Posts by Angeliki Vourdakis
What does a stronger Europe actually require? Demos Helsinki’s comments on the State of the Union.
Drawing on three EU-funded research projects, we examine the tensions behind von der Leyen’s State of the Union address. Technological sovereignty risks deepening the dependencies it aims to reduce; climate resilience requires funding architecture that lets mitigation and adaptation reinforce each other; and Europe’s strength cannot be measured by economic indicators alone. A stronger Europe, we argue, depends less on ambition than on governance capable of delivering it.
Read MoreThe next frontier for circularity is governance
For cross-cutting policy issues, like the transition to circularity, Demos Helsinki has developed a model that works: beating uncertainty through action, empowering relevant stakeholders with autonomy in problem solving, building a shared coordination structure, and adapting through learning what works. The model has been proven to move the circularity agenda forward, despite its complexity and fluctuating political significance.
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Initial comments on the European Commission’s Affordable Housing Plan
Housing must be made affordable while protecting the ecological systems on which we all depend. The EU could lead this transformation but it requires new ways of thinking about policy, governance, and action.
Read MoreA time to build – shaping the next generation of public institutions
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.
Read MoreDemos Helsinki at COP28: Developing skills for the workforce of the future
What skills are essential for a transition to a net-zero world? How can governments and businesses go beyond anticipating a green transition and actually building one? What are truly “transformational green skills”? Demos Helsinki will host a discussion at COP28 to explore these questions, inviting a cross-sectoral panel of…
Read MoreThe big “how”: New ways to govern industrial policy
Effective governance is crucial in the face of uncertainty, not only to resolve problems of coordination but to carve out long-term strategies that don’t risk other crucial societal objectives. We share a series of methodologies specifically designed for coordinating industrial policy despite strategic uncertainty.
Read MoreSosiaali- ja terveydenhuolto ekologisesti kestäväksi – esimerkit maailmalta näyttävät miten se tapahtuu
Jos maailman terveydenhuoltosektori olisi maa, olisi se planeetan viidenneksi suurin kasvihuonekaasupäästöjen aiheuttaja. Suomessakin sosiaali- ja terveydenhuolto (sote) aiheuttaa merkittävän määrän päästöjä ja jätettä, mutta näiden vähentämistä ei meillä ohjata kansallisesti. Blogissa EKO SOTE-hankkeen asiantuntijat esittelevät kansainvälisiä esimerkkejä ekologisesti kestävän soten ohjauksesta. Marinin hallitusohjelman tavoite, että Suomi on hiilineutraali vuoteen…
Read MoreFor a wellbeing economy, we need to transform governance
The wellbeing economy offers a new framework for governance, with wellbeing as the core objective for policy. Despite its potential, governments struggle to integrate wellbeing into governance effectively. Demos Helsinki’s work identifies key principles – participation, evidence, measurement, and long-term investments – to bridge the gap between purpose and practice, shaping a governance framework that places human and planetary wellbeing at the heart of economic strategy.
Read MoreTieteellinen neuvonantajaryhmä tukemaan Demos Helsingin tutkimustoimintaa
Ajatushautomo Demos Helsingille on nimitetty tieteellinen neuvonantajaryhmä vahvistamaan Demoksella tehtävän tieteellisen tutkimuksen vaikuttavuutta. Neuvonantajaryhmän jäsenet ovat kestävän muotoilun professori Idil Gaziulusoy Aalto-yliopistosta, sukupuolentutkimuksen professori Anu Koivunen Turun yliopistosta, taloussosiologian ja digitaalisen yhteiskuntatutkimuksen professori Vili Lehdonvirta Oxfordin yliopiston Oxford Internet Institutesta sekä kestävyystieteen professori Christopher Raymond Helsingin yliopistosta. Ohjausryhmän puheenjohtajana toimii…
Read MoreAcademic Advisory Board to support Demos Helsinki’s research activities
An Academic Advisory Board has been appointed to Demos Helsinki to strengthen the impact of its scientific research activities. In 2023, Demos Research Institute will have 12 ongoing scientific research projects, four of which will also have an interaction role. The members of the Advisory Board are Professor of Sustainable…
Read MoreWhat is the role of business when the rest of the world is changing?
Businesses must redefine their societal purpose to address today’s complex challenges. Companies are urged to radically transform their supply chains, invest in new markets, and embrace activism. Yet, many still cling to outdated roles in society. It’s time to ask: can business remain unchanged while the world rapidly evolves?
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