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Finns’ biodiversity footprint calculated for the first time – Important step forward in combating biodiversity loss 

For the first time ever, a comprehensive calculation reveals that almost half of Finns’ biodiversity footprint is caused by food consumption. The impact is largely external to Finland, stemming from international supply chains of goods and services.
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Use of digital applications in healthcare – reimbursement experiment launched

A pilot project led by DigiFinland is investigating how digital applications could be integrated into the health insurance reimbursement system in Finland.
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Sitra to significantly increase funding for solutions that renew Finland

Sitra aims to support growth, well-being and innovation in the Finnish economy with EUR 15 million in annual funding.
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Trust in others and society strong in Finland, but security of the world raises concerns – President Stubb listened to secondary school students’ views on security

The conversation between the President and students built on insights gathered with the Polis platform.

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  1. The potential of artificial intelligence in impact-oriented expert work – lessons learned from Sitra’s experiments

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  2. WCEF2025 summary is ready—see what you may have missed!

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  3. Sitra boosts the use of proactive methods in healthcare and social services in four projects

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  4. How to use IF* in futures work

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  5. Weak Signals 2025: A Magazine from the year 2046

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  6. Use of digital applications in healthcare – reimbursement experiment launched

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  7. Sitra’s statement on the European Commission’s Apply AI Strategy

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  8. Harnessing innovation to cut red tape: Three steps for the European Union

    blogs International programmes

  9. Finns’ biodiversity footprint calculated for the first time – Important step forward in combating biodiversity loss 

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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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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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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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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.

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Sitra’s responsible investment review 2024

Cover of WCEF2025 summary report cover with the map of Latin America, a bird, circles, buildings and plants.
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WCEF2025 Summary Report

The 9th World Circular Economy Forum in Brazil on 13-16 May 2025.
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IF*

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Digital product passport playbook

Playbook for implementing the digital product passport (in Finnish).
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