August and September will see a total of eight parklets installed in various locations to liven up urban space. Depending on the location, the parklets will offer a place to sit, a shelter, and bicycle parking. The new parklets will be introduced to the urban space from this week. According to Tallinn Deputy Mayor Vladimir… Continue reading THE GREEN CAPITAL YEAR BRINGS ENHANCED DESIGN PARKLETS TO URBAN SPACe
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Tallinn invites you to participate in the garden design competition “City and nature hand in hand”
In the year of the European Green Capital, Tallinn wants to pay special attention to nature and especially in the urban space. In relation to environmental protection, the aspect of beauty is no longer the only important aspect in garden design, but also the increase of biodiversity and sustainability. Inspired by this, the garden design… Continue reading Tallinn invites you to participate in the garden design competition “City and nature hand in hand”
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 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
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