Science-Policy Dialogue in Ecological Sustainability Crises: Case Finland

Join us for a discussion on science-policy interactions in addressing ecological sustainability crises, with a specific focus on best practices from Finland. This open session at the Sustainability, Research and Innovation Congress 2024 is hosted by the Finnish Ministry of the Environment and the Forum for Environmental Information.

What: Science-Policy Dialogue in Ecological Sustainability Crises, Open session at SRI Congress 2024
When: 10 June 2024 at 1:30 - 3:00 PM 
Where: Otakaari 1 (Undergraduate Centre, Aalto University)

Our open session explores Finland's approach to science-policy interactions amidst ecological sustainability crises and transitions. The session is part of the 2024 Sustainability, Research & Innovation (SRI) Congress, which will be held in Helsinki and Espoo, Finland, from June 10-14. Read more about the Congress from link below.

• Sustainability, Research & Innovation (SRI) Congress

Agenda Highlights

• Keynote Presentation: Science-Policy Landscape for Sustainability Transition

Laura Höijer, Research Director, Ministry of the Environment

• Panel Discussion: Reflections and Future Directions for Science-Policy Dialogue

Ryong Kim, Head of Programme, Sustainability Transitions, European Environment Agency
Salla Saastamoinen, Deputy Director General, Joint Research Centre, European Comission
Markku Ollikainen, Professor Emeritus, former Chair, Finnish Climate Science Panel
Eeva Primmer, Research Director, Finnish Environment Institute
Donald J. Wuebbles, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois

This session is not only an opportunity to gain insights into Finland's science-policy interface in ecological sustainability but also a platform for exchanging ideas and best practices in science-policy collaborations. The session is designed for policy representatives, professionals in boundary organizations, and researchers interested in ecological sustainability and science-policy dialogues.

Link to join the session

• Open Access Session | 2024 Sustainability, Research & Innovation (SRI) Congress

More information

Johanna Riitakorpi
Executive Director, Forum for Environmental Information
[email protected]