Tallinn, the European Green Capital of 2023, held a 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 Mayor Kõlvart.

In addition to the prizes, an exhibition of the best works will be put up. The deadline for the drawing competition was October 31, 2022 and the winner will be announced by the end of the year.

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.