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The 2010 Sustainable Transport Report, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute on behalf of the Sustainable Development Commission, analyzes transport and mobility trends in Estonia. It concludes that current trends are unsustainable, characterized by rapid growth in car use and road freight that outpaces economic growth, leading to increased energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The report proposes three scenarios for 2010–2020: a baseline (BAAS) scenario continuing current trends, a technology-focused (TEHNO) scenario emphasizing vehicle efficiency, and an effect-focused (EFEKT) scenario prioritizing mobility management and sustainable transport modes. It recommends integrating fiscal measures, such as CO2-based vehicle taxes, with systemic urban planning and investments in public transport and active mobility to meet EU climate targets.

This guide provides a comprehensive framework for local governments to preserve and enhance biological diversity within urban environments. It emphasizes the role of municipal authorities in integrating biodiversity into strategic planning, managing green infrastructure, and engaging local communities to improve urban quality of life and ecosystem services.

This report examines Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) practices in Estonia. A survey of 118 local governments reveals that most environmental specialists handle waste and water management rather than EIA, with only 5% having extensive EIA experience. The report notes a significant increase in building permits between 2003 and 2005, though very few of these triggered an EIA process.

This 2004 report evaluates Estonia's compliance with the Aarhus Convention's principles of environmental information access, public participation, and judicial redress. It finds that while legal frameworks are largely in place and information on air quality and national environmental states is high-quality, actual implementation is inconsistent. Public participation is often reduced to a formal commentary process, and access to company-level pollution data is hindered by business secrecy. The report highlights a lack of targeted outreach to Russian-speaking minorities and recommends clearer procedures for emergency notifications and more substantive public involvement in early-stage decision-making.

This fact sheet describes the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), an international non-profit research organization focused on sustainability, climate change, and environmental policy. It outlines SEI's organizational structure, its commitment to open access and collaborative research, and the specific thematic focuses of its eight global centers.

This report details the 'From Waste to Traffic Fuel' (W-Fuel) project, which investigated the sustainable production of biogas and its upgrading to biomethane for use as transport fuel in two Estonian counties: Harju and Lääne-Viru. The study compared the environmental and economic impacts of using biogas for combined heat and power (CHP) versus upgrading it to vehicle fuel, while also proposing waste prevention strategies for biowaste and sludge.

This report, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in November 2009, presents a calculation and simulation model for the social costs of land transport in Estonia. It estimates the total external costs for 2007, breaks them down by cost type and vehicle category, and analyzes the extent to which these costs are internalized through existing taxes and fees.

This report presents the results of a composition study of mixed municipal waste, separately collected paper and packaging waste, and electronic waste in Estonia conducted between August 2012 and May 2013. The study aimed to analyze waste composition across different regions and settlement types to evaluate the effectiveness of collection systems and the awareness of the population.

This report analyzes three transport and mobility energy consumption scenarios for Estonia up to 2050, with a detailed cost-benefit analysis through 2030. It compares a 'Business-as-Usual' (BAU) approach, a 'Low-Intervention' (VS) scenario, and a 'Knowledge-Based' (EE) energy-efficient scenario, evaluating their impacts on energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and public finances.

The CASCADE (Community Safety Action for Supporting Climate Adaptation) project is a 24-month initiative funded by the European Union's DG ECHO to enhance resilience in the Baltic Sea Region by integrating civil protection and climate change adaptation expertise.

This report, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in May 2020, analyzes the flows of new and used clothing and textiles in Estonia. It maps consumption, collection systems, and waste management, highlighting Estonia's role as a significant importer and sorter of used textiles in Europe and the critical lack of domestic textile recycling capacity.

The 'Kliimamuutustega kohanemise arengukava aastani 2030' is a national strategic framework designed to reduce Estonia's vulnerability to climate change. It identifies key risks—including rising temperatures, increased winter precipitation, and sea-level rise—and establishes eight priority areas for adaptation: health and rescue capacity, land use and planning, the natural environment, bioeconomy, economy, society/awareness, infrastructure, and energy security. The plan outlines specific goals, metrics, and a budget of 43.745 million euros for the period 2017–2030 to increase the resilience of the state, regional, and local levels.

This policy brief, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute Tallinn Centre as part of the NORSTRAT project, examines the transmission grid developments required to transition the Baltic States to a carbon-neutral power sector by 2050. The research focuses on the feasibility of replacing oil shale and fossil fuel dependency with renewable energy sources, specifically wind and biomass, through increased interconnection with the Nordic Power System and Continental Europe.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the implementability of agro-environmental targets in Estonia, focusing on combating eutrophication in the Baltic Sea. It reviews the regulatory framework, the impact of agricultural transitions, and identifies institutional and technical challenges in meeting water and soil quality goals.