In Autumn 2023, for 4 months, I had the opportunity to be a part of the Akordi team as a research intern for my bachelor’s thesis. The Akordi Team welcomed me with open arms into their office in Helsinki and introduced me to their work in public policy mediation. Starting from scratch, knowing quite little […]
Today, December 13th, 2023, marks the official 10th anniversary of Akordi Oy. On this special occasion, join us as we delve into the story of how Akordi came to be, drawing on the experiences of co-founders Jonna Kangasoja and Lasse Peltonen. The pivotal encounter, which many years later led to the inception of Akordi, took […]
The Merenkurkku or Kvarken Archipelago sits between the Finnish and Swedish mainlands, separating the Bothnian Bay from the Bothnian Sea. The string of islands houses a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but the area has been continuously plagued by a history of conflict between local Swedish-speaking communities and environmental administration officials. To address the pressing need […]
While the green transition presents many economic and social opportunities for Finland, the negative impacts of green transition projects should not be underestimated. Replacing fossil-fuels with greener forms of energy requires major structural changes, and the implementation of green transition projects have had and will continue have major effects on land use, nature, and humans. […]