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Tallinn on the way for becoming European Green Capital 2018 24.04.2020
Relo Ligi, Environmental Department of Tallinn
European Green Capital
Idea from Tallinn City initiative of the former City Mayor, Mr. Jüri Ratas Objectives: • • Improve city environment inspire and promote best practices 4 cities have held the title so far: Stockholm (2010), Hamburg (2011), Vitoria-Gasteiz (2012), Nantes (2013), next year (2014) Copenhagen Winner for year 2018. will be announced on 2016. application deadline October 2015
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12 indicators
Climate Change: mitigation and adaptation Local transport Green urban areas incorporating sustainable land use Nature and biodiversity Ambient air quality Quality of the acoustic environment Waste production and management Water management Waste water treatment Eco innovation and sustainable employment Energy performance Integrated environmental management
Objectives and approach
Approach • Formulated long term objectives in Tallinn Environmental Strategy until year 2030 (2011) 1 of the objectives EGC • 2012 started Tallinn Environment Action Plan 2013-2018 with action plan for European Green Capital • Finding baseline for Tallinn as the future applicant for European Green Capital title Analyse the 5 EGC applications Analyses showed where Tallinn's advantages are in 12 indicators • Comparison in numbers if possible
Action plan - local transport
Favour pedestrian, cyclists and public transport Cycle roads to make cycling alternative to car transportation Public transportation lanes, priority system (traffic lights) Speed limit reduction where needed Tallinn sustainable urban mobility action plan
Nature and biodiversity
Tallinn biodiversity studies Tallinn biodiversity action plan and monitoring scheme Introduction of more widely to the citizens and tourists. natural values Tallinn urban space has three large protected under national protection – Pirita River Valley Landscape Area (700 ha), Aegna Protection Area (300 ha) and Nõmme Mustamäe (200 ha).
Eco innovation and sustainable employment
= new, improved product or service or process that is beneficial for environment Co-operation, -programmes and networks with firms, science and governmental institutions, neighbour municipalities Development of IT services European Green Capitals have not been able and will not in future fulfil their ambitions alone and without co-operation
Green urban areas incorporating sustainable land use
Environmental friendly = human-friendly urban space New sustainable residential (pilot) areas.
Tallinn has about 100m2 public green areas per person that is more than any EGC, however important criteria access not more than 300 m is not fulfilled.
Creating small green areas (pocket parks) and improving access to green space.
Ambient air quality
Favour public transport, cycling, walking Car traffic needs to be reduced Favour environmentally friendly vehicles
Climate Change: mitigation and adaptation
• • • • Tallinn joint Covenant of Mayors in 2009 SEAP covers most of the actions must be taken Greener Transportation (cycle roads improving public transport to increase the promotion of electric vehicles) Energy-efficient Buildings (0 - and + energy buildings, stricter standards)
Quality of the acoustic environment
Implementation if site specific noise reduction measures, walls, new sound proof windows Protection of quiet areas and social institutions New noise reduction action plan has published and is waiting for comments. City government approval in May
Waste production and management
Household waste per person is lower than any EGC. New waste collection stations Recycling of bio waste and burning in combi stations
Water management
Individual water meters Reduction of water leaks Water usage lower than any EGC, 94 l/d per person
Waste water treatment
Side-products (biogas, sludge, waste heat) to reuse Separation of stormwater and wastewater systems Campaigns to reduce consumption of toxic chemicals
Integrated environmental management
The environmental management system in city departments Green office principles Green procurements
Energy performance
Reducing energy consumption in City Government buildings Renewable Energy Consumption and Production Energy efficient and environmentally friendly development areas
European Green Capital - Why?
Tallinn city contributes to the environment and quality of life, and of decisions are more and more environmental friendly Introduces Tallinn as well environmentally contributing city Citizens become more aware of the environment and their behaviour will be greener Generates interest to visit Tallinn as a pleasant green and beautiful city, where to go on a business trip or holiday
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