Ghent Environment Score: Air Quality, Green Spaces, Parks & Noise Levels

Global Environment Score

Ghent places a strong emphasis on sustainability, implementing extensive pedestrian zones and prioritising cyclists over vehicular traffic. The city has done an excellent job of integrating green spaces like the Citadelpark into its urban core, providing residents with quiet places to relax. Air quality is consistently monitored, and the transition toward electric public transport is visible throughout the city. While it remains an urban environment, the abundance of water and trees significantly mitigates the heat-island effect. Efforts to reduce waste and promote local circular economies further enhance the city’s environmental footprint.