Estonia Archives

A person is holding a worn-looking box with different tickets in it.

Feature / Even when transit is free, mobility carries hidden costs in time, safety, pollution and exposure to weather.

16 March 2026 / About Behaviour and choice, Cities, Participation, Public policy and Transport

A view from above to a wooden and stone seating area surrounded by trees and bushes. Some people are sitting on chairs and browsing on their phones or chatting. Around them are many standing people who are walking, talking, taking photos, and using their phones

Feature / Sidewalks, crossings and street design reveal who moves with ease and who is pushed to the margins of the city.

16 March 2026 / About Behaviour and choice, Cities, Participation, Public policy and Transport

Many different colourful fresh vegetables in the wooden box

Mapping school food provision models in European cities: Operational, infrastructural, and financial insights

Journal article / This study contributes to a deeper understanding of school food provision models in Europe.

26 February 2026 / About Food and agriculture and Public policy

Hot summer day in the city. Little boy is having fun playing in the park fountain. He is running barefeet getting wet and splashing.

How do urban heat islands affect our cities and communities?

Feature / This story explains and visualizes how urban heat islands form, why they matter and how they impact the most vulnerable people in our cities.

11 February 2026 / About Adaptation and Cities

An aerial view of a Soviet-era high-rise apartment building in the Õismäe district of Tallinn, Estonia. The upper section of the building is highlighted, showcasing a series of bold red balconies against the backdrop of prefabricated concrete panels. The striking red accents contrast with the otherwise gray façade, adding a touch of vibrancy to the utilitarian design. Above, a clear blue sky stretches out, with only a few wisps of white clouds, enhancing the brightness and openness of the scene. This image captures the distinctive features of Soviet architecture, with its focus on function, but also subtle moments of color and life.

Decarbonisation of Estonia’s residential building stock

Journal article / This study analyses the climate implications of deep renovation and energy supply decarbonization in Estonia.

31 December 2025 / About Climate policy and Household energy

Wind turbines and Bridlington beach by the North SeaWind turbines near Bridlington beach by the North Sea

TRANS4BIO – Integrated Energy Transition Across Scales for Climate-Resilient, Nature-Positive Biodiversity Pathways

Project / TRANS4BIO analyses governance gaps linked to the energy transition and develops policy insights for integrated climate and biodiversity action.

2026 - 2029 / About Cities, Climate policy, Public policy and Renewables

View of woman cross-country skiing in forest in Norway.

SLOPE: Ski Leans On the Promotion of the Environment

Project / The SLOPE project supports ski organizations in assessing the impact of skiing on biodiversity and by integrating biodiversity management into winter sports.

2025 - 2028 / About Ecosystems, Forests and Land use

Small solar energy farm on beautiful natural meadow in nature.

Electrification potential analysis for Baltics – past and future developments

Project / This study aims to analyze the electrification potential for the three Baltic countries: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

2025 - 2026 / About Planning and modelling and Renewables

Half-body details of a man sitting in his wheelchair climbing up a curb that is not wheelchair accessible.

Visual storytelling to rethink spatial justice through equity on the move

Project / Using a visual storytelling approach, this project documents everyday mobility practices and infrastructure use, revealing local issues.

2025 - 2026 / About Cities, Land use and Wellbeing