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Demos Helsinki is currently involved in 14 Horizon Europe projects. From exploring the societal impacts of new technologies to tackling climate challenges, these projects reflect a growing demand for research that sparks systemic change. Discover how we are working across disciplines to shape fairer, more sustainable futures.
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These three research projects are: 1) Reducing polarisation via material participation (MaDem); 2) Coastal waters under pressure – safeguarding a healthy Gulf of Finland in a changing geopolitical and environmental landscape (CoWup); and 3) Safe Water for All (WaterFall).
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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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The European Democracy Shield is a timely and commendable initiative aimed at addressing the EU’s growing democratic challenges. However, it would benefit from a more human-centered approach focusing on citizen participation, civil society engagement, and more nuanced policies on digital regulation.
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This report shares how young people aged 14-19 helped shape Scotland’s Horizon Scanning through a participatory foresight process co-designed with Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament. It reveals insights on young people’s perspectives on topics such as climate, technology, democracy, and society more broadly, and shows how engaging them meaningfully can strengthen anticipatory governance. The methodology offers learnings and tools for governments seeking to embed long-term thinking into policy, and build trust and momentum towards shared large-scale goals.
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The answer isn’t less democracy, but more. New participatory and deliberative processes aimed at involving citizens in decision-making are gaining traction across Europe, but their long-term success depends on how well they are embedded into the public administration and society.
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1.5° — A life we can desire
November 12, 2021
To achieve a 1.5° life and reduce carbon emissions, we emphasize the importance of reimagining sustainable living as desirable and achievable. Our research highlights how cities, businesses, and individuals can contribute to a carbon-neutral future through systemic changes, regulation, and accessible products and services. Collaboration and imagination are key.
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The climate crisis is a governance crisis
November 10, 2021
Governance must evolve to effectively tackle the climate crisis. Current systems, rooted in the industrial era, are inadequate for addressing the scale of transformation required. Empowering individuals, ensuring coherence in climate action, and delivering meaningful policies are essential. Additionally, global collaboration and systemic change are critical for achieving sustainable solutions and addressing the climate emergency.
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The EU must develop new policies for the data economy
October 8, 2021
The European Union’s focus on digitalization Digitalization, continuously in progress, transforms the very fundamental structures of our economies and societies. On September 15, 2021, the European Commission published its State of the Union and, along with it, a Path to the Digital Decade. The EU wants “to be digitally…
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