environment

22.04.2025
For the first time, Estonia has been rated a fully democratic country – but do we know how to use that freedom to listen to scientists and care for the planet, asks Mari Öö Sarv on the occasion of Earth Day.
19.03.2025
With climate change intensifying natural hazards like floods and snowstorms, cities worldwide must enhance resilience. A research team from TalTech and PUCRS, in collaboration with partner cities and commercial stakeholders, is developing a Natural Hazard Resilience Toolkit to improve crisis management through better communication and data integration.
13.02.2025
The European Union’s new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has sparked mixed reactions among entrepreneurs – is it a necessary tool promoting transparency and responsible management, or just another bureaucratic burden? Estonian business leaders and experts discussed this topic at the Economic Vision Conference organized by TalTech, focusing on the practical value, challenges, and opportunities of sustainability reporting.
13.02.2025
The mountain-like oil shale ash heaps of Ida-Virumaa have long been a part of Estonia’s landscape, symbolizing both industrial heritage and environmental impact. But what if they hold a hidden treasure? Researchers at TalTech, in collaboration with environmental services company Ragn-Sells, are developing innovative technologies to transform these waste materials into valuable resources, giving them a new purpose and sustainable future.