“Building the ship while sailing it” – some key takeaways from Urban Future in Stuttgart
On 22 June, we officially launched Tallinn’s Peer learning hub on Sustainability Governance during the Urban Future conference in Stuttgart, Germany.
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130 participants from 30 countries around the world discussed the implementation of participatory governance in cities and regions
On September 5th, Tallinn the European Green Capital 2023 organized a pre-event to the Open Government Partnership Summit, featuring a panel discussion followed by a reception hosted by the Mayor of Tallinn Mihhail Kõlvart.
5 things to keep in mind when reviewing your city's SDG progress
Key takeaways from the peer learning event exploring the "why, what, how and with whom" of VLRs
Exploring the why, what, how and with whom of Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs)
On 10 September, Tallinn’s Sustainability Governance Hub – in collaboration with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre – hosted a hybrid peer learning session to explore the “why, what, how and with whom” of Voluntary Local Reviews – a growing global movement where cities and regions report progress on the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals.
URBACT recognizes Tallinn and Braga for outstanding urban initiatives
This recognition underscores the strong commitment of cities like Braga and Tallinn to fostering vibrant and sustainable communities.
Major youth sports event that has launched Olympic and world champions
As the European Capital of Sport, Tallinn will host the world’s largest multi-sport event for 12–15-year-olds from 4–7 August. The competition brings together delegations from cities across the globe.
The history of the International Children’s Games
International Children’s Games (ICG) are an annual sports event for schoolchildren aged between 12 and 15 years.
Listen to the anthem of ICG Tallinn 2025
European Capital of Sport Tallinn is gearing up to host the 57th International Children’s Games from 4–7 August. The official anthem of the event will be “Same Old Stories,” performed by Estonian artist m els.
My First Major Competition: Kristina Šmigun-Vähi’s Story
Two-time Olympic champion Kristina Šmigun-Vähi shared memories of her first major competitions in the ICG Tallinn 2025 video story series.
My First Major Competition: Henry Sildaru's Story
Junior world champion in freestyle skiing Henry Sildaru shared memories of his first major competition as part of the ICG Tallinn 2025 video story series.