SustainERA
Advancing a more sustainable future through interdisciplinary research, policy development, and a focus on individual practices.
About SustainERA
The ERA Chair in Sustainable Futures (SustainERA) project at Tallinn University is supported by a €2.5 million grant from the European Commission’s Horizon Europe ERA Chair initiative (ID: 101186958, DOI: 10.3030/101186958).
Running from 2025 to 2029, SustainERA will combine high-level research with the development of innovative solutions to promote sustainable mindsets and practices. By integrating expertise from multiple disciplines and fostering international collaboration, the project also aims to enhance the university’s research excellence and capacity.
The project is led by ERA Chair Professor Anu Realo in collaboration with Kai Pata, Professor of Adult Education and Non-Formal Learning.
Main Goals
Capacity Building: To strengthen interdisciplinary research excellence, capacity, and capability at Tallinn University (TLU) by establishing a high-level research group in Sustainable Futures, with a focus on sustainability and post-growth development.
Research Excellence: To create an Open Lab for Sustainable Futures Research, fostering collaboration across various TLU Schools as well as with external private and public partners. This initiative aims to enhance interdisciplinary research excellence and support evidence-based interventions and policy development in sustainability.
More information is available on the project website: sustainera.tlu.ee