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
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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
Next year’s budget brings more environmentally friendly urban spaces
In the vote on Tallinn’s 2023 inclusive budget, projects that promote healthy and mobile lifestyles in an urban space close to nature and bring additional amenities to recreational areas were successful. Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart thanked and acknowledged residents who took part in the participatory budget process – both those who submitted ideas and those who… Continue reading Next year’s budget brings more environmentally friendly urban spaces
European Green Capital Tallinn will invest 50 million euros in green areas next year
In the next year’s draft city budget, a total of 50.2 million euros is planned for operating expenses and investments in the field of environmental protection and good order. In addition to the activities related to holding the title of European Green Capital, for example, the maintenance of parks and green areas, which is an… Continue reading European Green Capital Tallinn will invest 50 million euros in green areas next year
Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart met with Patrick Child, the EU Commission’s Deputy Director-General for Environment
Tallinn Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart met today in Brussels with Patrick Child, the EU Commission’s Deputy Director-General for Environment, to focus on the implementation of the European Green Deal for cities and related European initiatives. According to Patrick Child, Deputy Director-General for Environment, the objectives of the European Green Capital are much broader than the mission of… Continue reading Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart met with Patrick Child, the EU Commission’s Deputy Director-General for Environment