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Research interests
M. Sc. Minna Halonen, works as a researcher in the Future-proof societies team at VTT. Her core competencies are qualitative and participatory methods of foresight, as well as the processes of building shared understanding which she has applied in research projects and client assignments in a number of subject areas. Halonen's key interest is in developing and supporting the foresight capacity of organizations and individuals by combining foresight and educational science expertise.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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MANAGE-AI: Managing socially sustainable digital and AI transformation by the means of co-evaluation between technology developer and user organizations
Merisalo, M. (Manager), Tuominen, T. (Participant), Leväsluoto, J. (Participant), Sigfrids, A. (Participant), Halonen, M. (Participant), Martins, J. (Participant), Saari, E. (Manager), Känsälä, M. (Participant) & Immonen, J. (Participant)
1/06/25 → 31/05/28
Project: Business Finland project
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REPower-CEST: Clean Energy System Transition (REPower-CEST)
Similä, L. (Manager), Koljonen, T. (Participant), Lindroos, T. J. (Participant), Halonen, M. (Participant), Koponen, K. (Participant), Aittoniemi, E. (Participant), Ala-Juusela, M. (Participant), Cole, C. (Participant), Correia, S. (Participant), Eerolainen, L. (Participant), Forsström, J. (Participant), Gutierrez, A. W. (Participant), Hiltunen, P. (Participant), Ikonen, J.-P. (Participant), Ikäheimo, J. (Participant), Jasiunas, J. (Participant), Jokinen, T. (Participant), Järnefelt, V. (Participant), Kanto, T. (Participant), Karlsson, T. (Participant), Kirppu, H. (Participant), Koreneff, G. (Participant), Kurki, S. (Participant), Lauhkonen, A. (Participant), Lehtilä, A. (Participant), Markkanen, J. (Participant), Niemi, A. (Participant), Rämä, M. (Participant), Sassi, J. (Participant), Sundqvist, H. (Participant), Vainikainen, S. (Participant), Vainio, T. (Participant), Åkerman, M. (Participant) & Åman, R. (Participant)
1/01/24 → 30/06/26
Project: Finnish government project
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FORGING: Forum for Emerging Enabling Technologies in Support to the Digital and Green Transitions through Value Sensitive Innovations
Kurki, S. (Manager), Halonen, M. (Participant), Saari, H. (Participant) & Martins, J. (Participant)
1/10/22 → 30/09/25
Project: EU project
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Tulevaisuustaajuus-työpajamenetelmän arviointitutkimus
Halonen, M. (Manager), Hyytinen, K.-M. (Participant) & Kurki, S. (Participant)
2/08/21 → 30/08/22
Project: Research
Research output
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From futures awareness to shaping the food system: Relational foundations of young people's future-oriented agency
Tuominen, T., Seisto, A., Halonen, M., Huuhanmäki, J. & Kurki, S., Dec 2025, In: Futures. 174, 103697.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Kansallisen energia- ja ilmastopolitiikan uudet toimet ja skenaariot (KEITO) – pitkän aikavälin ilmastosuunnitelman taustaselvitys
Koljonen, T., Silfver, T., Soimakallio, S., Kivinen, M., Aakkula, J., Haakana, M., Halonen, M., Halttu, K., Hirvelä, H., Kurki, S., Lehtilä, A., Lehtonen, H., Markkanen, J., Mutanen, A., Niemistö, J., Similä, L., Sundqvist, H., Vainio, T., Viitanen, J. & Vikfors, S., 2025, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 161 p. (VTT Technology; No. 443).Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Aikuisopiskelijat matkalla tulevaisuuksiin: tulevaisuussuhteen muutoksen havainnointia tulevaisuusohjauksen opinnoissa
Halonen, M. & Ollila, J., 2024, In: Futura. 2024, 2, p. 13-22Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Evaluation of futures frequency method: Approach and main results
Halonen, M., Hyytinen, K. & Kurki, S., 1 Jun 2024, In: New Directions for Evaluation. 2024, 182, p. 13-29Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Transformatiivinen tulevaisuustyö - mitä se on ja miten sitä voidaan tavoitella? Pääkirjoitus
Ketonen-Oksi, S., Halonen, M. & Minkkinen, M., Jun 2024, In: Futura. 43, 2, p. 2-3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific
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Activities
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Tulevaisuutta oppimassa – Tulevaisuuskoulutuksia opettajille ja ohjaajille
Halonen, M. (Speaker)
11 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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Bridging Anticipation and Strategic Planning: Case of Forward-Looking Reform in a Finnish University of Applied Sciences
Halonen, M. (Speaker), Kurki, S. (Speaker) & Hyytinen, K.-M. (Contributor)
1 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
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Futura (Journal)
Halonen, M. (Member of editorial board)
2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial work
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Futura (Journal)
Halonen, M. (Reviewer)
2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Miten voimistaa tulevaisuuslihaksia? Tulevaisuustaidoista tulevaisuusresilienssiä
Halonen, M. (Speaker)
15 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
Press/Media
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Eri alat kokoontuivat pohtimaan Suomen puhtaan siirtymän tulevaisuutta pitkässä juoksussa
Halonen, M., Koljonen, T. & Soimakallio, S.
10/02/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Tulevaisuuskestävä osallisuus edellyttää avoimuutta, osaamista ja rakenteita
Lähteenmäki-Smith, K., Tuominen, T., Halonen, M. & Leväsluoto, J.
28/03/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Inclusive decision-making requires openness, expertise and structures
Lähteenmäki-Smith, K., Tuominen, T., Halonen, M. & Leväsluoto, J.
28/03/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Kahdeksan tulevaisuustaitoa, joiden treenaaminen kasvattaa tulevaisuusresilienssiä
1/06/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Eight future skills that build futures resilience
1/06/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media