Strategy
At the Finnish Environment Institute, we offer strong expertise and independent information on global phenomena such as climate change, biodiversity loss, overconsumption, pollution, and eutrophication.
Our strategy for 2026–2030
The strategy of the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) for 2026–2030 consists of our vision, mission statement, values, objectives, prerequisites for transformation and ways of operating that guide all our activities.
Vision: Sustainability transformation!
Climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution – the triple planetary crisis calls for solutions.
Mission statement
The Finnish Environment Institute supports the building of a sustainable society with research, information and services.
Our values
- Fairness, responsibility and a sense of community
- The intrinsic value of nature
- Courage to succeed, but also to fail
- Integrity and reliability
Impacting objectives
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A climate-neutral energy system saving nature
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A nature-positive food system reducing harmful load into water
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Circular, environmentally friendly production systems
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Climate- and nature-smart land use and built environment systems
Enabling objectives
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Capable and motivated staff and comprehensive financial management
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Transformative strategic partnering and communication
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Data-driven management, data governance and the sustainable use of artificial intelligence as success factors
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Innovative solutions from a unique environmental information value chain
Prerequisites for transformation
- Justice and legitimacy
- Economic sustainability
- Security and resilience
- Policy coherence
Ways of operating
- Cross-cutting and solution-oriented approaches
- Foresight and risk management
- National and international collaboration
- Ambition in impact
More information
Leif Schulman
Director general
Contact: Laura Hautalampi, Executive assistant, +358 29 525 1129, forename.surname@syke.fi