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.

Recent Initiatives

Transit-Oriented Development

Transit-Oriented Development Public transportation is often a city’s best strategy to curb congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But rapidly expanding populations and insufficient financing

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Municipal PPP

Well-designed and well-managed Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) can deliver high-quality and cost-efficient infrastructure, helping municipalities address critical infrastructure needs in the face

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Gender and Cities

Why Gender Matters Our Approach What We Do Explore Our Resources Featured Resources Gender equality is essential to achieving sustainable, resilient, and inclusive cities. Climate change

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