The mayor of Tallinn, Mihhail Kõlvart, presented the results of the latest satisfaction survey of Tallinn residents at today’s city government press conference, which concerned the residents’ attitude towards the green capital. Mayor Kõlvart positively highlighted the fact that Tallinn’s people’s awareness of environmental problems has increased: according to 83% of respondents, environmental problems will… Continue reading The environmental awareness of the people of Tallinn has increased
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Public transport popularity is on the rise again
The number of journeys by public transport in Tallinn has started to increase again. The number of journeys has increased by more than 30% when comparing the first months of 2023 with the first months of 2022. Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart said that free public transport is a necessary support measure for people coping with several simultaneous… Continue reading Public transport popularity is on the rise again
Tallinn promotes separate collection of bio-waste
From 1 June, all properties, irrespective of their purpose or the number of apartments, will have to start collecting their bio-waste separately. From tomorrow, 15 March, in addition to single-family houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses and houses with up to two apartments and houses with 3 to 9 apartments can also apply for free bio-waste… Continue reading Tallinn promotes separate collection of bio-waste
Find green labeled food on the menus of the Tallinn Restaurant Week!
As part of the Tallinn Restaurant Week starting today, 17 Tallinn restaurants offer food with the green label. Developed by the European Green Capital 2023 Tallinn initiative, the green label marks environmentally friendly restaurant food, and its purpose is to draw more and more attention to the importance of environmentally friendly decisions in food culture.… Continue reading Find green labeled food on the menus of the Tallinn Restaurant Week!
Tallinn prohibits the use of disposable cutlery from public events
Tallinn City Council adopted new waste management regulations at its Thursday session, one of the aims of which is to switch to reusable cutlery at public events in Tallinn. As the European Green Capital, the city also wants to implement changes to make Tallinn and its activities more environmentally sustainable. From 1 June 2023, most… Continue reading Tallinn prohibits the use of disposable cutlery from public events
Tallinn joins the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change
Tallinn, the European Green Capital 2023, has joined the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, which has a key objective to support at least 150 European regions and communities in building resilience to climate change by 2030 “Tallinn’s goal is to be climate resilient by 2030. By participating in the mission, we want to… Continue reading Tallinn joins the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change
Tallinn and Tartu develop a combined mobility platform
Tallinn and Tartu signed a contract for the development of ticket application combining different mobility services. The aim of the project is to bring together the systems of public transport, such as buses and other transport devices and service providers into a single trip planner. The new application also allows users to pay for a… Continue reading Tallinn and Tartu develop a combined mobility platform
European Green Capital Tallinn is taking the lead in sustainability governance
Today the leaders of three European Green Capital award winners Tallinn, Grenoble and Lahti and Ms. Veronica Manfredi, DG Environment Director for Zero Pollution and Green Cities gathered in Brussels to discuss sustainable urban governance and how to achieve the climate and environmental objectives. This year, Tallinn leads the network of European Green Capitals and… Continue reading European Green Capital Tallinn is taking the lead in sustainability governance
Tallinn invites companies to test their sustainable innovation solutions in the capital city
Today, Mayor of Tallinn Mihhail Kõlvart launched the Test in Tallinn initiative to welcome companies around the world to test their smart solutions on the streets of Tallinn in three focus areas: mobility, energy efficiency and renewable energy. European Green Capital 2023 Tallinn and Estonia already have a positive image both in terms of the… Continue reading Tallinn invites companies to test their sustainable innovation solutions in the capital city
Tallinn Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart’s opening speech at the opening conference of the Tallinn European Green Capital Year
On Friday, the opening conference of the Tallinn European Green Capital Year on sustainable cities “Fantastic Creatures: Making European Cities Safe, Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable” took place. The opening remarks of the conference were given by the European Commissioner of Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, and the Mayor of Tallinn, Mihhail Kõlvart. Tallinn… Continue reading Tallinn Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart’s opening speech at the opening conference of the Tallinn European Green Capital Year
Mayor of Tallinn Mihhail Kõlvart: sustainability governance will be the guiding principle of the city of Tallinn
On Friday, the opening conference of the Tallinn European Green Capital Year on sustainable cities “Fantastic Creatures: Making European Cities Safe, Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable” took place. The opening remarks of the conference were given by the European Commissioner of Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, and the Mayor of Tallinn, Mihhail Kõlvart. „European Green… Continue reading Mayor of Tallinn Mihhail Kõlvart: sustainability governance will be the guiding principle of the city of Tallinn
The European Green Capital opening will bring to Tallinn representatives of cities from more than 20 countries
The opening events of the European Green Capital, which will take place from today to Saturday, will bring to Tallinn representatives of 57 cities and municipalities from more than 20 countries, including 8 mayors and the EU Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius. On Thursday, January 19, members of the European Green… Continue reading The European Green Capital opening will bring to Tallinn representatives of cities from more than 20 countries