Better engagement to foster trust and acceptable solutions in the green transition
Akordi’s new publication focuses on how to build acceptance for green investments and the transition as a whole, particularly through high-quality engagement timed for the early stages of project development.
The publication provides answers to frequently asked questions:
- What do the challenges and skill needs of engagement look like from the perspective of field actors?
- What steps support effective engagement?
- How could a project developer improve their engagement efforts?
- How can a municipality improve engagement in the planning process?
- In what kinds of situations is it advisable to seek the help of an independent facilitator?
In the publication, we also describe two case examples in which Akordi, in the role of an independent facilitator/mediator, has assisted parties in handling challenging situations and defusing tensions: 1) Solar power project in Loviisa – How can EIA procedures address local needs? and 2) Hydrogen plant project in Kristiinankaupunki – Taking nature values into account as part of project planning.
Read the publication (in Finnish): Arminen, E., Banafa, T., Kangasoja, J., Luoma, E., Tikkanen, T. & Turunen, J-P. (2026). Paremmalla vuorovaikutuksella kohti luottamusta ja hyväksyttäviä ratkaisuja vihreässä siirtymässä. Akordi Oy publications.
The publication is part of our Scaling up the work in anticipating and resolving conflicts in the green transition initiative, supported by the TAH and RELEX Foundations.
