Mediation

 

The establishment of the nature conservation area of the Kvarken archipelago is moving towards decision-making — A recent case study examines the stages and practices of the mediation process

The decree establishing the nature conservation area of the Kvarken archipelago was drafted at the local level between 2023 and 2025 as part of Finland’s most extensive nature conservation dispute resolution process assisted by an external, independent party. In the process supported by Akordi,…
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Collaborative problem-solving and effective interaction with the support of an independent party

On Tuesday, May 19, we organized our first Environmental Mediation Afternoon. The event, open to anyone interested, was structured around a topical case study—the resolution of disputes related to the establishment of the nature conservation area of the Kvarken archipelago. The topic was explored…
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Blog: The social acceptance of the green transition requires negotiated problem solving alongside the nature value market

The nature value market and biodiversity offsetting are currently widely discussed topics. Also in Akordi we have been working to find mutually acceptable and sustainable solutions to halt the nature loss. We have been helping various actors negotiate acceptable solutions to issues related to the sustainability…
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Kristiinankaupunki councilors discussing the prospects for a green transition with Akordi experts 17.6.2025

Significant funding to Akordi for anticipating and resolving green transition conflicts on the local level

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 funding allows Akordi to get out on the ground, and help municipalities, enterprises and local communities in finding fair…
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Establishing the nature conservation area of the Kvarken archipelago

The establishing process of the Kvarken archipelago nature conservation area has been Finland’s largest environmental conflict resolution process assisted by a neutral third party. Over the decades, deep tensions have developed between environmental administration and local actors in the Kvarken area.…
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The draft decree for establishing the nature conservation area of the Kvarken archipelago was finalised after a long conflict resolution process

The establishing process of the Kvarken archipelago nature conservation area has been Finland's largest environmental conflict resolution process assisted by a neutral third party. Today, on 25th of March, a working group of representatives appointed by the municipalities of the Kvarken archipelago…
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