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EU must boost a single market of cybersecurity to protect healthcare

Europe’s cybersecurity resilience can be improved by accelerating the free movement of cybersecurity services and products, a new Sitra report suggests.

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Year 2024: Sitra underwent a major reform – focus returns to accelerating Finland’s sustainable growth

The strategy approved in the summer of 2024 marked the most significant transformation at Sitra in decades. The Future Fund’s activities and organisation were restructured to meet the ambitious new goals. Sitra’s work and its results are presented in the annual report and financial statements for 2024.

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Top circular economy event tackles rising material scarcity

The ninth non-profit World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF2025), taking place 13–16 May in São Paulo, Brazil, gathers reformers of economies to share the world’s best circular solutions.

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Six municipalities involved residents in financial planning: citizens’ panels supported decision-makers in making choices in challenging situations

We found that citizens’ informed participation strengthens the decision-making capacity of municipalities, supports their self-government and increase people’s trust in government.

Kuvassa tulevaisuuskolmioita sekä sukeltajia.

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New foresight review reveals the overall picture of the transformation of the security environment

Sitra’s foresight review provides a shared situational and future picture to support societal debate and decision-making regarding the transformation of the security environment and the current changes.

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EU must boost a single market of cybersecurity to protect healthcare

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A new online course supports AI literacy and clarifies EU regulations

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Top circular economy event tackles rising material scarcity

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Year 2024: Sitra underwent a major reform – focus returns to accelerating Finland’s sustainable growth

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Six municipalities involved residents in financial planning: citizens’ panels supported decision-makers in making choices in challenging situations

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Sitra opens a new funding call: integrating the health benefits of nature into daily life in Finland

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New foresight review reveals the overall picture of the transformation of the security environment

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EU: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

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Enabel: Inclusive growth

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The most important event on the circular economy kicks off in São Paulo, Brazil on 13 May!

Get to know the programme and sign up for free online participation

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World Circular Economy Forum 2025

São Paulo, Tuesday – Friday, May 13 – May 16

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Top circular economy event tackles rising material scarcity

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A new report proposes the EU to harness circularity and sustainable resource management to safeguard the clean energy transition

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UN-compiled circular economy toolbox helps countries accelerate their Nationally Determined Contributions

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Circular solutions can halt biodiversity loss – The food and agriculture sector can make the largest contribution

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A guide to help any country create a national circular economy road map

Solving global challenges

Sitra is dedicated to addressing societal challenges that shape our world. See how we work internationally.

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Democracy and polarisation

Strengthening Finland’s well-being requires a functioning democracy. Where can we find solutions for reforming democracy, strengthening inclusion and preventing polarisation?

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Citizens´ initiatives in Finland and Estonia

Data and AI

Better utilisation of data and artificial intelligence is key to promoting Finland’s well-being and accelerating sustainable economic growth. How do we solve the challenges and seize the opportunities data and AI offer?

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Foresight

Sitra produces long-term foresight data in anticipation of the future. In addition, we aim to support Finnish society in interpreting and making use of this data. This work will help decision-makers, companies, communities and individuals, to prepare for the future.

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Megatrends

Societal training

Sitra aims to boost the ability of Finnish decision-makers and change-makers to deal jointly with the key social challenges and opportunities of the future. The objective of our training function is to generate new ideas and new solutions. Our activities aim to create learning environments that enable thinking about and developing things together.

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Sustainability transition

The life, well-being and economy of Finns fully depend on nature. How can we change the way we operate so that we build a good life, successful business and sustainable public finances within the limits of nature’s carrying capacity?

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Putting nature at the heart of the European Green Deal

Building a better future for the European Union

We must now have the courage to look far into the future. How will the European Union solve its current and future challenges and seize opportunities? Decision-makers, check out the Finnish Future Fund’s proposals for building a better Europe.