Protection of the environment and nature

The City of Helsinki protects its valuable nature by safeguarding biodiversity and establishing nature reserves and other protected sites.

Find out more about the environmental education provided by the City of Helsinki’s Environmental Services and the operations of the maritime nature centre on Harakka Island.

Learn how you can prevent environmental hazards or report a hazard. You can also learn more about the environmental protection regulations.

Where is the closest dog park? Can I feed birds? How can I file an animal welfare report?

Find out more about the objectives of Helsinki's environment and nature protection and the programmes carrying out these objectives.