Captivating Uusimaa Day in May!
On this Day, we invite you to enjoy culture, meetings and local nature together. A festive spring day all around our own Region – for the first time on Tuesday 21 May 2024.
Read moreFinnish circular economy solutions showcased at World Circular Economy Forum
Finland, a pioneer in circular economy, will be a prominent participant in the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) organised in April. Finland will showcase new circular economy innovations and cooperation models at the Forum. The Helsinki-Uusimaa Circular Valley is also participating in the Circular Economy Super Week.
3.4.2024
Finland continues as the happiest country in the world
For the 7th year in a row, Finland ranks as the happiest country in the world in the UN World Happiness Report 2024. The findings, announced today to mark the UN’s International Day of Happiness, are powered by data from the Gallup World Poll and analysed by some of the world’s leading wellbeing scientists.
25.3.2024
Declaration of European Mayors signed by Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council
On behalf of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council, our Regional Mayor Tuija Telén has signed a declaration given by European Regions and Cities to strengthen urban policy. The declaration presents concrete recommendations for the development of an impactful and ambitious EU urban policy.
14.2.2024
New study: up to €40 million business opportunity in concrete waste
VTT was commissioned by the Helsinki-Uusimaa Circular Valley to investigate the material flows and business opportunities of construction and demolition in Helsinki-Uusimaa. The results show that the generation of construction waste is strongly concentrated in the metropolitan area.
6.2.2024
Helsinki-Uusimaa RDI roadmap steps to become European forerunner in innovation
Helsinki-Uusimaa has set a goal to become the most innovative region in Europe by 2030. Currently, nearly 50 per cent of the research and development expenses in Finland can be found in the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region and research, development, and innovation activities (RDI) make up about 3,9 per cent of the regional gross domestic product. The aim is to increase these investments to five percent of the regional gross domestic product.
Helsinki-Uusimaa Region in Figures
26
municipalities
1.8
million inhabitants
58%
of those speaking another language in Finland live in Helsinki-Uusimaa
39%
of the Finnish GDP
50%
of R&D expenses in Finland
62%
of the land are is forest