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Cities help curb overconsumption

Finland is a welfare state, but also a world champion in overconsumption. The goal of green growth is to reduce the conflict between the economy and the environment. Cities play a crucial role in this, writes Professor Heikki Hiilamo.

Why do we need nature to stay healthy?

Humans need a diverse nature to stay healthy. Contact with rich biodiversity strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of diseases.

Everyday mobility choices – joy and health with every step

2025 is dedicated to sustainable mobility in Lahti and Päijät-Häme: with minor changes, we can all move more sustainably.

Good or bad feelings from food?

Talking about food often evokes emotions, as it is closely linked to our personal experiences. Health and environmental impact are essential parts of this narrative.

Vegetables made easy for everyone’s plate

Increasing vegetable consumption is a critical goal in Lahti's daycare and school meal services.

Lahti will be climate neutral in the coming years

One thing is sure: Lahti remains committed to a climate-neutral future. According to the latest emissions forecast, the goal could be achieved by 2028.

Lahti will be nature positive by 2030

Why is Lahti's nature target important, and how does it relate to both local and global challenges?

The beauty of nature in a new light

How to evolve our concept of beauty to be more sustainable? Will a perfectly maintained golf course seem bleak when we understand how impoverished an ecosystem it is?

Design gives shape to environmental goals

Lahti, a city known for its environmental and design achievements, has long adhered to an approach where design and environmental awareness go hand in hand.

Understanding aesthetics in the era of climate change calls for philosophical approaches

What aesthetics means in the era of climate change? Would it be easier to answer if one first thinks what physics means in the same era? From a philosophical perspective, both ideas are fascinatingly perplexing. In a practical sense, also philosophical aesthetics is influenced by numerous environmental changes that affect research questions and methods.

By recycling our materals we conserve natural resources

Environmental coordinator Jenni Rahkonen explains how everyone can contribute to a more sustainable future and why it's so important.

We can achieve nature positivity only through collaboration

In Lahti, we have started working towards a nature-positive life. Is the term new to you? Let's take a closer look at what starting this work entails.

Year for Nature

The upcoming year in Lahti is dedicated to nature. We aim to highlight the significance of nature and invite everyone to contribute to the well-being of the environment.

Towards greener playgrounds – ideas from a virtual tour of Lahti’s playgrounds

Contact with nature is important for the development of children's immune system and holistic well-being. Nature-inspired playground design can significantly increase children's interaction with the natural environment.

Hanna Haveri seisoo syksyisessä järvimaisemassa

Well-being from environmental action

Why are we not leading healthier and more environmentally friendly lives when we know perfectly well how to do it? There are areas in all our lives where improvements can be made to create a better, healthier existence for both us and the planet.

Working together towards a living environment that promotes well-being

We are all experts when it comes to our hometown and living environment. We know what works and what needs fixing. We know what our favourite places are and why.

Nature is also good for young people

Nature affects my moods. Whenever I feel frustrated or angry at home, I go out. I find a quiet place where I can clear my head for a moment.

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