Tallinn, the European Green Capital of 2023, invites students to take part in environmentally themed contests
Tallinn, the European Green Capital of 2023, announces today, at the beginning of the environment-themed school year, two environmental-themed contests: the “Biodiverse City” speech contest for young people and the Tallinn Green Capital mascot drawing contest for children, which is patroned by Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart.
In the drawing contest opened for up to 15-year-olds, the city is looking for a green capital mascot. “We are looking for a nice mascot who would symbolize urban nature, environmental protection, smartness, sustainable thinking, etc. The best mascot idea will be actually brought to life and it will be carrying an environmental message in the city,” said Kõlvart. In addition to the prizes, an exhibition of the best works will be put up. The deadline for the drawing competition is October 31, 2022.
Young people aged between 15-19 are encouraged to participate in the speech contest “Biodiverse city”. The speech can be written in Estonian or English and sent to the contest in writing or as a video, even in rap style. “We invite young people to think about the following questions: What does a green and sustainable city mean? What worries you about the environment? How should the city change and how should city residents change their habits so that the city becomes more environmentally friendly, greener, and the urban space becomes a place where it is pleasant for both 8 and 80 year olds? What do you expect from Tallinn in the year of the European Green Capital?” said Kõlvart.
The winning speech will be delivered at the launch event of the European Green Capital year in Tallinn on the 21st of January 2023 and at the announcement of the next European Green Capital in the next autumn. The events will be broadcasted over the web reaching Estonians and people all over the world. The deadline for the speech contest is December 1, 2022.
“I am looking forward to seeing what ideas our young people will put forward. In addition, the best will also meet the leaders of Tallinn – we will be happy to listen to the bright ideas of young people to improve life in the city!” Kõlvart added.
In the upcoming year, the year of Tallinn as the European Green Capital of 2023, there is also plans for a competition and a video contest for planning an environmentally and child-friendly city in Minecraft.
The ongoing theme of the 2022/2023 academic year in schools and kindergartens in Tallinn is nature and environmental protection, and exciting events, environmental programs and competitions will take place throughout the year. “The environmental theme year is a very important part of the Tallinn – European Green Capital 2023 program, because the younger we acquire knowledge about environmental protection, the more correct choices we make in our future lives. Also, children can influence their parents and grandparents to operate more sustainably,” said Krista Kampus, head of Tallinn – European Green Capital 2023.
For more information regarding the contests, including the participation requirements, visit: https://www.tallinn.ee/et/rohelinepealinn/konkursid