Sustainable development

The City of Helsinki is active in pursuing sustainable development. This means that we invests in ecological, social and economic wellbeing and reinforce equality, non-discrimination and participation opportunities for our residents. Helsinki aims to be carbon neutral by 2030, and we are implementing the necessary changes to adapt to the changing climate and current energy situation.

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On this site

Sustainable Helsinki
On the Sustainable Helsinki website, we explain how social, ecological and economic sustainability is recognized in Helsinki.
Non-discrimination and gender equality
Learn about the City’s work to promote non-discrimination and gender equality.
Health and welfare promotion
On the wellbeing and health promotion (HYTE) website, you can get acquainted with Helsinki’s HYTE work and understand its effects.
Helsinki's climate actions
On the website highlighting Helsinki’s climate actions, you will find ways to fight climate change, as well up-to-date news about the city’s climate work.
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Photo: Jussi Hellsten

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

From a global perspective, Helsinki is making substantial progress in sustainable development. The implementation of many of the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals is well underway. Helsinki was the first city in Europe to commit to voluntarily reporting its progress towards the achievement of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Read the summary of the latest From Agenda to Action report on the Sustainable Helsinki website