POPclimate coordinates work that sets the steps for the region's climate goals - Towards carbon-neutral Northern Ostrobothnia - Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia

04.05.2021

POPclimate coordinates work that sets milestones for the region's climate goals - Towards carbon-neutral Northern Ostrobothnia

The POPclimate project, which coordinated the work on the climate road map for Northern Ostrobothnia, has ended.
The main result is that the county's climate goals and steps to implementation are defined
*Climate Roadmap for Northern Ostrobothnia 2021-2030 - Towards carbon-neutral Northern Ostrobothnia
*Northern Ostrobothnia Climate RoadMap 2021-2030 – Towards a carbon neutral Ostrobothnia

The provincial climate road map, based on the latest information and extensive interaction, was approved by the Provincial Government on 15 February 2021.

Work was steered by Advisory Board for Climate Work in Northern Ostrobothnia, chaired by Matias Ojalehto, together Towards carbon-neutral municipalities and provinces, Canemure, Regional Cooperation Groupwith n. 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/kehittaminen/omat-hankkeet/popilmasto/

A warm thank you to all who participated! Only by working together will we achieve our goals.
The project is over, the work continues!

The two-year POPclimate project ERDF funding granted by 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

Keywords:

Climate Roadmap, climate work, POPclimate

09.02.2024
Ten years of multidisciplinary organisation cooperation in Northern Ostrobothnia

In 2024, the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region celebrates its tenth year of operation. No special festivities are planned, but during the year we want to emphasise the effectiveness of the organisation's work even more strongly. “The role of the organisations of Northern Ostrobothnia in the development of the region and in promoting the well-being of the citizens of the municipality has been significantly strengthened year by year. In ten years, cooperation has intensified and effectiveness has increased", said Chair Esa Aunola at the meeting of the Organisational Advisory Board for Northern Ostrobothnia on 5 February. In particular, the importance of lobbying was highlighted in the discussion. There is a need for this, and cross-sectoral cooperation between organisations is a strength. During the jubilee year, we want to invest in advocacy in the work of the Advisory Board. The aim is to reach both decision-makers and citizens, and to highlight the work and results of organisations and also the Advisory Board in different forums. The programme includes meetings, negotiations, statements, a report on cooperation between municipal organisations and information on the Advisory Board's activities in different channels. The jubilee year is crowned by a traditional organisation award for a distinguished organisation operator. Its criteria and instructions for participation will be published at a later stage. Active participation in the development of the region is one of the key tasks of the Advisory Board. This meeting offered a new opportunity when the advisory board participated in a climate workshop organised by the Canemure project of Oulu University of Applied Sciences and the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region. The members of the Advisory Board were able to present measures for the climate work in Northern Ostrobothnia and share their own practical experiences. “Participation in the workshop was very active and a lot of ideas emerged. Their contribution was valuable to us and will help us understand the overall picture of climate work", said Ritva Isomäki, Senior Specialist for Climate Work at the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region. The ideas received will be used in updating the climate road map of the region. Its core idea is "Everything matters". In Northern Ostrobothnia, organisations and their work are also part of the solution. Additional information: Read more about the work of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region and its Meeting materials on the website of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region. For more information on the results of the climate workshop, please contact Ritva Isomäki, Senior Specialist at the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region (tel. +358 40 685 4026, ritva.isomaki@pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi). The chairman of the Advisory Board is Esa Aunola, Northern Ostrobothnia Village Regional Regional Assembly (tel. +358 40 551 3986 aunola@ppkylat.fi) and the secretary is Ilpo Tapaninen, Development Manager, Regional Regional Assembly of Northern Ostrobothnia (tel. +358 50 301 7546).

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 must also be taken into account in climate work that municipalities are different in the region.” Hyvärinen expects energy issues to be strongly present in the Northern Ostrobothnia climate work 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.

02.03.2021
A webinar on climate work in Northern Ostrobothnia will be held on 23 March at 9 a.m.

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

08.12.2020
In Northern Ostrobothnia, significant potential for reducing climate emissions in agriculture, energy use of peat and transport

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

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