During the European Green Capital year, Tallinn has created an interactive online platform called “Rohekompass” (Green Compass) at www.rohekompass.ee, where people can assess their environmental behavior and make commitments to adopt more eco-friendly habits. With Rohekompass, anyone can map their green behavior in four different categories: energy, transport, home garden, and consumption. “The goal of… Continue reading European Green Capital’s Green Compass has arrived
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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
Tallinn – European Green Capital 2023 kicks off with a series of events to share its expertise on sustainability and innovation
The title of European Green Capital will be handed over to Tallinn at the opening ceremony on January 21st by Virginijus Sinkevičius, the EU Commissioner for the Environment, and Éric Piolle, the mayor of Grenoble, European Green Capital 2022. On January 20th will take place the Tallinn European Green Capital Year’s Opening Conference on Sustainable… Continue reading Tallinn – European Green Capital 2023 kicks off with a series of events to share its expertise on sustainability and innovation
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
Tallinn invites people to give up New Years fireworks and donate to animal shelters
Tallinn Zoo, together with the Estonian Society for the Protection of Animals, the Animal Shelters NGO and the association Loomus, are calling for an end to the use of fireworks during the holidays as it causes great distress to animals every year. “This year, Tallinn has decided to drop New Year’s Eve fireworks and instead… Continue reading Tallinn invites people to give up New Years fireworks and donate to animal shelters
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
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD CITY HARBOUR TRAMWAY WILL BEGIN NEXT YEAR
In the draft city budget for 2023, the largest share of the total amount of investments is the reconstruction of roads and streets and major repairs, for which 78.1 million euros are planned. The emphasis is on the reconstruction of important traffic junctions and capital and rehabilitation repairs of streets, bridges and viaducts. “It is… Continue reading THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD CITY HARBOUR TRAMWAY WILL BEGIN NEXT YEAR
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
THE CITY OF TALLINN PAYS SPECIAL ATTENTION TO INCREASE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF BUILDINGS
In the draft of Tallinn’s next year’s city budget, a total of 41 million euros is planned for operating expenses and investments in the field of city property. The focus is on the development of municipal and social housing, supporting apartment associations and improving the energy efficiency of city-owned buildings. Deputy Mayor Tanel Kiik said… Continue reading THE CITY OF TALLINN PAYS SPECIAL ATTENTION TO INCREASE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF BUILDINGS