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The case study details Helsinki's exemplary use of it's underground spaces.

This cost-benefit analysis study was conducted within the CITYWATER project, which aimed to promote the implementation of water protection actions to improve the state of the local waters and the Baltic Sea. It consists of five case studies representing differing measures. The results show that investments in infrastructure such as wastewater treatment plants and port reception facilities, as well as in natural solutions such as stormwater wetland and agricultural buffer zones, result in significant reductions in nutrient loads.

This case study summarizes the results of a review of the policy-related users and uses of the environmental accounts compiled in a select group of developed countries.

Wood residues form Finland’s main source of bioenergy. About half of the country’s wood production is used for heat and power, either through district heating systems or through combined heat and power (CHP) plants. The most modern of these plants use fluidised bed technology to combust or gasify a...

The report Nordic Best Practices presents fifteen initiatives on the themes of Sustainable Buildings and Construction and Sustainable Food Systems. They are presented in a manner designed to facilitate a comparison of their respective strengths, key results, and novelty as well as to draw lessons learned of each particular case.

Nordsyn surveillance cooperation for green products intends to improve the efficiency of market surveillance of Ecodesign and energy labelling. Nordsyn ensures a fair and level playing field for the industry and protects consumers from inefficient products and misleading information. Nordsyn has started in 2013 for an initial two years period. After...

The greening of urban development is finally receiving increased attention. This is long overdue, as the globe’s burgeoning urban population is using ever more resources and energy, which intensifies environmental pressures. If the demands on the biosphere’s resources are not to exceed the limits of sustainability, major changes are needed...

The report Nordic Best Practices: Relevant for UNEP 10YFP of sustainable consumption and production presents nineteen initiatives on the themes of sustainable lifestyles and education and sustainable public procurement. They are presented in a manner designed to facilitate a comparison of their respective strengths, key results, and novelty as well as to draw lessons learned of each particular case.

North Karelia (NK) in Finland is a forerunner in the field of sustainable energy. Being a remote region with extremely cold winters, NK requires a lot of heating, but energy is expensive to import. In these conditions, the region’s vast wood reserves offer clear potential for fuel wood. In these...