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Nature restoration needs attention and funding: discussion on SERE conference led by EIC
Our Chief Executive Officer, Andrus Treier moderated a panel discussion "Climate and Biodiversity Finance Strategies & Practices" at the 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration (SERE).
EIC's offices in Tallinn and Tartu certified as European Green Office
Environmental Investment Centre's aim is to balance the economy and nature, both in the distribution of grants and in the implementation of KIK projects. We've also applied these principles to our internal operations. Thanks to this, the Estonian Association for Environmental Management (EKJA) recognized our Tallinn and Tartu offices worthy of the European Green Office certificate!
EIC received funding to promote sustainable blue economy
EIC's international project received funding from the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.
Nearly 500 million euros invested in Estonia’s environment in the past EU period
During the 2014–2020 European Union budget period, the Environmental Investment Centre (EIC) allocated EUR 130 million from the Structural Funds to projects in the fields of energy and mobility, 278 million to projects in the fields of water management and biodiversity, and EUR 76 million to projects in the circular economy.
Grants
51 Grants
7 Open rounds
Implemented
Combined storm water systems
We support the resolution of storm water problems in densely populated areas.
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Entering into a contract to protect a key habitat
Compensation of private forest owners for damage and costs caused by restrictions on forest use.
Implemented
Flood risk prevention and mitigation
We support the mitigation of the potential consequences of floods in at risk areas.
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Preparation of climate and energy plans and subsequent activities
We are supporting the preparation of climate and energy plans by local governments and their subsequent activities.