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Finnish arts education inspires action all over the Arctic

Inspiring children to be aware of climate change and its perils is a key aim of Green Actions, a Finnish project that involves schools and universities across the countries that make up the Arctic region.

Business & innovation Innovation

Finnish Aalto satellites make waves in space

At Aalto University in Helsinki, students have built two nanosatellites, both of which were recently launched into space. In the near future, numerous nanosatellites will provide a wealth of new information relevant to the environment, transport and business, including critical challenges such as climate change.

Business & innovation Webpick

From slope videos to a million-euro business

The story of Flatlight Creative House began with skateboarding in the early 2000s, as the company founder Miikka Niemi rolled behind his friends with a VHS camera on his shoulder.

Business & innovation Arctic

Finland and Arctic Council take aim at climate change

At a meeting in Alaska, Finland takes over from the US as chair of the Arctic Council at a critical moment for the environment and residents of the Arctic region.

Life & society Environment

Still saving Finland’s Saimaa ringed seal

In order to help the highly endangered Saimaa ringed seal, conservationists are harnessing the power of reality TV in the form of a live webcam.

Business & innovation Technology

Innovative space technology from Finland

Iceye, from Finland, is creating real-time radar imaging delivered from space via microsatellites. The technology has global potential.

Business & innovation Entrepreneurs

Pulled oats conquered Finland: The world is next

Finnish Gold&Green Foods developed a vegan meat alternative that could help mitigate climate change.

Life & society Wellbeing

Taking an icy plunge in Finnish waters

For many Finns, winter is the time for swimming in freezing water, in holes cut in the ice. There’s even a national championship. What on earth makes people want to do this?