At Urban Future conference Tallinn – European Green Capital 2023 was focusing on implementation methods of climate measures and sustainable development goals and the announcement of the Sustainability Governance Peer Learning Hub. The European Green Capital 2023 organized a session on “Consensus-building and leadership around shared goals – how to create a new culture of… Continue reading Tallinn launched the Sustainability Governance Peer Learning Hub at Urban Future conference
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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
The environmental awareness of the people of Tallinn has increased
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
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 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
Green energy produced from Christmas trees brought to collection points in Tallinn
Tallinn’s district governments have set up a total of 79 collection points across the city where old Christmas trees can be given away for free. Collected Christmas trees are not dumped in landfills, but are reused for district heating in the city’s houses or to generate electricity. According to Deputy Mayor Joosep Vimm, Christmas trees… Continue reading Green energy produced from Christmas trees brought to collection points in Tallinn
Planning for Tallinn is based on the 15-minute city concept
The plans adopted in Tallinn over the past year are based on the principles of sustainable urban planning, in terms of both housing, jobs and services. Heritage conservation and the preservation of existing built heritage also play an important role in creating a sustainable urban space. According to Deputy Mayor Madle Lippus, this year has… Continue reading Planning for Tallinn is based on the 15-minute city concept
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