Helsinki

AREA:
214.42 km2 (82.79 sq mi)
POPULATION:
1,354,890
Finland

Helsinki serves as a lighthouse city under the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program (SCIP), sharing its expertise in climate-smart planning, circular economy, and digital innovation. The city integrates climate neutrality targets into every aspect of urban governance, guided by the Carbon Neutral Helsinki 2030 Action Plan. Through nature-based solutions, renewable energy expansion, and data-driven mobility systems, Helsinki advances equitable and resource-efficient urban transformation. By engaging through the GPSC Global Knowledge Platform, Helsinki supports peer cities in designing integrated, low-carbon, and inclusive strategies that strengthen resilience and urban livability across diverse contexts.

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Transit-Oriented Development

What is TOD? Why TOD Matters From Concept to Practice Making TOD Work Explore Resources Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is an integrated approach to urban planning that aligns transport, land use

Municipal PPP

What is Municipal PPP? Why Municipal PPP Matters Understanding the Context The PPP Project Cycle Municipal PPP Framework Municipal Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are long-term collaborations

Gender and Cities

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