Ongoing Projects
Duration: 2022-
How are we doing? Annual review of Finn’s mental landscape
"How are we doing?" is E2 Research's own annual review of Finn’s values and attitudes. With this review, E2 Research serves decision-makers who make significant choices in politics, administration, businesses, and organizations. The information helps identify societal sensitivities and anticipate changes before they become headline news.
Duration: 2023–2024
Metsä ja me - Research Project
Metsä ja Me (The Forest and Us) research project examines the future of the forest sector from the perspective of employment and labour shortages. The research project provides information that will help the forest sector to address the problem of labour shortages and support the attractiveness and success of the sector.
Funders: E2 Research, MTK Foundation, Kainuu Regional Council, and Palkasaajasäätiö
Duration: 2019-2022 (2025)
Just Food Transition - Tackling Inequalities on the Way to a Sustainable, Climate-Smart and Just Food System (JUST FOOD)
JUST FOOD project studies ways to transition to a climate-smart and healthy food system in a sustainable, acceptable, and just manner.
Funders: Strategic Research Council (SRC) of the Academy of Finland; JUST FOOD is part of the six-year FOOD programme (2019–2025)
Partners: Coordinated by the Finnish Environment Institute SYKE, the cross-disciplinary project consortium includes the University of Jyväskylä, E2 Research, Natural Resources Institute Finland LUKE, the National Institute for Health and Welfare THL, and the Centre for Development and Environment of the University of Bern, Switzerland.
Previous Projects
Duration: 2022
Ukrainians in Finland
The Ukrainians in Finland 2022 survey provides information on what Ukrainians who have fled their country think about their lives. Based on statistical and interview data, it also sheds light on the views of professionals working with refugees about the situation of Ukrainians and their service needs.
Partners: Ministry of the Interior and Sitra
Duration: 2022–2023
Crisis Resilience of Employers in The Agricultural and Horticultural Sector and the Adaptation of Ukrainian Seasonal Workers to Finland
The project examines the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine on Ukrainian seasonal workers and their families in Finland and on the farm owners employing them.
Funders: MTK's Foundation
Partners: Töitä Suomesta työvoimapalvelut Oy
Duration: 2021–2023
The International Talent Finland Research Project
In the International Talent Finland Research Project, we will inquire how to attract international talents to take part in building the country.
Funders: Confederation of Finnish industries (EK), Technology Industries of Finland, Kunta- ja hyvinvointialuetyönantajat KT, KEVA, Tekniikan Akateemiset, Industrial Employees TP, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland, Business Finland, and the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, and Oulu
Duration: 2021–2023
Ruokavarma - Vulnerabilities in the Finnish Food System
The project explores the inter-dependencies within the Finnish food system and their role as a source of vulnerability and suggests solutions for improving our food system’s sustainability and resilience.
Funders: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland/ Makera
Partners: University of Turku's Finland Futures Research Centre, Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics
Duration: 2020–2021
Inter-Generational Concerns and Strengths II: Institutions and the Citizen – Changing Relationship
Sub-study II “Institutions and the Citizen – Changing Relationship” focuses on the structural factors of the welfare state and examines the relationship between citizens and key institutions. The study examines whether there are differences between generations in the meanings and trust associated with institutions.
Partners: The Finnish Pension Alliance TELA, Association of Finnish Municipalities, and Sitra
Duration: 2020 –2022
Inter-Generational Concerns and Strengths
The project examines whether young and middle-aged people's views on working life and the future of the welfare state align. The project consists of three sub-studies.
Partners: Sub-study I: Industrial Employees TP, Finnish Paper Workers' Union, The Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL, Trade Union Pro, and Service Union United PAM Sub-study II: The Finnish Pension Alliance TELA, Association of Finnish Municipalities, and Sitra Sub-study III: Ministry of Education and Culture, Svenska kulturfonden, STTK ry, The Finnish Pension Alliance TELA, City of Oulu, Univerisity of Oulu, City of Vaasa, Vaasan seudun Kehitys Oy VASEK, Väinö Tanner Foundation, and Finnish Cultural Foundation's South Ostrobothnia Regional Fund and in collaboration with Vaasan Setlementti, The Student Union of the University of Vaasa (VYY), Wasa Innovation Center, and Åbo Akademi.
Duration: 2020–2021
Smoother Everyday Life, the Better Quality of Life (SAPE) – The State Of Sustainable Development In Rural Areas
The research project SAPE assesses the state of sustainable development in rural areas in Finland. We examine the role, visibility, and presence of rural areas in the national sustainable development policies and analyse the targets for sustainable development in the strategies of regions, communities, and villages.
Funders: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland/Makera
Partners: Pellervo Economic Research PTT, Village Action Association of Finland
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the generally crisis-shadowed operating environment have increased the need for E2 Research's interdisciplinary knowledge. Information addressing the resilience of individuals and societies in times of crisis helps assess what to prepare for in Finland and how problems can be prevented. Sustainability and fairness in the food system are integral parts of this theme.