Tallinn Tallinn on the way for becoming European Green Capital 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 will be announced on application deadline October 2015

12 indicators 1. Climate Change: mitigation and adaptation 2. Local transport 3. Green urban areas incorporating sustainable land use 4. Nature and biodiversity 5. Ambient air quality 6. Quality of the acoustic environment 7. Waste production and management 8. Water management 9. Waste water treatment 10. Eco innovation and sustainable employment 11. Energy performance 12. 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 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 natural values more widely to the citizens and tourists. 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

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 European Green Capital - Why? 16

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