Topics:
1. European Green New Deal and ICT.
2. Circular economy, climate change and ICT
-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