CLC Forest theme group meeting
21.8.2023 at 14:00-15.30
Topic: EU carbon certification system – status and the current potential in developing carbon markets in EU.
More detailed program will be updated closer to the meeting.
-Co-create suggestions for financial instruments and incentives that support the scaling of circular economy business models (Possible policy briefs)
-Support circular economy via ICT applications and big data
Facilitator: Juha Turkki, juha.turkki(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
-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
-Revise ICT applications in the Industrial roadmaps (possible policy brief)
-Identify and develop circular economy applications in data
Facilitator: Jouni Keronen, CLC, jouni.keronen(a)clc.fi
-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
-Benchmark and gather experiences and solutions for climate-related compensation and benefits
Chair: TBD
Facilitator: Senni Raunio, CLC, senni.raunio(a)clc.fi
-“What’s next for climate reporting in 2022”-series with international media outlets
-Climate change mitigation training for journalists
Chair and Facilitator: Kari Mokko, Development Director, CLC kari.mokko(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
-Identify the development needs for marine, aviation and rail transportation
-Learn and propose solutions for market mechanisms (ETS etc) to accelerate development of low carbon transport sector
-Learn and drive development of direct and indirect electrification of the transport sector, including heavy traffic and road infrastructure as well as the development of hydrogen, biofuels and other alternative sustainable fuels.
Chair: Heikki Liimatainen, Associate Professor, Tampere University heikki.liimatainen(a)tuni.fi
Facilitator: Minttu Liuhto, CLC, minttu.liuhto(a)clc.fi
-To follow climate and energy policy initiatives on EU and Finnish/Nordic level
-Policy briefs and statements for the EU and Finnish/Nordic climate policy initiatives
-Present views on how climate neutrality should be addressed in government budget together with Finance theme group
-Development of market-based policies to enhance climate friendly development in different sectors
Chair and Facilitator: Juha Turkki, Development Director, CLC juha.turkki(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