During the first half of the European Green Capital year, Tallinn has brought about changes in the urban space, including the creation of a summer park in the Town Hall Square, 14 flower meadows, and 150 trees as part of the Song and Dance Celebration. Additionally, nearly 100 environmental-themed events have taken place, and nine… Continue reading European Green Capital year will bring changes to Tallinn with long-term impact
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The Tallinn city government adopted the rules for organizing an environmentally friendly event
The Tallinn city government adopted the rules for organizing an environmentally friendly event. The guide contains requirements and recommendations for organizing environmentally friendly events, which are useful for leaders in various fields when making sustainable choices – organizers of cultural and sports events as well as conferences and tourism events. According to the mayor of… Continue reading The Tallinn city government adopted the rules for organizing an environmentally friendly event
Tallinn convened the R-club, which exchanges experiences with the green turn
At yesterday’s board meeting of the Union of Estonian Cities and Towns (UECT), the mayor of Tallinn, Mihhail Kõlvart, made a proposal to start an R-club operating under the auspices of the UECT. The R-club network will be a springboard for local government leaders, whose activities focus on strategically selected environmental and climate topics in… Continue reading Tallinn convened the R-club, which exchanges experiences with the green turn
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
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