The State Treasury organizes monthly, open-to-all “Törmäämö” morning sessions on Teams (in Finnish). The MUST project will participate on March 13th from 8–9 am in a Törmäämö session that will examine the role of administration in a multispecies just society.
Join the discussion examining the central role of administration in a multispecies just transition and the future of nature in Finland. In the Törmäämö session, researchers Valtteri Aaltonen and Kari Jalonen will present the results of the MUST research project, which shed light on the responsibility and key role of municipalities, regions, and central government in combating biodiversity loss and strengthening societal resilience. The event will describe recent examples of successful work at different administrative levels and pave the way for coordinated actions for the benefit of nature and our societies.
We emphasize in the event that biodiversity loss requires fast and effective measures, as it not only disrupts the balance of systems favorable to the planet’s diverse life but also the sustainability of the economy. We will cover how budgetary issues and financial incentives at different administrative levels, such as the METSO program for forest protection and the HELMI habitat program, can create the prerequisites for a just transition. We will also discuss how existing legislation and various educational initiatives can support local biodiversity and its protection.
Everyone is welcome to Törmäämö. We now specifically challenge employees of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Ministry of the Environment, and their subordinate agencies, as well as representatives of regions and municipalities, to participate in the discussion. A just future where people live as part of multispecies nature is an opportunity for meaningful collaboration that should be seized. Come along and participate in the discussion aimed at finding common solutions and creating pressure for change.
Don’t stand on the sidelines—be part of the change!
More information can be found on the State Treasury’s website.
