The POPclimate project, which coordinated the work on the climate road map for Northern Ostrobothnia, has ended. The main result is a climate roadmap for Northern Ostrobothnia 2021-2030 - Towards carbon-neutral Northern Ostrobothnia *Northern Ostrobothnia Climate RoadMap 2021-2030 - Towards a carbon neutral Ostrobothnia A climate roadmap that looks like a region and is based on the latest information and extensive interaction was approved by the Provincial Government on 15 February 2021. The work was steered by the Northern Ostrobothnia Advisory Board for Climate Work, chaired by Matias Ojalehto, together with Towards Carbon Neutral Municipalities and Regions, Canemure, in cooperation with the Regional Cooperation Group. The co-operation network created in the work will continue to operate even after the project. Seven key themes and a total of nearly 130 measures were identified for the implementation of the climate targets. These are implemented through cooperation. In the climate work of Northern Ostrobothnia, everything matters! The project produced extensive new information and strengthened cooperation. Read about the project's separate studies (Transport, Agriculture and the energy use of peat) and other results: https://www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi/development/own-projects/popclimate/ Warm thanks to everyone who participated! Only by working together will we achieve our goals. The project is over, the work continues! The two-year POPclimate project received ERDF funding from the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Northern Ostrobothnia. The project was implemented by the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia. Close cooperation was carried out with the Canemure project of Oulu University of Applied Sciences. Additional information: Project Manager Ritva Isomäki ritva.isomaki@pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi tel. +358 40 685 4026

On Tuesday 23 March, we will organise a webinar from 9 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. The title of the Teams event will be: The webinar, which focuses on the implementation and opportunities of the Climate Road Map, is open to everyone. Topical information on climate action in the region, sources of funding, opportunities for municipalities and a speech by young people on the 2030 Agenda. Welcome to join us! Programme: 9:00 Opening of the event Jussi Rämet, Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia 9:05 Climate Road Map of Northern Ostrobothnia, Ritva Isomäki, Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia 9:25 Financing opportunities for climate action: REACT EU funding and the Renewable and Skilled Finland 2021-2027 programme of EU regional and structural policy, Päivi Keisanen, Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia 9:45 The role of the ELY Centre in climate cooperation, Sanna Moilanen, Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Northern Ostrobothnia 10:05 The roles and opportunities of municipalities in climate work, Teemu Ulvi, Finnish Environment Institute 10:25 Climate action in Northern Ostrobothnia, Ritva Imppola and Eeva Suonperä, Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk) 10:40 Case example biogas: Sami Vinkki, Demeca Oy 11:00 Youth Agenda 2030 and climate work, Kalle Pyky 11:20 Wishes for future road map events, Outi Virkkula, Oamk 11.30 Closing of the event, Tuomo Pesola, Oamk Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia/ POPIlmasto project, Oulu University of Applied Sciences/ Canemure-towards carbon-neutral municipalities and counties project, Finnish Environment Institute/ Vitality for Northern Ostrobothnia with low-carbon and resource-wise solutions – VÄRE project. Further information: Ritva Isomäki ritva.isomaki@pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi tel. +358 40 6854026, Ritva Imppola ritva.imppola@oamk.fi tel. +358 40 5484024 Teemu Ulvi teemu.ulvi@syke.fi tel. +358 40 5717858

The three key themes of climate work in Northern Ostrobothnia are agriculture, peat energy use and transport. According to studies containing strong data and different scenario options, Northern Ostrobothnia has significant potential to reduce climate emissions. In agriculture, the aim is to continue to develop as carbon sequestration. The report contains numerical information on the sustainable use of agricultural bio-based fractions and side streams, the climate impacts of the measures, the cost and yield impacts, and the potential in Northern Ostrobothnia. Three alternative emission scenarios were prepared. The report was prepared by Ramboll Finland Oy. The transport study and the calculations made in it make it possible to assess the impact of the propulsion distribution of newly registered vehicles on CO2 emissions from road transport until 2040. The report was prepared by Sitowise Oy. The report on the energy use of peat examines how the energy use of peat and wood in the region will develop, what kind of impacts the development will have on the acquisition of wood biomass and supply chains, and on the greenhouse gas emissions of the region's energy production. The report was prepared by AFRY Management Consulting. The studies and the results obtained from them are used in the preparation of the climate road map for Northern Ostrobothnia. The work will be completed at the beginning of the year and the roadmap will be approved by the Regional Board at the February 2021 meeting. The reports can be downloaded from the POPclimate project website. Further information: Ritva Isomäki, Project Manager, tel. +358 40 685 4026, ritva.isomaki(at)pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi