Local Agenda 21 in Helsinki
Helsinki's local agenda process has alongside the plan preparation includedmany citizen-initiated activities, including the implementation of more than 150 small-scale local sustainability projects with financial support from the municipality. These projects have been based on voluntary work by a large number of associations and interested citizens.
Description
According to the Finnish National Commission on Sustainable
Development, the general principle of sustainable development is
that each state carries the primary responsibility for the
cultural, social and economic well-being of its people. Sustainable
development represents a challenge in terms of co-operationat the
global, regional and local (e.g. municipal) level. Ensuring
sustainable development is also the responsibility of every
individual.
Sustainable development is a continuous, guided process of societal
change at global, regional and local levels, aimed at providing
every opportunity to present and future generations to live a good
life. The concept of sustainable development includes the
functional dimensions of ecological, socio-economic andcultural
sustainability.
Helsinki's local agenda process has alongside the plan
preparation included many citizen-initiated activities, including
the implementation of more than 150 small-scale local
sustainability projects with financial support from the
municipality. These projects have been based on voluntary work by a
large number of associations and interested citizens.
Contact info
City of Helsinki, Environment Centre
Mr. Kari
Silfverberg
Publication date
1/5/2002