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Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council – A Futuremaker

Threat of increasing urban sprawl by EU Nature Restoration Law 

The nature restoration law would significantly complicate sustainable growth in cities and towns and would in fact, on the contrary to its aim, lead to urban sprawl being harmful for both nature and climate. Therefore, we drive a change regarding its Article 6 “Restoration of urban ecosystems”.

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HelsinkiSmart highlights the smart expertise in Helsinki-Uusimaa

The website Helsinkismart.fi showcases the most innovative and interesting projects, companies and ideas in Helsinki-Uusimaa. We call the international community to join us and to create smart innovations together!

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HelsinkiSmart highlights smart expertise in Helsinki-Uusimaa

The website Helsinkismart.fi showcases the most innovative and interesting projects, companies and ideas in Helsinki-Uusimaa. We call the international community to join us and to create smart innovations together!

Read more at the website Helsinkismart.fi
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30.5.2023

Helsinki-Uusimaa Award 2024 – Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development 

With the Helsinki-Uusimaa Award, the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council wants to offer a reward with the themes Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development. This time the reward is given for activities furthering cooperation, culture and an ecologically more sustainable way of life in the region.

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23.5.2023

Cities and regions demanding amendments to EU Nature Restoration Law

The largest cities in Finland, most of its Regional Councils and the Association of Finnish Municipalities have expressed their serious concern about Article 6 of the EU Nature Restoration Law, currently under preparation. A shared statement with a comprehensive list of signatories, with suggested amendments to the draft regulation, has been given to be used by the current government formation negotiators in our country. Advocacy work is also continuously carried out in Brussels.

Helsinki-Uusimaa Region in Figures

26

municipalities

1.7

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