Helsinki EU Office is a Brussels-based office representing the City of Helsinki, City of Espoo, City of Vantaa, Helsinki-Uusimaa Region, Kymenlaakso Region, Päijät-Häme Region, Aalto University, University of Helsinki, University of the Arts Helsinki, Hanken School of Economics, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Natural Resources Institute Finland, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and Arcada University of Applied sciences. Helsinki EU Office supervises its shareholders’ interests and promotes their visibility in different EU fora. The office also provides information regarding the preparation of EU legislation, EU funding programmes, events, co-operation, and networking opportunities. Helsinki EU Office actively follows European urban and regional policy, cohesion policy, research and innovation policy, transport, environment and energy policy, culture and creative policies as well as digitalisation and health policy.
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Brussels Office Address
Rue Guimard 7
1040 Brussels
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S3 Strategy
Helsinki-Uusimaa Region: Climate Neutrality, Citizens' City and Industrial Modernisation - see here.
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Latest Updates
- By Anna Tranberg
Circular buildings – constructing differently and sustainably
Join 'Circular buildings – constructing differently and sustainably' event to hear best practices from the Nordic capitals and capital regions and to discuss challenges related to circular buildings and construction as well as how to close building material loops by reusing, repairing and recycling materials. The event is an official #EUGreenWeek partner event.
- By Kirsi Tallinen
Bioeconomy – Made in Kymenlaakso, Finland
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) together with Kouvola Innovation organise a webinar for boosting regional bio and circular economy. Register until 28 September.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
Health & ICT: State of play of the European Health Data Space & opportunities for regions
This joint meeting between the Health and ICT working groups will explore the European Commission’s ongoing development of a European Health Data Space (EHDS).
- By Anonymous
The Nordic Capital Regions: Moving Towards Zero Pollution
At this event, Nordic capitals and capital regions will share best practices and highlight challenges in moving towards zero pollution in rural and urban areas.
- By Ilkka Myllymäki
European Green Deal and Forests – Research views supporting policy-making
Natural Resources Institute Finland Luke’s webinar will contribute to the ongoing discussion around the European Green Deal and forests by presenting insights from research. Contributions include topics such as a review of forest relevant targets in various EU policies and their implications to the forests in the EU, LULUCF, multiple-use forests, and provisioning of EU forest data.
- By Mikael Vainio
How to become a pioneering airport region in striving towards climate neutrality?
Helsinki EU Office, the City of Vantaa and the Regional Council of Helsinki-Uusimaa invite you to a virtual event 'How to become a pioneering airport region in striving towards climate neutrality? Discover the Green Deal Manifesto of the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Area' on 12th May 2021.