21 young conservationists were recognised 01.12.2012 Today, the Young Conservationist badges were handed over at Nature Evening anniversary at the National Library of Estonia. A total of 21 young people from all over Estonia were recognised. Recreational fishermen can apply for fishing cards from Monday 30.11.2012 The application for fishing cards for recreational fishing for the next year starts on Monday, on the morning of 3 December at 9 (AM). Additional 24 buildings will be renovated with the sales revenue received from emission allowance 29.11.2012 The Government gave the Minister of the Environment Keit Pentus-Rosimannus a mandate under public investment scheme to include additional 24 buildings to the list of buildings being renovated. This year’s best environmental deeds, small deeds, and companies were announced 27.11.2012 The Minister of the Environment Keit Pentus-Rosimannus handed over prizes and letters of appreciation to the best people and companies in the field of environment. The best environmental deeds and small deeds are related to educating children and young people and outstanding companies offer saving and innovative solutions. Fishing quotas for 2013 determined for Lakes Peipus, Lämmijärv and Pskov 16.11.2012 Estonia and Russia agreed upon permitted quotas for various species of fish for Lakes Peipus, Lämmijärv and Pskov for next year. Based on the recommendations of scientists, commercial fishermen will be able to catch a total of 5964 tonnes of fish from those lakes, of which one half belongs to Estonian fishermen. Unnecessary rooting up of Estonia must be avoided 15.11.2012 The Application Plan for Mineral Resources Used in the Construction Industry approved today by the Government focuses on the more sustainable use of mineral resources and reduction of environmental impact. Stricter requirements water treatment plants improves condition of bodies of water 14.11.2012 Minister of the Environment Keit Pentus-Rosimannus did submit to the Government for approval a regulation, which toughens water treatment requirements and ensures the better protection of bodies of water. Pentus-Rosimannus: energy efficiency improves quality of life 05.11.2012 Today, at the opening event of energy conservation week, Minister of the Environment Keit Pentus-Rosimannus said that in the case of energy conservation the key question is making residential buildings more thermally efficient. In the area of the environment the most euro financing is directed towards Harju County and Ida-Viru County 04.11.2012 During the first 10 months of this year, a total of EUR 126 million in support has been paid in the field of the environment, which is EUR 41 million more than in the same period of the previous year. During the period 2007-2013 a total of EUR 692 million is planned for environmental projects, of which EUR 584 million has already been covered by financing decisions. European Commission: Estonia is the European Union’s most successful reducer of CO2 emissions 03.11.2012 The overview published by the European Commission shows that in comparison with 1990, Estonia has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by nearly fifty per cent, and is therefore the European Union’s most successful performer of Kyoto Protocol objectives. |