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2.11.2021
Delicious Sustainability – climate friendly and sustainable meals everyday options in Helsinki-Uusimaa
Sustainable consumer choices and responsible business models are important themes for people in the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region.
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28.10.2021
Helsinki-Uusimaa preparing its year as European Entrepreneurial Region
Helsinki-Uusimaa is one of six European Entrepreneurial Regions (EER) in 2022. The preparations for this theme year have commenced under the guidance of the management at the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council.
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8.10.2021
Dutch and Finns learning wood construction from each other
The possibilities and challenges of wood construction in both the Netherlands and Finland were the topics for a Timber Transition in Construction Industry webinar on Thursday October 7th, 2021.
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24.9.2021
International comparisons: Well-being, educated population and ability to innovate are regional strengths in Helsinki-Uusimaa
According to many international comparisons, the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region is at the top of Europe and the entire world. Well-being, highly educated residents and an ability to innovate are included in our regional strengths. But there are issues needing to be improved, for instance sustainable development and employment.
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10.9.2021
Significant drop of 12 % in Helsinki-Uusimaa climate emissions 2020
According to a recent calculation by the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE), municipal climate emissions in Helsinki-Uusimaa decreased by 7 % in 2019 compared to the previous year. The emissions in all Finnish municipalities decreased by a total of 5,5 %.
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9.6.2021
Scenarios for alternative future visions: What kind of developments should Helsinki-Uusimaa be prepared for?
When working with scenarios during autumn 2020 and winter 2021, reflections have been made on alternative long-term futures. Three scenarios describe developments and trends.
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10.5.2021
Pending Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme aims at employment, vitality and well-being
The preparation of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme commenced in early 2021 and the programme is being built in active cooperation with regional actors. It is expected to be ready by the end of 2021 and will be valid 2022–2025.
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23.4.2021
National ambassadors strengthen local and regional implementations of climate objectives – Markku Markkula representing Finland
Mr Markku Markkula, the chairman of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Board has been appointed the Finnish Ambassador for the Covenant of Mayors. The Covenant of Mayors was launched in 2008 by the European Commission.
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24.3.2021
Sustainable development a trump card for airport area stakeholders
A Green Deal Manifesto was published today by the stakeholders of the Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport Area. It is the first time a manifesto on sustainable growth has been issued by such a large group of actors.
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18.3.2021
Helsinki-Uusimaa awarded as European Entrepreneurial Region 2021–2022
The Helsinki-Uusimaa Region has been selected European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) 2021–2022. Awarded by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), this label of excellence goes to regions who have demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial foresight and an intelligent growth strategy taking into account larger societal challenges.
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10.2.2021
Eero Venäläinen appointed Head of Helsinki EU Office
Mr Eero Venäläinen, Development Manager at the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council has been appointed Head of the Helsinki EU Office from the beginning of April.
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22.12.2020
Finland’s first maritime spatial plan completed — extensive work will help to combine the good state of the marine environment and sustainable growth
For the first time, a comprehensive maritime spatial plan has been prepared for the Finnish marine area, compiled in an extensive cooperation process between various actors.
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18.12.2020
Helsinki-Uusimaa is the second most prosperous region in Europe according to the Social Progress Index
The Helsinki-Uusimaa region ranks second among European regions in the latest comparison of societal development. The EU Social Progress Index (EU-SPI) assesses the prerequisites for well-being and good life in 240 regions.
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5.11.2020
Impressive EU Horizon 2020 Results in Helsinki-Uusimaa
The Horizon 2020 program has created quality jobs, consequently having a positive impact on the entire EU economy, in its different members states and regions like our own Helsinki-Uusimaa.
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17.9.2020
Helsinki Smart Region’s new website showcases what smart stands for in Helsinki-Uusimaa
Smart and sustainable mobility, smart health, quantum computing, low-carbon industry and sustainable circular economy. These are just a few of the themes having global frontrunners in the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region.