At the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council, we initiate important regional development projects. We find and bring together the most suitable partners and financiers for projects born out of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme. Naturally, we also implement projects using our own resources.
CIRCULANDIA – towards a circular food system
The Helsinki-Uusimaa Region is participating in the CIRCULANDIA project, which develops circular economy-based food systems, together with 35 European organizations.
CIRCULANDIA – towards a circular food system
European Circular Innovation Valley
In partnership with leading European innovation valleys, Helsinki-Uusimaa is carrying out the project European Circular Innovation Valley, the ECIV. The ECIV project aims to build Europe’s largest circular economy innovation ecosystem, driving sustainable development and collaboration across the continent.
European Circular Innovation Valley
KOPPI: Regional home bases – supporting and piloting the green deal in circular economy
The regions of Helsinki-Uusimaa and Pirkanmaa will be focusing on assisting municipalities in setting and achieving objectives for circular economy.
KOPPI: Regional home bases – supporting and piloting the green deal in circular economy
Lumomaa – Boosting Regional Nature Credit Markets
The Regional Councils of Helsinki-Uusimaa, Central Finland and Ostrobothnia, together with Valonia, representing Southwest Finland, and the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), will collaborate from 2026 to 2028 to establish nature value markets in the regions.
Lumomaa – Boosting Regional Nature Credit Markets
Regions4Climate − Adaptation solutions to climate change
The project Regions4Climate is producing comprehensive adaptation solutions to climate change. Helsinki-Uusimaa Region is strongly represented in project.
Regions4Climate − Adaptation solutions to climate change
Strategic Foresight Partnership project
The project aims at strengthening regional foresight competence, exchanging interregional foresight information and sharing best practices.
Strategic Foresight Partnership project
TRACER-X – Sustainable Transport Solutions Across City Borders
An international project is seeking innovative solutions to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from transport.
TRACER-X – Sustainable Transport Solutions Across City Borders
TwinReg – Cooperation across the Gulf of Finland
TwinReg is a joint project between the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council and the Union of Harju County Municipalities in Estonia. The project aims to strengthen strategic planning and cooperation in the Helsinki-Uusimaa–Harju twin region.
TwinReg – Cooperation across the Gulf of Finland
Previous Projects
This page include results and material from previous, internationally significant projects of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council to be used freely.
Previous Projects
Cooperating and networking for a future Helsinki-Uusimaa
We aim to create and be actively involved in various international partnerships.
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Cases
4.11.2026
A more efficient nutrient cycle and clean potato stocks – Interreg projects boost Finland’s food security
Domestic food production is a pillar of Finland's security of supply. However, the sector is challenged not only by geopolitical crises but by climate change and the need to reduce production emissions. The Interreg projects have responded to these challenges through international cooperation. Some of the project's focuses have been on promoting the use of recycled nutrients and reducing the nutrient load ending up in waterways.
News
26.10.2026
TwinReg strengthens cooperation between Helsinki-Uusimaa and Harju County
Through the TwinReg project, the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region and the Union of Harju County Municipalities have strengthened joint regional planning and explored solutions to everyday cross-border challenges. The project’s final seminar in Tallinn on 22 October brought together policymakers, regional development professionals, researchers, businesses and experts to discuss its findings and the future of cooperation.