Sustainability governance model

It is generally agreed that to transform our cities, we also need transformative governance, business-as-usual is no longer an option. In Tallinn (EE) a “Sustainability Governance” model has been developed to improve the delivery of sustainable urban development. It aligns with the ‘Tallinn 2035’ strategy and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and proposes a framework to help build consensus, develop policies and partnerships, and facilitate the right skills, values and mindset, working with and for the city’s local community of stakeholders and citizens. The model builds on three pillars: Strategic planning, Multi-level governance, and Organisational development.