Climate Adaptation & Heat: A new COOLCITY Index study names Stockholm Europe’s most climate-resilient capital, with Tallinn also ranking well (5.9/10), highlighting green space, flood resistance, and heat management as key defenses. Building Renovations: Estonia’s draft national building renovation plan targets about €9bn total investment by 2035, with the state backing around €1.5bn, aiming to cut primary energy use across housing by 20–22% by 2035. Carbon Market Pressure: Estonia, France, Germany and Spain urge the EU to adjust ETS carbon-market reforms, warning stricter free-permit calculations could force faster cuts and hurt competitiveness for heavy industry. Clean-Tech Funding: The EU Innovation Fund’s 2025 net-zero technologies call drew €17.5bn in requests for a €2.9bn budget, signaling strong demand for decarbonisation projects. Plastic Reduction: Hesburger in Estonia and other countries is switching to Huhtamaki fibre-based, plastic-free cup lids to remove about 41,000 kg of plastic annually. River Restoration Trend: Europe continues accelerating dam and barrier removals, with 603 barriers taken out in 2025—supporting EU goals for restoring free-flowing rivers. Local Urban Green Space: Tallinn University’s Narva maantee campus redesign competition proposes a green boulevard with fewer lanes and restored tree-lined character, though the city says coordination issues may block implementation. Energy Resilience Tech: Elisa Estonia deployed AI battery optimization to keep its mobile network running during power disruptions and to help balance the electricity system.