Introduction

Helsinki University Centre for Environment HENVI was founded in the spring 2008 when Helsinki University Environmental Research Centre HERC and the network of environmental studies merged. HENVI is an umbrella organisation within the university. It concentrates on environmental research and teaching. In addition HENVI organises seminars, science days and interactive events.

HENVIs goal is to be an active actor in a society. HENVI actively follows and promotes topical environmental research and raises important issues to public awareness. HENVI also develops new forms of fundraising. HENVI collaborates with environmental administration, research institutes and other interest groups both nationally and internationally.

HENVI employs a coordinator of environmental research and a university lecturer in environmental studies. HENVI is lead by a steering committee accompanied by the environmental scientific board. In addition HENVI has an advisory board representing interest groups and partners. Altogether 40 researchers and teachers take part in the functions of HENVI.