Only together can we fight for a fair, sustainable, and joyful next era
Meet Demos Helsinki, a globally operating, independent think tank.
We build practical paths to fair, sustainable, and joyful societies.
Demos Helsinki is a globally operating, non-profit, and independent think tank that conducts research, creates new policy tools, and helps build capacities that instigate and sustain essential transitions. We collaborate with local and national governments, international organisations, civil society, and critical industries to create the tools that will define this pivotal moment in global history.
We help organisations of all kinds to lead societal transformations.
Building fair, sustainable, and joyful societies requires widespread effort. In our 20 years of experience, we bridge the gap between immediate interventions and long-term societal needs. Working with us, you can be sure that you ask the right questions and that the answers are backed by our research-based, kind, and passionate experts.
Building new and exciting capacities is one of the most long-term impact interventions that can turn organisations into a examples of a new era.
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Foresight is not just a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have for strengthening your societal relevance in a complex world.
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Cities can lead collective action. We help city leaders and administrations transform their governance, equipping them with the mindset, tools, and knowledge to address societal challenges.
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We are pleased to announce that the UNDP’s Istanbul Innovation Days (IID), taking place in March 2025, will focus on shaping the next generation of public institutions for a secure and prosperous world.
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Are you passionate about people matters? Are you looking to join an organisation committed to positive societal impact? Are you an experienced HR professional with the motivation to lead our People function? If yes, then maybe you are the person we are looking for to join us in leading societal transformation.
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The Circular Economy Green Deal is a novel Finnish steering instrument that catalyses collective action for systemic change towards circularity based on voluntary commitments. Demos Helsinki had the honour of leading the co-creative process that led to the creation of the Circular Economy Green Deal.
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What if green skills were more than technical expertise? The Green Skills Radar helps Finnish organisations integrate transformative mindsets and leadership into sustainability strategies. With tools for skill assessments and practical recommendations, it guides teams to navigate change, fostering adaptability and collaboration for a successful green transition.
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While Nordic countries earn their reputation as top performers in societal welfare, they are operating far beyond the thresholds of ecological sustainability. This finding comes from our evaluation of Nordic welfare performance through the lens of three highly distinct alternative welfare metrics. However, no country on Earth has yet managed…
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Collaborations
We are leading societal transformations with partners around the world.
Care, ageing, and how to amplify our imagination
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December 9, 2024
How do societies make most of the extraordinary good luck of ever-longer life expectancies? How can nations be strategic as they manage the huge demographic shifts of the years ahead? How do we handle the transition of care needed over the next few decades? Demos Helsinki Fellow, Sir Geoff Mulgan, is unpacking these questions below in a personal and cross-functional account.
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