10.10.2022
Iida Hyvärinen, Chair of the Regional Youth Regional Assembly: young people are affected by climate issues
Iida Hyvärinen, Chairman of the Northern Ostrobothnia Youth Council, is looking forward to her position of trust in the Northern Ostrobothnia Climate Action Advisory Board. He says that he discussed with the members of the youth council about young people's suggestions for climate work in the county. "We have discussed issues such as increasing public transport routes, carbon sinks and agriculture as carbon sequestration," says Iida Hyvärinen.
According to Hyvärisen, climate issues affect young people a lot and are also discussed outside of meetings. "We are interested in what kind of planet we leave behind and what kind of planet we leave for future generations," Iida sums up.
The task of the Advisory Board for Climate Work in Northern Ostrobothnia is to guide the formation of regional climate and energy targets. The Advisory Board monitors its operating environment, promotes the promotion of strategic objectives and monitors their implementation. The tasks of the Advisory Board also include promoting interaction and cooperation on climate issues in the region.
From the perspective of the near future, Hyvärinen highlights the importance of wind power in Northern Ostrobothnia. “Windpower is an asset to us”, he explains.
Hyvärinen also reminds us of the geographical scope of Northern Ostrobothnia. This is explained, for example, by a survey conducted for the Youth Council, which charted young people's thoughts on what is the most beloved nature in their own municipality. “Forests, water bodies, swamps, greenery, rivers and good opportunities for outdoor activities were highlighted in the responses. Of course, it should also be taken into account in climate work that municipalities are different in the province.”
Hyvärinen expects energy issues to feature prominently in the Northern Ostrobothnia Climate Action Advisory Board. “Will we say that, at the moment and in the near future, young people’s concerns are focused on energy issues,” Iida says.
The second term of office of the Advisory Board for Climate Work in Northern Ostrobothnia has been appointed for 2022-2025. Jussi Ylitalo, Chairman of the Regional Government of Northern Ostrobothnia, chairs the Advisory Board and Ritva Isomäki, Senior Specialist at the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia, serves as secretary. The Advisory Board cooperates closely with the Canemure project of Oulu University of Applied Sciences.
