At the end of March, maintenance work will begin on the ponds located along Astangu Street to improve light conditions and water quality, ensuring better breeding conditions for amphibians. The Astangu area is the largest and most diverse habitat for amphibians in Tallinn, home to four of the five amphibian species found in the city.… Continue reading Tallinn improves breeding conditions for frogs at Astangu
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Tallinn once again ranked among Europe’s top ten future cities
In the ” European Cities and Regions of the Future 2024″ ranking published by the Financial Times’ fDi Magazine, Tallinn has been placed among the top ten in two categories for European medium-sized cities. In the subcategories, Tallinn was particularly highly regarded in terms of employment participation rate, education level, knowledge and skills, as well… Continue reading Tallinn once again ranked among Europe’s top ten future cities
Tallinn stands out among the world’s cities with high quality of life index
Tallinn ranked 17th out of 195 cities in the world in the Numbeo Quality of Life Index 2024. The category assesses a range of factors affecting the quality of life, including purchasing power, pollution, housing affordability, cost of living, safety and climate conditions. The full Quality of Life Index ranking is available HERE. According to the… Continue reading Tallinn stands out among the world’s cities with high quality of life index
Green Capital invites you to take part in the photo contest “Minu Linn Tallinn”
What place in Tallinn do you consider special and unique? What has enchanted you about Tallinn? Do you love its culture, the spacious urban environment, its compactness, or the endless possibilities for movement and spending time? European Green Capital Tallinn is organizing a photo contest “Minu Linn Tallinn” (“My City Tallinn”) until the end of… Continue reading Green Capital invites you to take part in the photo contest “Minu Linn Tallinn”
THE GREEN CAPITAL YEAR BRINGS ENHANCED DESIGN PARKLETS TO URBAN SPACe
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
European Green Capital 2023 – Tallinn hosts environmentally friendly Youth Song and Dance Festival
European Green Capital 2023 Tallinn and the organizers of the summer’s biggest outdoor event, the beloved Youth Song and Dance Festival “Holy is the Land” have worked hard for two years to decrease the environmental footprint of the festival. The city has organized more than 70 waste collection points on location, reduced waste altogether with… Continue reading European Green Capital 2023 – Tallinn hosts environmentally friendly Youth Song and Dance Festival
Tallinn launched the Sustainability Governance Peer Learning Hub at Urban Future conference
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
European Green Capital year will bring changes to Tallinn with long-term impact
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
OECD presents the Tallinn circular economy report
Today, at the 5th international OECD circular economy roundtable held in Tallinn and co-organised by the CoR’s ENVE Commission, a report of Tallinn’s circular economy was introduced. The report, completed after 20 months of fieldwork and interviews shows the current state and challenges of the transition to a circular economy in Tallinn and gives recommendations… Continue reading OECD presents the Tallinn circular economy report
Tallinn will organize a Green Capital Citizens’ Assembly
From October 7th to November 4th this fall the first Tallinn Citizens’ Assembly will take place. With the help of experts and stakeholders, the European Green Capital 2023 Tallinn invites their citizens to discuss over the question: “How can we link Tallinn’s green spaces into an inviting whole?” “Tallinn is the green capital of Europe… Continue reading Tallinn will organize a Green Capital Citizens’ Assembly
The Pollinator Highway’s installations are finalists of the prestigious New European Bauhaus award
The „Place Buzz“ installation competition of Tallinn, the European Green Capital 2023, made it to the finals at the prestigious New European Bauhaus competition. There was some heavy competition as 1,450 applications were submitted from all over Europe. The people’s choice is also chosen – vote for „Plaze Buzz“ installations HERE until May 24th. Held… Continue reading The Pollinator Highway’s installations are finalists of the prestigious New European Bauhaus award
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