Today, at the 5th international OECD circular economy roundtable held in Tallinn and co-organised by the CoR’s ENVE Commission, a report of Tallinn’s circular economy was introduced. The report, completed after 20 months of fieldwork and interviews shows the current state and challenges of the transition to a circular economy in Tallinn and gives recommendations… Continue reading OECD presents the Tallinn circular economy report
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New summer park turns the heart of the Tallinn’s medieval old town green
A temporary park created as part of the “Green Tracks” project of Tallinn – European Green Capital 2023 has been opened on the medieval town hall square, at the same spot where the world famous Christmas Market stands every year. The park offers a versatile leisure space and remains open from June to the beginning… Continue reading New summer park turns the heart of the Tallinn’s medieval old town green
Tallinn will organize a Green Capital Citizens’ Assembly
From October 7th to November 4th this fall the first Tallinn Citizens’ Assembly will take place. With the help of experts and stakeholders, the European Green Capital 2023 Tallinn invites their citizens to discuss over the question: “How can we link Tallinn’s green spaces into an inviting whole?” “Tallinn is the green capital of Europe… Continue reading Tallinn will organize a Green Capital Citizens’ Assembly
The Pollinator Highway’s installations are finalists of the prestigious New European Bauhaus award
The „Place Buzz“ installation competition of Tallinn, the European Green Capital 2023, made it to the finals at the prestigious New European Bauhaus competition. There was some heavy competition as 1,450 applications were submitted from all over Europe. The people’s choice is also chosen – vote for „Plaze Buzz“ installations HERE until May 24th. Held… Continue reading The Pollinator Highway’s installations are finalists of the prestigious New European Bauhaus award
Tallinn invites you to participate in the garden design competition “City and nature hand in hand”
In the year of the European Green Capital, Tallinn wants to pay special attention to nature and especially in the urban space. In relation to environmental protection, the aspect of beauty is no longer the only important aspect in garden design, but also the increase of biodiversity and sustainability. Inspired by this, the garden design… Continue reading Tallinn invites you to participate in the garden design competition “City and nature hand in hand”
In November, leaders of green technology from around the world will gather in Tallinn
In addition to being the European green capital, Tallinn will also be the capital of green technology of the world in November 13-17. The most innovative ideas from Europe, Asia and the United States will be hosted within the framework of the international technology event NEXPO Tallinn. “The European Green Capital Year gave us the… Continue reading In November, leaders of green technology from around the world will gather in Tallinn
The Tallinn city government adopted the rules for organizing an environmentally friendly event
The Tallinn city government adopted the rules for organizing an environmentally friendly event. The guide contains requirements and recommendations for organizing environmentally friendly events, which are useful for leaders in various fields when making sustainable choices – organizers of cultural and sports events as well as conferences and tourism events. According to the mayor of… Continue reading The Tallinn city government adopted the rules for organizing an environmentally friendly event
Get the first glimpse of Tallinn’s Town Hall square pop up park
Tallinn – European Green Capital 2023 will create a pop-up park on the Town Hall square for the summer months, which will offer City residents and guests a versatile leisure space. Architect Ann Kristiin Entson and landscape designer Hannes Aava of Tallinn Strategy Center have completed the sketch of the park. “In the European Green… Continue reading Get the first glimpse of Tallinn’s Town Hall square pop up park
On International Water Day, the state of the capital’s water bodies and the challenges caused by climate change were discussed
Yesterday was the UN International Water Day, based on which the online seminar “Tallinn, the green capital of Europe – from a water perspective” was held. The seminar exchanged best practices and experiences and discussed how to deal with the challenges of climate change in urban space. At the International Water Day seminar, Tallinn was… Continue reading On International Water Day, the state of the capital’s water bodies and the challenges caused by climate change were discussed
Tallinn is looking for partners to join the Sustainable Governance Network
Yesterday Tallinn hosted an online webinar to over 20 European cities and different organisations to introduce our plans for the upcoming Sustainability Governance Network that the city is building as part of Tallinn – European Green Capital year 2023. Tallinn wishes to build an international network of practitioners, experts and organisations working on sustainability governance as… Continue reading Tallinn is looking for partners to join the Sustainable Governance Network
Tallinn convened the R-club, which exchanges experiences with the green turn
At yesterday’s board meeting of the Union of Estonian Cities and Towns (UECT), the mayor of Tallinn, Mihhail Kõlvart, made a proposal to start an R-club operating under the auspices of the UECT. The R-club network will be a springboard for local government leaders, whose activities focus on strategically selected environmental and climate topics in… Continue reading Tallinn convened the R-club, which exchanges experiences with the green turn
The “Green Tracks” installation competition brings environmentally friendly urban space art to Linnahall
Tallinn announces an installation competition as part of the “Green Tracks” project, the aim of which is to enliven the seaside with urban space art in the year of the green capital. Concept designs of site-specific, environmentally friendly art or architectural objects are expected for the installation competition. The main idea of the seaside spatial… Continue reading The “Green Tracks” installation competition brings environmentally friendly urban space art to Linnahall