Sustainable Helsinki
What kind of progress has Helsinki made in the implementation of sustainable development goals? These pages provide information about the City’s successes and areas of development alike.
Sustainable Helsinki
What kind of progress has Helsinki made in the implementation of sustainable development goals? These pages provide information about the City’s successes and areas of development alike.
Cities shape a sustainable future
In 2015, 193 countries in the UN General Assembly voted to adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Helsinki’s success rate in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals varies: some goals have already been achieved, while others require more intense efforts. The Review on this website examines the realisation of sustainability in Helsinki during the 2021–2025 council period of office through four main themes: ecological, social, economic and cultural sustainability.
Latest news
17.11.2025
City of Helsinki preparing to establish a nature reserve in Furuvik, Jollas
The City of Helsinki’s Environmental Protection and Guidance Unit has prepared…
11.11.2025
Business Helsinki’s team of specialists supports companies in the green transition
The green transition is a key part of the City of…
11.11.2025
Availability of accessibility information on outdoor routes improved
Information on the accessibility of services benefits a wide range of…
05.11.2025
Preparatory phase of Helen’s nuclear energy programme progressing – three potential plant sites being assessed in Helsinki
Energy company Helen and the City of Helsinki are looking into…
30.10.2025
Helsinki needs international know-how and innovation, now and in the future
Helsinki’s vitality and growth is founded on the city’s ability to…
30.10.2025
Helsinki Employment Services and the shipyard to sign a cooperation agreement – tailor-made training for the shipyard’s needs
Helsinki Employment Services and Helsinki Shipyard have negotiated a cooperation agreement…
22.10.2025
Successful summer of tourism in Helsinki: record number of happy tourists
Helsinki is the most popular tourist destination in Finland, and tourism…
22.10.2025
Helsinki continues Child-Friendly Cities Initiative work with new targets
Helsinki wants to be a city where every child and young…
13.10.2025
Fox materials used by daycare centres and schools in Helsinki selected as one of the best European practices for sustainability education
The fox characters used in early childhood education and the first…