Stakeholder engagement on key issues related to the establishment of a producer resposibility organization under the Wastewater Directive

The Ministry of the Environment is currently working on a project to prepare the amendments to national legislation required by the revised EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive. One significant change relates to the removal of micropollutants from wastewater and the coverage of the resulting costs…
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Interim review of the 2022–2027 natural resources plan for the Sámi homeland

Akordi facilitated an interim review of the 2022–2027 natural resources plan for the Sámi homeland in January 2026 in Inari.
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Capacity building for the local governance of mineral exploration and mining (CAMI)

Critical mineral exploration and mining are necessities for the green and digital transition. Municipalities can attract, direct, and restrict mining projects in many ways, but high-quality local governance requires successful policy choices and practical know-how on collaborative practices. Building…
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Building capacity for predicting and managing conflicts between wild animals and humans in Finland

The Natural Resources Institute Finland commissioned Akordi to develop conflict management between humans and wild animals in Finland. The work consisted of an initial round of contacts with administrative experts, an invitation-only workshop, and training for the SusiLIFE project. The work was based…
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Developing interaction between Luke and the large carnivore observers

The joint YTYKE project (Developing cooperation between actors to improve the quality and coverage of large carnivore observation data) between the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) and the Finnish Wildlife Agency aims to strengthen cooperation between different actors in the production of large…
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Scaling up the work in anticipating and resolving conflicts in the green transition

The TAH Foundation and the RELEX Foundation have joined forces to fund Akordi, a Helsinki based organization specialised in environmental collaboration and conflict resolution. The main objective of this year-long project launched in June 2025 is to roll out and scale tested and validated procedures…
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Situation assessment of the land use disputes over Joddböle area

At the request of the municipality of Inkoo, Akordi conducted a situation assessment in the summer of 2024 on the disputes surrounding the development of the Joddböle area. A coal-fired power plant previously operated in Joddböle, Inkoo. The area is now used for soil extraction and port operations.…
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Forum Virum pilot for Improving Collaboration in Clean Energy Projects

Akordi is participating in a cooperation project between Finland and Estonia, in which we are improving local-level collaboration in clean energy projects. During the summer of 2025, six pilots will address challenges common to Finland and Estonia as part of Forum Virium's FinEst Twins project. In…
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Strategic stakeholder collaboration trainings for green transition projects

In year 2025, Akordi offers six different course implementations that delve into stakeholder collaboration as a strategic element of a clean transition project, the principles of negotiated cooperation and conflict anticipation, and the implementation of strategic interaction in clean transition projects.…
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Planning and facilitating Biodiversea project’s workshop

Akordi will be a facilitator for the Biodiversea LIFE IP workshop on marine restoration in April 2025. The working group preparing the workshop includes Metsähallitus Nature Services, Åbo Akademi University, the Natural Resources Institute Finland and the Ministry of the Environment. The aim of…
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Facilitating Priodiversity LIFE project’s WP3 work

Akordi acts as a facilitator for the Priodiversity LIFE project's WP3 site selection working group in autumn 2024 and early 2025.
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State of play and promotion of the Water protection programme with stakeholders

Akordi provides the Ministry of Environment with an expert service for the organisation of workshops on monitoring and promotion of water and marine protection measures. The aim is to establish a common view with stakeholders of the implementation status of water and marine management plans and to…
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Towards results-based systems to mitigate diffuse emissions and promote biodiversity

Results-based models are an option for improving environmental performance. A prerequisite for their use is that impacts can be measured with sufficient accuracy and at reasonable cost. The preliminary study, carried out jointly by Antti Iho (University of Eastern Finland) and Akordi, examines different indicators that could be used in results-based measures for biodiversity, water protection and climate change mitigation and adaptation, and identifies limiting conditions for measurement.
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Study: The pace of the green transition and the quality of environmental procedures : how to combine streamlining, acceptability and environmental protection?

Reducing environmental regulation does not automatically streamline permitting processes, but can have the opposite effect. This is the conclusion of a legal study published by Akordi. Several legislative reforms based on the government's programme aim to speed up the passage of the Green Transition…
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Review: Offsetting the environmental and social impacts of energy projects

The question of how to manage and compensate for the adverse impacts of projects is crucial to the acceptability of the energy transition. The review published by Akordi presents the means identified in the literature to identify and compensate for the adverse effects of projects on nature and social…
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Interaction coaching for the Espoo City Planning Department

In the spring and fall of 2024, Akordi trains experts from City Planning Department of Espoo to meet residents, partners and decision-makers. The aim of the interaction coaching is to give Espoo's city planning experts tools for high-quality collaboration and coordinating perspectives. In addition,…
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Learn to lead cooperation – training for the Regional Council of Kymenlaakso

Akordi trained the personnel of the Regional Council of Kymenlaakso with the 'Learn to lead cooperation' training in April 2024. The training consisted of two days, during which the participants gained skills in cooperation between many actors and in planning and carrying out processes aimed at harmonizing…
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Implementation and support of the resident interaction of the local detailed plan in Sudentulli Nurmijärvi

Nurmijärvi municipality is preparing a local detailed plan for a data center in the Sudentulli area. The project has great economic and political significance for Nurmijärvi municipality. However, the project also has significant effects due to its size, which will probably cause concern in the neighborhood.…
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Interaction as part of the regional planning of wind power areas in Päijät-Häme

Akordi supports interaction related to wind power areas in the Päijät-Häme regional plan 2060 process.
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Study: The effectiveness and functionality of the Maritime Spatial Plan in promoting offshore wind power, and strengthening commitment to the Plan

Akordi is participating in a study commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment, which examines the legal background of maritime spatial planning and the current status of drawing up the Plans and their effectiveness.
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Learn to lead cooperation – training for the Finnish Maritime Spatial Planning Coordination Group

In 2023, the Regional Council of Southwest Finland ordered Akordi the "Learn to lead cooperation" training for the members of the Finnish Maritime Spatial Planning Coordination Group.
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Interaction strategy for the Carbon-neutral Helsinki Action Plan

Akordi made an interaction strategy for the extensive impact assessment of the traffic measures in the Carbon-neutral Helsinki Action Plan.
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JustH2Transit

The JustH2Transition consortium project is a research initiative whose goal is to support the transition to a hydrogen-based economy in Finland. The project is financed by the Strategic Research Council and is part of the Energy Solutions as Part of a Just Green Transition, JUST ENERGY, program. University…
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Tampere area vision for local train network

Plans to create a local train network for the Tampere urban area are underway. The need and interest for local trains has been identified in agreements on land use, housing and transport (MAL agreements), and in the Tampere region land use plan 2040.  Public transport development also aids the Tampere…
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Balancing Growth, Biodiversity, and Climate Goals in Tampere: A Comprehensive Assessment

Various international climate and nature strategies set targets for urban land use. However, attempting to harmonize the goals of growth, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation presents challenges due to potential conflicting interests. The City of Tampere commissioned Akordi to conduct…
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Preparing the Jyväskylä Urban Region for the MAL Agreement

In the summer and fall of 2020, the Jyväskylä urban region geared up for the land use, housing and transport (Maankäytön, asumisen ja liikenteen suunnittelukierros MAL) agreement negotiations. Prior to these discussions, municipalities within the urban region, led by the city of Jyväskylä, worked…
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Assessment of Collaboration Challenges in Vantaa City’s Service Network

Akordi conducted an in-depth situational analysis in the spring of 2023, mapping collaboration challenges relating to the service network in the City of Vantaa City. The primary emphasis of the analysis was to explore the difficulties in cooperation between the different responsible units and individuals…
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Enhancing Community Engagement and Project Launch for Helsinki’s West Harbor Expansion

Helsinki Port Ltd. is planning to expand the capacity of both the West Harbor, and a tunnel connection towards Länsiväylä. Akordi planned and facilitated two significant events related to the project designed to engage the local community. In September 2022, an informative resident interaction session…
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Building Common Ground – Wind Power in Reindeer Herding Areas

Akordi, partnering with the Finnish Wind Power Association and the Reindeer Herders’ Association, is conducting a study that delves into the impact of collaborative practices on the local acceptance of wind power in reindeer herding areas beyond the Sámi homeland.
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Fisheries Area Management and Conservation Plans: Conflicts and Opportunities

In 2022, the Finnish Fishermen’s Central Union commissioned Akordi to conduct a comprehensive study into the potential conflict scenarios highlighted in their recent report, including practical considerations for implementation.
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Development Work for Urban Planning in Nurmijärvi

Akordi assisted the city of Nurmijärvi by identifying and harmonizing diverse perspectives concerning the constraints and possibilities for urban planning development.
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“Learn to Lead” Collaboration Training for the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry commissioned Akordi to deliver the “Learn to Lead” collaboration and negotiation training for its staff.
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Stakeholder Engagement in the Preparation of Legislation on Environmental Objectives for Water Management and Deviations Therefrom

During 2023, a working group established by the Ministry of the Environment will prepare proposals for legislation on environmental objectives for water management and deviations therefrom. Specifically, these proposals concern the Act on the Organization of Water Management and Marine Management. The…
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A Workshop on the Accessibility Vision in Transportation

In March 2023, the Ministry of Transport and Communications and Traficom organized a stakeholder workshop focusing on the accessibility of transportation and digital services. In the workshop, providers of transportation services, representatives of disability and elderly organizations, users, and government authorities collaboratively deliberated on what would constitute a good vision for the accessibility of the transportation system and what aspects should be taken into consideration in the visioning process. Akordi designed and facilitated the event.
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Annual Seminar of the Water Restoration Network

The eighth annual seminar of the Water System Restoration Network was held as a webinar on the 27th and 28th of October, 2020. The themes of the seminar included fisheries management, migratory fish, watershed-based restoration, and networking.Akordi was involved in conducting public surveys during the seminars and workshops.
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Water System Restoration Training

Akordi recently gave a nation-wide Water System Restoration Training that took place between June 2021 and January 2022. The training was part of a larger project funded by the Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and aimed to update and enhance the expertise of professionals…
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