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Low-carbon built environment programme
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The investment aims at accelerating the development and adoption of low-carbon solutions (such as operating models, products, materials) in the built environment. 

The measure contributes to climate change mitigation and promotes a low-carbon and circular economy, focussing on research and innovation, technology transfer and cooperation between research, business and local government.

Business Finland has funded more than 60 projects with around EUR 30 million. The projects will be completed by the end of 2025.

The cycling project, which started in early 2023, aims to reduce the traffic-related carbon dioxide emissions by increasing cycling and walking. During the project, Vaasa will build about 50 kilometers of high-quality walking and cycling paths, connecting different city districts to the city center.