The Jinan delegation cheers at the 2019 International Award for Livable Communities after winning the highest award in Rome on Dec 13. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Jinan's green and livable environment gained global recognition as the city won the top title at the 2019 International Award for Livable Communities (Livcom Awards) on Dec 13.

The event held in Rome, Italy, welcomed more than 100 world-renowned cities to compete including Vienna, Lisbon and Buenos Aires.

Launched in 1997, the LivCom Awards, is a global event focusing on the fields of city environmental management, resource utilization and sustainable development.

It is recognized as one of the highest honors in the urban construction across the world, and is widely praised as the "Green Oscar".