Driving Energy-Efficient Renovation Through the RenoWave One-Stop-Shop Model
Across Europe, many multi-apartment buildings are aging and energy-inefficient, leaving residents with high energy bills, reduced comfort, and in some cases, safety risks. Despite the clear need, renovation rates remain low, and navigating the complex, multi-step...
Four Awarded Cultural Pearls title holders to begin their actions in 2026
Throughout the process, all candidate cities have shown deep commitment to identifying local challenges and exploring how to address them using local resources, culture and creativity. Guided by mentors and experts from the growing Cultural Pearls Network, they have...
Developing the capacities of water experts
Despite the global occurrence of PFAS that poses a threat to human and environmental health, there is still a knowledge gap, even among water experts. To effectively address the PFAS problem and successfully implement the EMPEREST solutions, stakeholders must first be...
OUTPUT: Strategies and technological means for minimising organic micropollutant emissions from WWTPs
The revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (rUWWTD) sets new and more stringent measures to safeguard the environment and public health, including the implementation of the quaternary treatment. By 2045, all wastewater treatment plants over 150 000 PE must adopt...
OUTPUT: PFAS risk assessment tool for cities
Due to their high mobility and persistence in the environment, PFAS compounds accumulate in water bodies, soil, plants, and air, posing a growing threat to public health and the environment. Despite widespread contamination cases across the EU and globally, PFAS are...
Together We Grow – Liveability Talks Livestream this Thursday
Tune in here: Facebook: https://fb.me/e/6hDT7oUgz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/dilelolQemA?si=MbMTcBZfT_wwBSME Be part of our Talks – join us online! The Liveability Talks are conversations on how architecture, landscape, and activism come together to...
Science meets practice: Student and research engagement in Estonia
From May 2025 to early summer 2026, PhD student Rauno Künnapuu is studying the Nuutri River catchment to better understand its dynamics and flood risks. The research analyses changes in river gradients, rainfall responses, and how land use affects water...
SmartAging x GT4T Hackathon Day 2— Towards real solutions with creativity!
SmartAging x GT4T (Greentech4Transformation) Hackathon has wrapped up and we have a winner! 🏆 After a weekend filled with hard work, teams presented their innovative ideas and prototypes aimed at improving the daily lives of older adults. The day began with a practice...