Minister of the Environment met with Baltic colleagues 18. June 2013 Today, Baltic environment ministers met in Diklis, Latvia, to discuss environmental investments in the next European Union budget period.

Andres Talijärv is the new Chancellor of the Ministry of the Environment 14. June 2013 Andres Talijärv is the new Chancellor of the Ministry of the Environment
Today, the Government confirmed Andres Talijärv as the new Chancellor of the Ministry of the Environment. He will assume the position on 21 June.

Minster of the Environment opens Iisaku Nature Centre 11. June 2013

Veljo Ranniku memorial bench dedicated in Palmse Park 11. June 2013 At the initiative of Veljo Ranniku’s wife, Taimi Tulva, the Ministry of the Environment installed a bench with a plaque in Palmse Park, to honour its long-time colleague and legendary conservationist.

The Minister of the Environment initiated a strategic assessment of the environmental impact of oil shale extraction and use 1. June 2013 The Ministry of the Environment has begun the preparation of the National Development Plan for the Use of Oil Shale for 2016–2030, which provides the principles and directions of the field of oil shale. At the same time, the impact of the planned activities should be assessed.