A total of seven applications were submitted for the second phase of project evaluations in the Test in Tallinn programme that was started in the European Green Capital year. Four of them were accepted for testing. Tallinn invites both domestic and foreign companies to come and test their sustainable products and services suitable for a… Continue reading New Test in Tallinn projects were approved by the innovation committee
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The participatory budget idea collection for the year 2024 will start soon
The Tallinn City Government made a decision today to initiate the process for the 2024 participatory budget. From September 18th to October 8th, all residents of Tallinn can submit proposals for projects to be implemented in the urban space next year. Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart invites all Tallinn residents to submit their ideas because the participatory… Continue reading The participatory budget idea collection for the year 2024 will start soon
Tallinn will reduce mowing next year as well
This summer, the city of Tallinn significantly reduced the mowing of green areas in order to contribute to the development of biodiversity and to reduce the heat island effect in urban space. However, in September-October, all green areas will be mowed, so that during autumn, cleaning up fallen tree leaves will be easier. “The city… Continue reading Tallinn will reduce mowing next year as well
130 participants from 30 countries around the world discussed the implementation of participatory governance in cities and regions
On September 5th, Tallinn the European Green Capital 2023 organized a pre-event to the Open Government Partnership Summit, featuring a panel discussion followed by a reception hosted by the Mayor of Tallinn Mihhail Kõlvart. The goal was to gather local leaders to discuss the importance of local action to “turbocharge” the implementation of the UN… Continue reading 130 participants from 30 countries around the world discussed the implementation of participatory governance in cities and regions
The future directions of urban green energy are discussed in Tallinn
The challenges and solutions of Tallinn and other European cities’ energy sectors will be discussed today at the seminar “Empowering Cities: Accelerating the Green Energy Transition” organized by the European Green Capital and the Covenant of Mayors Europe. The keynote speaker of the event is Kadri Simson, the European Commissioner for Energy. According to her,… Continue reading The future directions of urban green energy are discussed in Tallinn
A new public leisure area will be constructed in Pirita
Last week, as part of the “Green Tracks” project, the construction of Jõesuu 5 Park was initiated, which will elevate the main pedestrian and cyclist access to the city’s most popular beach to a new level. During the project, the Jõesuu 5 plot will receive a modern makeover that enriches the urban space and provides… Continue reading A new public leisure area will be constructed in Pirita
INTERNATIONAL BALTIC SEA CAMPAIGN BEGINS
Next week marks the start of the international campaign “Save Our Sea,” aimed at drawing attention to the increasingly critical state of the Baltic Sea and urging residents of Baltic Sea-adjacent cities to come together to protect and preserve it. The campaign was born out of collaboration between the European Green Capital Tallinn, the environmental… Continue reading INTERNATIONAL BALTIC SEA CAMPAIGN BEGINS
Beach greenery to be transformed into valuable design resource
During the European Green Capital year, algae construction workshops will be held in Tallinn on 26 and 27 August at the Kopli 93 reparation house, introducing the diverse potential uses of various common Estonian algae. The event teaches participants where to find local algae, how to harvest it and how to transform it into bioplastics… Continue reading Beach greenery to be transformed into valuable design resource
THE GREEN CAPITAL YEAR BRINGS ENHANCED DESIGN PARKLETS TO URBAN SPACe
August and September will see a total of eight parklets installed in various locations to liven up urban space. Depending on the location, the parklets will offer a place to sit, a shelter, and bicycle parking. The new parklets will be introduced to the urban space from this week. According to Tallinn Deputy Mayor Vladimir… Continue reading THE GREEN CAPITAL YEAR BRINGS ENHANCED DESIGN PARKLETS TO URBAN SPACe
Tallinn aims to find out how the green areas in the city center are being used
Starting this week, residents of Tallinn can inform the city about the central green areas that are actively used and in what ways and how often they are used. The survey will help the city decide which areas in the city should be mowed more or less next year. Deputy Mayor Vladimir Svet stated that… Continue reading Tallinn aims to find out how the green areas in the city center are being used
Tallinn City and Utilitas have completed the establishment of AS Utilitas Tallinna Soojus
Tallinn City and OÜ Utilitas have received approval from the Competition Authority to establish a joint venture in the district heating sector called AS Utilitas Tallinna Soojus. They have also signed share transfer agreements. The company will be 33.34% owned by Tallinn City and 66.66% by Utilitas. The establishment of AS Utilitas Tallinna Soojus was… Continue reading Tallinn City and Utilitas have completed the establishment of AS Utilitas Tallinna Soojus
Trash bins for cigarette butts installed in coastal areas of Tallinn
Tallinn Strategic Management Office, in cooperation with Filaret Ltd., has installed 80 special trash bins in the city’s coastal areas to prevent cigarette butts from ending up in the sea and to collect valuable material for recycling. Every year, tens of tons of cigarette filters end up in nature, and these non-biodegradable filters contain toxic… Continue reading Trash bins for cigarette butts installed in coastal areas of Tallinn