transition, but also to learn from our partners across the Baltic Sea Region and Europe. Together, we can turn ambitious policies into tangible results that benefit our communities and the environment we all share." — Valdas Benkunskas, Mayor of Vilnius. 

The Green Governance Day will feature keynote presentations from European leaders, policy discussions, and case studies showcasing practical examples of Green Public Procurement at national and municipal levels. The conference sessions will explore innovative procurement models, hazardous substance management, and award-winning examples of sustainable construction. The day will close with the NonHazCity Building Policy Award Ceremony and a networking reception bringing together high-level participants and thus celebrate the winning policies. 

"In times when sustainable governance is no longer optional, regional cooperation is our strongest tool. The Green Governance Day in Vilnius will prove that together, we can turn policy into action," said Heidrun Fammler, Managing Director of the Baltic Environmental Forum Germany. 

 Registration is now open, with participation targeted at senior municipal officials, heads of public procurement units, and representatives from relevant institutions and networks across the Baltic Sea Region and Europe. 

 The Green Governance Day is jointly organized by three EU-Interreg funded initiatives: ChemClimCircle-2, NonHazCity-3, and Change (K)Now!, whose partners aim to strengthen cooperation, exchange knowledge, and increase the visibility of innovative solutions for a greener future. 

You can find the EVENT PROGRAMME here.

Registration is now open! 

Here you will find the registration form.  

Important information:

• The deadline for registration is  October 1, 2025.  As the event has limited capacity, registrations will be confirmed in October. 
• We kindly encourage you to arrange your accommodation early, as hotels in Vilnius are expected to be busy at that time. 
• If you would like to stay at the same hotel where the event will take place, please use the following reservation information: Contact: reservations@hgivilnius.com Reservation code: INTERREG.