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In Imagining Change Through Science – Demos Helsinki Research Encounters, we explored how science and research have shaped societal change.
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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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Drawing on almost five years of Cities Mission implementation, Demos Helsinki and its partners from Dark Matter Labs and the Mission Board argue that mission governance has reached policy readiness. Its mechanisms have been tested, its governance infrastructure is in place, and it offers a transferable model for delivering on EU strategic priorities at scale.
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Finland managed the Covid-19 pandemic comparatively well. Yet the longer the crisis lasted, the more visible the limits of the governance system became. This brief examines what a prolonged crisis revealed about institutional strength, societal vulnerabilities, and the kind of governance future crises demand.
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Decades of low growth in Finland may be a symptom of a weakened capacity for renewal inside organisations, including the country’s top businesses. In this report, we explore the role that Finnish companies play in the current growth environment and document what business leaders think should be done next. We conclude with key recommendations for boards and executive teams to create the conditions for a renewed purpose in business, one that fits the current Finnish context and reveals underused capacity for renewal.
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There is no Spoon – Wellbeing in the Age of Wicked Problems
August 25, 2011
This is the age of lifestyle. And that has turned our problems wicked. Human behaviour has become the prime focus of all production, design and politics. In humans, we believe, lies the solutions to wicked problems. We invite you for a lecture series in Wicked Problems: Wednesday 24th August 13:15…
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Back to school – Five free lectures on the future of our civilisation
August 19, 2011
Demos Helsinki has five excellent lectures to help you to focus on what really matters. The talks are in english. Also please notice the different locations of the events. ——————————————————————————————————————– Molly Scott Cato: Green Economics Tuesday, August 23rd at 17:30-19:30 Molly Scott Cato! Welcome to the public presentation by Molly…
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Children and youth on the move
June 5, 2011
Exercise is one of the most important pillars of happiness and wellbeing. The Finnish national organisation for youth exercise Nuori Suomi asked Demos Helsinki to reflect on the kind of society where children and youngsters experience more of the enjoyment and utility that exercise brings. A new direction for youth…
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