Estonia
Beneficiary state since 2004 · EEA Grants & Norway Grants · Capital: Tallinn · Population 1.4m
Headline figures for Estonia
Donor programme partners
Bilateral initiatives
68 recorded, showing the 12 largest by grant
Improving the quality of victim support services
Objective of the initiative is to improve the quality of services provided to clients by developing the service and enhancing the skills of professionals and network partners. 3 main activity blocks: Enhancing the skills of professionals (victim support workers and telephone counsellors). Developing the skills of partners (MARAC). MARAC is a case management model based on networking and risk assessment to address high-risk domestic violence cases where the victim's life is deemed to be at risk. Development of victim support services (feedback system and access to information). Training programme will be developed and piloted. There will be seminars to consolidate the training programme. Feedback methodology in a trauma-informed way will be created.
€333k awarded
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Estonian-Norwegian cooperation project involves following activities: 1. Complete operationalization of the Novel NIS Impact Framework for its implementation in Estonian and adjacent marine waters, as well as in Oslofjord, Norway, including the validation of functional cause-effect relationships. 2. Integration of the Novel NIS Impact Framework into the PlanWise4Blue Tool, enabling automatic exports to Estonian Environment Agency databases. 3. Training on invasive species and the assessment of their impacts in various data availability scenarios. 4. Informational Materials on Invasive Species. University of Tartu has a long-standing collaboration with NIVA (Norwegian Institute for Water Research) researchers. This is crucial, as the project is relatively short-term, so efficient collaboration is essential. NIVA brings valuable expertise, particularly in GIS data, spatial modeling, and analyzing the impacts of various human pressures on natural values. Shared knowledge strengthens both the Estonian and Norwegian teams. The partner's broader role focuses on implementing the established framework, particularly in the Norwegian case study of Oslofjord. Specific tasks include mapping the distribution and impact of non-indigenous species, finding existing GIS data on these species and their environments, improving spatial modeling frameworks, and refining environmental impact analysis methods.
€255k awarded
Knowledge exchange for the development of STEM education and after-school activities
Aim: Exchange and share knowledge, experience and best practice of STEM Education and strategies. between the countries of entities with the purpose for STEM field. Both - to start developing a STEM strategy in the future in Estonia and find solutions for better practices that can be used already in the present. To the project representatives of Estonia it gives an important input for the development of the STEM strategy. Especially since the FIRST Scandinavia team has a broader picture of the STEM strategies of other countries thanks to the introduction of the NEWTON concept to other countries. For representatives of Norway, getting to know Estonia's concept so far offers ideas and input for further work in introducing their concept to other countries. Building partnerships and networking between entities or their members for future cooperation in joint projects or attending to courses. For the Estonian participants, contacts and knowledge exchanged during the project provides opportunities for the development of the field at several levels (ministry, municipality, school administrators, operators of STEM field activities). For Norwegian participants, the project primarily offers further cooperation contacts in the First Lego League concept for various joint projects and events at both the professional and youth level. But also in the rest of the STEM field to find lecturers and participants for various trainings and learning activities organized by FIRST Scandinavia.
€251k awarded
Investigative interviewing training
Investigative Interviewing of suspects, victims and witnesses are performed by the Police all of the world and is crucial in the collection of evidence and may determine the outcome of the case. The Norwegian Police Service have been an active part in developing and implementing this scientific approach, called "investigative interviewing". This approach is today the core of the UN declaration of 2021 on "Principles of Effective Interviewing", known as the "Mendez-principles". In 2023, the first manual for interviews was validated and the Council of Europe's anti torture committee decided to include implementation of investigative interviewing in their monitoring of European countries. Most European countries have not yet implemented this approach to Police interviews. This project could therefore make it easier for the beneficiary countries to implement the Mendez-principles and the UN manual. Activity plan: Seminar in the beneficiary country Preparations and implementation of digital courses Preparation and implementation of three investigative interview courses in the beneficiary country Report and evaluation of project
€241k awarded
EST-LI: Sound Connections - Uniting Cultures Through Music
"EST-LI: Sound Connections - Uniting Cultures Through Music" is a pioneering cultural initiative poised to bridge Estonia and Liechtenstein through the universal language of music. By uniting established festivals and cultural organisations, this project will forge lasting institutional partnerships and enrich the lives of its participants. As the first EEA cultural project uniting our nations, this initiative sets the stage for a vibrant and enduring legacy of artistic exchange and collaboration. It aims to foster artistic exchange and strengthen cultural ties between the two countries and champion the core European values of openness, diversity, and creativity. The project will feature joint performances, workshops, and community events celebrating the musical traditions of both nations. Key participants include Jazz Time Fest (Estonia), LIFE in Schaan festival (Liechtenstein), Kultur-Traverse (Liechtenstein), musicians and music students from both countries.
€220k awarded
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Over the last three years, Tartu and Bodø have developed a collaboration through our common ambitions towards the European Capital of Culture (ECOC) programme. Representatives from the Bodø bidding team visited Tartu in May 2018. Since then, our two cities have been awarded ECOC status for 2024, and our teams have started the journey towards 2024. This initiative aims to reconnect the two teams and cities, and their relevant partners after more than a year of COVID-restrictions and travel ban have limited our contact to email and online video meetings. Our programmes have developed considerably since the bidding phase, and there are several partners – organisations, artists and institutions – that would benefit greatly from an exchange between the two ECOCs. The outcome of this initiative should be a well-connected matrix of cultural partners in the two cities, ready for the final stages of ECOC preparations. We need to accelerate the process of networking between Bodø and Tartu after the long period of more or less closed borders, and nothing but digital connection.
€173k awarded
Co-operation for decent work and fair competition in labour market
General objective: Promote decent working conditions for workers, fair competition for companies and sustainable welfare systems by performing inspections, sharing of good practice and information activities in close cooperation between the labour inspectorates and their partners in Estonia and Norway. Activities: Annual learning seminars Tripartite seminar Joint information campaign Staff exchange for learning Staff exchange for assistance
€152k awarded
Feasibility Study for Joint Next-Generation Study Management System for Estonian Universities
The project aims to understand and leverage the potential of IT systems in supporting holistic, student-centered lifelong learning experiences across multiple institutions, considering both domestic and international perspectives. By analyzing systems like Norway's FS (felles studentsystem) and comparing it with Estonia's diverse study management systems, the project seeks to identify best practices, challenges, and opportunities for enhanced inter-university cooperation, optimized resources, and the delivery of improved digital services to various stakeholders. Expected outcomes: Report of the mapping exercise, describing and assessing current challenges, analyzing SMS (study management system) development strategies and outlining shared aspirations for these systems. Study visit and peer learning seminar in University of Oslo. Report of the feasibility study providing options and informed recommendations for the joint study management system project. Dissemination seminar and leadership discussion for Nordic and Baltic colleagues at the end of the project.
€151k awarded
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Scandinavian-led Nordic-Baltic trade system in the period between the Viking age and the area of the domination of the Hanseatic League is a largely unexplored field of research. EEA and Norway Grant allows to launch an active debate about the cultures along the historic St Olav routes both locally and across regions involving all relevant institutions. There must have been shared notions in the mental world of those who commissioned the buildings, and those notions in turn must have been reflected in the visual or archaeological material. Using geophysical methods on archaeological sites enables the study of heritage without physical intervention while expanding our knowledge of the past. The results of the geophysical investigations will be taken as a basis for the traditional archaeological excavations, expected to be financed by the private investors or local companies. An area with a large Russian population and big industrial companies that has so far been seen somewhat isolated from the rest of Estonia could thus contribute to the study of Estonian history and achieve thereby positive attention. Investigation of the powerful hillfort on the northern shore of Estonia, unknown to the majority of Ida-Virumaa residents, in the context of the Scandinavian-Russian trade relation could bring companies to the forefront in a new way. Thus, the project can directly contribute to Estonian society.
€150k awarded
Enhancing climate awareness and sustainability education through Eco-Schools network collaboration
This partnership aims to improve climate literacy among teachers and students in Estonia and Norway by leveraging the Eco-Schools network's systematic whole-school approach. Objectives of the project: 1. Enhance climate literacy among teachers and students in Estonia and Norway by integrating sustainability and climate change education into school management, curricula, and extracurricular activities. 2. Promote sustainable practices in educational institutions through the Eco-Schools network, focusing on climate mitigation, digital waste reduction, and biodiversity conservation. 3. Strengthen cross-border collaboration between Estonian and Norwegian Eco-Schools programs, promoting the exchange of sustainable practices, ideas, and educational materials. 4. Increase community engagement by involving children, youth, and local communities in environmental education initiatives, particularly through campaigns focused on digital cleanup and pollinator enhancement. Given the high level of digitalization in Norwegian schools, FEE Norway believes that the outcomes of this partnership will benefit its entire network, providing valuable insights into CO2 reductions and raising climate awareness among students. Through this collaboration, FEE Norway aims to contribute to the development of impactful campaigns and educational resources for municipalities, schools, and kindergartens.
€146k awarded
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The project will focus on creating an exhibition designed to dispel common misconceptions about climate change and highlight the actions recommended by the scientific community to mitigate it and adapt to it. The design of the exhibition and the education programs will use insights from science communication and educational psychology to support increased awareness and long-term behaviour change. The main target groups of the project are school kids, families and people with little prior knowledge of climate change. The donor partner University of Oslo, with their experience of running the Climate House at their museum, will provide guidance to ensure that the exhibition and the accompanying educational program have maximum impact. The project budget covers personnel, exhibition materials, and travel expenses. The exhibition will debut at the University of Tartu before travelling to other locations across Estonia (for example, the Tallinn Botanic Garden, the Tallinn Zoo and Pernova Nature House). It will be complemented by an extensive educational program aimed at school children and families. Both the exhibition and the educational programme will be actively promoted in each city to ensure broad public engagement.
€144k awarded
Enhancing Youth Competitiveness through the Entrepreneurial Youth Center Pilot Program
The bilateral partnership between Estonia and Norway focuses on developing youth initiative and entrepreneurship and enhancing cooperation in the youth sector across national borders. The project is based on the need to improve the quality of non-formal education in youth centers and to better understand its role in supporting youth entrepreneurship, thereby giving young people greater competitiveness when entering the labour market. The goal is to develop and pilot a self-assessment model for supporting youth entrepreneurship as a tool through the bilateral partnership. This model will help youth centers evaluate and improve the effectiveness of their activities in fostering youth initiative, entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial attitudes. The project involves a key role for the steering group and youth sector experts from Estonia and Norway. At the heart of the bilateral partnership is the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and practices between Estonian and Norwegian youth sector experts, aiming to develop an effective and functional model that can be piloted in both countries. The project includes 15 youth centers across Estonia, covering all counties, which will pilot the developed solution. Additionally, the local youth centres of partner organisation, are also involved.
€126k awarded