-Climate change mitigation training for journalists

-Discuss and present proposals for effective carbon pricing​

-Present views on how climate neutrality should be addressed in government budget together with Policy theme group  ​

-Promote TCFD in Finland and the Nordics – give input to IFRS development

Chair and Facilitator: Timo Tyrväinen, Chief Economist, CLC timo(a)tyrvainen.eu

-Expand the use of Carbon footprint in EU based on the CLC policy brief​

-Expanding the use of Carbon handprint internationally

Chair: Tiina Pajula, Principal Scientist, VTT tiina.pajula(a)vtt.fi
Facilitator: Sari Siitonen, CLC, sari(a)clonet.fi

-Support the green growth in cities and regions ​

-Promote the use of carbon handprint manual in cities and regions in Finland and in EU

Chair: Suvi Häkämies, Gaia Consulting, suvi.hakamies(a)gaia.fi
Facilitator: Senni Raunio, CLC, senni.raunio(a)clc.fi

-Promote a holistic approach in the building sector including climate impacts from the the use and construction phase​

-Promote the use carbon footprint buildings as a part of energy performance certificate​

-Initiate the development of new design criteria for changing climate conditions – initiate a development project

Chair: Henrik Suikkanen, Lead of Sales, Demos henrik.suikkanen(a)demoshelsinki.fi
Facilitator: Senni Raunio, CLC, senni.raunio(a)clc.fi

-Understanding and advancing emission reduction potential in the agricultural sector and supporting appropriate strategies, policies and methods 

-Learning and promoting new sustainable food production technologies and innovations

-Promoting sustainable diets that are healthier and more climate friendly (respecting the planetary boundaries)

Chair: Matti Rihko, University of Turku, mrihko(a)utu.fi
Facilitator: Minttu Liuhto, CLC, minttu.liuhto(a)clc.fi

​-Develop demand based policies (Finnish and EU level) for hydrogen / P2X solutions (materials, fuels, fertilizers, proteins, etc.)​

-A separate P2X sub-group initiated this year​

-Develop vision and promote understanding of energy transmission networks and energy infrastructure in a carbon neutral society

Chair and Facilitator: Juha Turkki, Development Director, CLC juha.turkki(a)clc.fi

​-Drive and facilitate the development of forest-based carbon sequestration – biocarbon monitoring platform​

-Develop and propose incentives for technical carbon storage and material substitutions

Chair: Petteri Pihlajamäki, Director, Afry petteri.pihlajamaki(a)afry.com
Facilitator: Minttu Liuhto, CLC, minttu.liuhto(a)clc.fi

-Increase understanding on the health related societal and economic impacts of climate change​

-Promoting the benefits of health and environmental-friendly diets and finding ways to activate citizens on this ​

-Understanding of other climate-imposed health related risks, such as physical and mental health issues, risk of extreme natural hazards and biological threats (e.g. vector borne diseases) ​

-Propose Health to be addressed as part of Finnish climate plans

Facilitator: Specialist Minttu Liuhto, minttu.liuhto(a)clc.fi