Tag: Environment
Cultural environment
Vantaa City Museum hires two researchers of built heritage and one archaeologist. You can ask them questions about protection and management of the cultural environment.
Declaration by Finland’s six largest cities on the promotion of the national sustainable development road map
The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its goals enable a horizontal examination of the future challenges and functions of cities.
Environmental permits and notifications
Permits for matters under the Environmental Protection Act, Waste Act, Water Act, Section 161 a of the Land Use and Building Act, Land Extraction Act and the environmental protection provisions of the City of Vantaa.
Environmental health notifications
You can report activities under the Food Act and Health Protection Act primarily through the online Ilppa service or in the Oma Vantaa service. A public event notification must be made using a PDF form.
Knowhow and involvement – children and the young to participate in making more sustainable food culture
The goal of the project is to increase eating percentages while simultaneously diminishing Meal Services’ carbon footprint, as well as to teach children and the young the principles of sustainable lifestyles.
Eco-School
Eco-School is a sustainable development programme for day care centres, schools and educational institutes as well as providers of youth recreational activities.
Climate action in Vantaa
Vantaa has set itself the goal of being a carbon-neutral city in 2030. The city’s resource-smart roadmap dictates Vantaa's environmental goals.
Environment and nature
Vantaa wants to be a carbon-neutral city where natural resources are used sparingly. As the local environmental authority, Vantaa provides environmental permits and monitors food safety.
Permits and announcements
Various permits are required to perform different activities in the municipality. Vantaa issues permits in its area for such activities as construction, event organisation, restaurant operations and the sale of tobacco products.
Urban Environment Department Customer Service
The Urban Environment Customer Service gives advice on matters such as town planning, construction and maps.