Lastthis winter, the Eu-Repair project team participated in the international ICOMOS Estonia seminar “European Heritage Homes in Climate Change” , held on 4 December in Tallinn and also streamed online. The event brought together experts from several European countries to discuss climate impacts, sustainability, and policy frameworks shaping the future of historic buildings.

 Triinu Väikmeri (Eesti Kunstiakadeemia / Estonian Academy of Arts) presented findings from the Estonian national study within the Eu-Repair project. Her talk outlined how policies, governance, skills, funding, and digital tools influence repair-oriented refurbishment of culturally and historically valuable buildings in Estonia. Based on unified research methods, a national stakeholder survey, and case studies, the presentation highlighted key challenges—skills shortages, regulatory friction, limited access to funding — and pointed to practical solutions such as clearer guidance, targeted finance, modular training, and simple digital tools to support repair and reuse .

The seminar emphasised the importance of international cooperation in addressing climate challenges for Europe’s historic buildings, and the Eu-Repair project is pleased to contribute to this shared effort.