A multi-perspective advisory group supports our work in anticipating and resolving green transition conflicts

This week, we met with our new advisory group, whose members often sit on opposite sides of the negotiating table. At the meeting, experienced experts from different sectors discussed how we could best scale up and establish Akordi’s proven procedures at the national level.

With the support of the advisory group for the scaling up our work in anticipating and resolving conflicts in the green transition, we aim to

  • take into account the concrete challenges and opportunities in different regions and industries,
  • bring together the perspectives of different sectors, right-holders, and stakeholders so that the challenges of the acceptance of the green transition can be resolved fairly,
  • and scale up the practices based on joint problem-solving by the parties involved, and embed them in national practices.

It was great to see that the advisors recognized the importance of our work and were happy to support it. We are very grateful to have such a pluralistic and influential group of experts and their valuable input. We look forward to continuing our collaboration!

Advisors:

Angelique Irjala | City of Kristinestad
Arto Hietaniemi | University of Eastern Finland
Hanna Halmeenpää | The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation
Hannele Pokka
Heidi Paalatie | Renewables Finland
Jenni Hunnakko | MTK Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners
Johanna Kentala-Lehtonen | The Prime Minister’s Office
Joonas Söderholm | City of Oulu
Laura Höijer | Ministry of the Environment of Finland
Mats Brandt | Regional Council of Ostrobothnia
Mila Segervall | City of Kristinestad
Minna Ojanperä | Confederation of Finnish Industries
Outi Kuittinen | RELEX Foundation
Sanna Hast | Reindeer Herders’ Association
Sanna Jylhä | Ministry of the Environment of Finland
Tapani Veistola | The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation
Taru Tujunen
Teppo Säkkinen | Chambers of Commerce
Tiina Sanila-Aikio
Touko Sipiläinen | Greenpeace Finland
Tuuli Orasmaa | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland