Urban climate policy and the Nordic potential for carbon neutrality – the case study of city of Helsinki
Urban climate policy and the Nordic potential for carbon neutrality – the case study of city of Helsinki

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to discuss urban climate policies, with a special focus on Helsinki, the fast growing capital of Finland. The precondition for the study is that metropolitan areas in Finland hold a central place for national climate policies due to their population and economic impact. The case study proves that the city, which had disadvantageous conditions for climate solutions in the early 90’s, has successfully remodelled its approach and presently joins the group of world cities declaring carbon neutrality in coming years. The change was possible due to a favourable political climate, a multistakeholder and inclusive approach, public involvement, and the correlation between public and private initiatives. The study is based on statistical data, institutional analysis, and a comparison of the strategic documents of the city of Helsinki in the area of climate planning.

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