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Lahti’s Planetary Prescription featured in scientific journal The Lancet

Lahti’s Planetary Prescription experiment is praised in The Lancet for being visionary and making planetary health real at the local level.

Lahti residents unite against climate change

Climate Campaigners project launches a climate app. Residents can do something for the environment together playfully and sustainably - and help the city of Lahti to reach its climate goals faster.

Barefoot forest walks by doctor’s orders – Finnish city tests planetary healthcare

Finland’s pioneering environmental city, Lahti has been the first to implement the concept of planetary health as a part of healthcare.

Lahti is full of energy expertise

The world is trying to take a green energy leap. As Finland's leading environmental city Lahti has a lot of expertise for a good take-off in that direction.

Lahti reopened design workstations in the middle of a forest

Lahti encourages its residents to enjoy the calming effect of nature and reintroduces the Viita-workstations for public use at the city’s nature and recreational sites.

Fazer’s xylitol factory in Lahti has started its operations

Fazer’s xylitol factory in Lahti has started its operations – the plant is the only one in the world to make xylitol from oat hulls.

Lahti has been selected as one of Europe’s 100 forerunner cities

European Green Capital 2021 and a leading environmental city Lahti is involved in the EU Comission’s 100 Climate-neutral and Smart Cities Mission. Participating cities will receive tailored support for the drafting and implementing of a climate agreement.

UNESCO Global Geopark designation to Salpausselkä Geopark

The outstanding Salpausselkä Geopark area is designated as an official UNESCO Global Geopark. The UNESCO label recognizes a geological heritage of international significance.

Far-reaching impact through Lahti’s Green Capital year

The 2021 European Green Capital year has strengthened Lahti’s position as an internationally pioneering city in environmental matters, intensified cooperation in the region, encouraged the achievement of environmental objectives and made a positive contribution to the city’s reputation.

Villu Jaanisoo implements two works of art in Lahti to celebrate the European Green Capital of the Year

To celebrate the European Green Capital of the Year 2021, Lahti will receive an impressive pair of sculptures. Villu Jaanisoo, a sculptor known for his public works and the utilisation of recycled materials, was selected as the implementer from a group of renowned artists.