The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme sets the direction for the region’s development over the coming years. The programme is called Helsinki-Uusimaa, a Region of Solutions – Pioneer in Finland, Forerunner in Europe.
The programme, covering the period 2026–2029, defines key development objectives and outlines a long-term vision for 2050: ‘The happiest, most innovative and environmentally smartest region in Europe.’ The programme’s three strategic priorities and their objectives support this vision.
Innovative Helsinki-Uusimaa
The Helsinki-Uusimaa Region is one of the most innovative regions in Europe and the most dynamic region in Finland.
Innovative Helsinki-Uusimaa
Environmentally Smart Helsinki-Uusimaa
Helsinki-Uusimaa is aiming at climate neutrality by the year of 2030, in line with the forerunner municipalities of the region. The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Climate Roadmap is the guideline for the climate work.
Environmentally Smart Helsinki-Uusimaa
Happy Helsinki-Uusimaa
Helsinki-Uusimaa aims to be the happiest region in Europe by 2050. This goal is set out in the Regional Programme, which also seeks to increase the employment rate to 80% by 2030.
Happy Helsinki-Uusimaa
Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme
The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme sets the direction for the region’s development over the coming years. The programme, covering the period 2026–2029, defines key development objectives and outlines a long-term vision for 2050.
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Helsinki-Uusimaa aims to become the happiest, most innovative and environmentally smartest region in Europe
The new regional programme is titled Helsinki-Uusimaa, a Region of Solutions – Pioneer in Finland, Forerunner in Europe. It sets out the region’s vision of becoming the happiest, most innovative and environmentally smartest region in Europe by 2050.