Entries by Taika Tikkanen

Nordic Cooperation for a Just Transition to Hydrogen

Finland, Sweden, and Norway face similar challenges regarding land use conflicts and the social acceptability of large-scale hydrogen projects, as well as the new energy production and electricity distribution needs associated with them. These shared challenges are valuable to address and discuss collectively. At the Nordic Collaboration for EU Transition event during Hydrogen Week in […]

Akordi’s New Year’s Resolution

At the start of the year, it’s common to think about priorities so that it’s easier to focus on those things you really want to spend your limited time on. At Akordi we have chosen the key themes we want to focus on this year. Green Transition projects are among the biggest opportunities for economic […]

The Origin Story of Akordi

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 […]

Assessing Conflicts surrounding Merenkurkku Nature Conservation

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 […]

Akordi X Puistokatu4: Case Wind Power in Reindeer Herding Areas

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. […]