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At the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council, we initiate important regional development projects.
We find and bring together the most suitable partners and financiers for projects born out of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme. Naturally, we also implement projects using our own resources.
CANEMURE – Towards carbon neutral municipalities and regions
The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Counci was participating in the Finnish Environment Institute’s CANEMURE project, promoting actions to mitigate climate change.
CANEMURE – Towards carbon neutral municipalities and regions![](https://uudenmaanliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Hermanni-kerrostalot-24-800x600.jpg)
Helsinki-Uusimaa Circular Hub – pioneering together for circular economy
The Helsinki-Uusimaa Circular Hub is a community with municipalities, various organisations, research institutions and experts - together we take Helsinki-Uusimaa and Finland to the international top of circular economy.
Helsinki-Uusimaa Circular Hub – pioneering together for circular economy![Helsinki-Uusimaa Circular Hub.](https://uudenmaanliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kiertotalouslaakso-englanti-800x600.jpg)
Helsinki-Uusimaa Cultural Market
The project Helsinki-Uusimaa Cultural Market is improving the equal availability of culture and the employment of artists and freelancers in creative industry. All 26 regional municipalities are taking part in the project.
Helsinki-Uusimaa Cultural Market![Uudenmaan kulttuurimarkkinat, Helsinki-Uusimaa Cultural Market.](https://uudenmaanliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kulttuurimarkkinat-englanti-nettisivun-paakuva-800x600.jpg)
European Circular Innovation Valley
In partnership with leading European innovation valleys, Helsinki-Uusimaa is carrying out the project European Circular Innovation Valley, the ECIV. The ECIV project, part of the Horizon Europe programme, aims to build Europe’s largest circular economy innovation ecosystem, driving sustainable development and collaboration across the continent.
European Circular Innovation Valley![](https://uudenmaanliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Helsinki-ilmakuva-merelle-800x600.jpg)
LuoTo – Action Plan for ecological transition in cultural and creative sectors
The LuoTo project works holistically to facilitate the sustainability transition in cultural and creative sectors by bringing together various sustainability projects and by offering check marks on the way to a sustainable low-carbon future.
LuoTo – Action Plan for ecological transition in cultural and creative sectors![](https://uudenmaanliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Luoto-kuva-logolla-2-800x600.jpg)
Regions4Climate − Adaptation solutions to climate change
The project Regions4Climate is producing comprehensive adaptation solutions to climate change. Helsinki-Uusimaa Region is strongly represented in project.
Regions4Climate − Adaptation solutions to climate change![Lasinen, pieni maapallo vihreällä nurmella.](https://uudenmaanliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Maapallo-nurmella-800x600.jpg)
Science Meets Regions in Helsinki-Uusimaa
The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council has started a programme Science Meets Regions in Helsinki-Uusimaa, which can be regarded ambitious - also according to international standards.
Science Meets Regions in Helsinki-Uusimaa![](https://uudenmaanliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SMR-en-european-comission-800x600.jpg)
VILKKU – Visioning a climate resilient Helsinki-Uusimaa
Project VILKKU strengthens Helsinki-Uusimaa’s ability for climate change adaptation. The project Visioning a climate resilient Helsinki-Uusimaa (VILKKU) aims to create the first regional vulnerability study and adaptation plan.
VILKKU – Visioning a climate resilient Helsinki-Uusimaa![](https://uudenmaanliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Helsinki-ilmasta-syksy-800x600.jpg)
We Make Transition! – innovative collaboration towards sustainability transition
We Make Transition! is a project gathering a large group of regional and local authorities, actors of the civil society and small companies to meet the sustainability challenges of our time.
We Make Transition! – innovative collaboration towards sustainability transition![](https://uudenmaanliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/We-make-transition-kuva-logoilla-800x600.jpg)
Previous Projects
This page include results and material from previous, internationally significant projects of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council to be used freely.
Previous Projects![](https://uudenmaanliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/hyppyruutu-800x600.jpg)
Current
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31.1.2025
Helsinki-Uusimaa Region emphasises the importance of reforming cohesion policy as a central pillar of the EU in the upcoming programming period
The European Commission is currently preparing the financial framework for the programming period starting in 2028. The Regional Council of Helsinki-Uusimaa is actively participating in the discussion on the next financial framework and the principles of cohesion policy.
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30.1.2025
Beyond Helsinki-Uusimaa: Building Momentum for 2025
In some parts of the world, people look for a single word each year to sum up their hopes and challenges. If I had to choose one for the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region in 2025, it would be “momentum”—or liikevoima in Finnish, Senior Adviser Christine Chang writes.