City of Turku

21/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 21/08/2024 15:01

Join the Turku Climate Forum!

Now in its sixth year, the Turku Climate Forum continues to support the city's ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2029. Turku is proud to be part of the European Union's mission of 100 climate-neutral cities, leading the way toward a carbon-neutral Europe by 2050.

This year's forum will explore the strategies and funding required to build carbon-neutral cities across Europe. What financial resources are available for the green transition? What are the key challenges Turku faces, and what investments are needed to overcome them?

Program

Keynote Speech

  • Patrick Child, Deputy Director-General for Environment and Mission Manager for the 100 Climate-Neutral Cities, European Commission

City of Turku's Climate Work Overview

  • Risto Veivo, Climate Director, City of Turku

Panel Discussion: Funding and Creating Carbon-Neutral Cities and Europe

  • Minna Arve, Mayor, City of Turku
  • Li Andersson, Member of the European Parliament (GUE/NGL, Left)
  • Marko Joas, Vice-Rector, Åbo Akademi
  • Jaani Pietikäinen, Head of Finland Office, European Investment Bank Group

Vision for City Development and Investments for 2030

  • Timo Hintsanen, Director of Urban Planning, City of Turku

Business Contributions to a Carbon-Neutral Turku: Examples from Climate Partners

  • Niklas Österlund, CEO, Turku Cooperative Society TOK
  • Anna Hakala, Communications Manager, Meyer Turku
  • Petteri Rinne, CEO, OP Turku Region

Youth Perspective

  • Valtteri Suvanto, Youth Council Representative, City of Turku

Following the forum, join us for a cocktail reception and networking session from 16:30 to 17:00.

Moderator: Anna Ståhle, No Drama
Program Language: Finnish (with simultaneous English interpretation)

Participation Details

The Europe Forum takes place from August 28 to 30 at the Turku City Theater. Participation is free, but in-person attendance requires prior registration, with limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. All events can be followed online without registration.

For more information, registration, and the full event program, visit www.europeforum.fi.