30 agent members from different fields work at Puistokatu 4 with solution-oriented approach for an ecologically sustainable future at the heart of their work. The agent members work on the second floor of Puistokatu 4.
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“We act as a neutral party in environmental conflicts and an expert in multilateral negotiations. We have acted as mediator in around 100 processes concerning the environment and the use of natural resources. A few examples: natural resource planning for the Sámi homeland, the update of the management plan for the wolf population in Finland, facilitating a Nordic cormorant working group, and the resolution of forest disputes between the state and environmental organisations.”
“Metsäliike and its associated project Lusto, where I work as a training coordinator, exist to protect acutely threatened natural forests and accelerate the sustainable development of Finland’s forest sector. In this project, our multidisciplinary working group will disseminate research knowledge to the forest activist field and engage researchers, experts and artists to build the capacity of the movement. We act as a bridge between academia, the ecologically oriented art world and those involved in more direct action.”
“Climate Move is a movement that provides low-threshold tools and community engagement to promote ambitious and socially just climate policies. We have around 20 active volunteers, with a few dozen more occasional participants. We share information on climate issues and influence climate policy by actively engaging with decision-makers. We also provide expertise and advocacy opportunities and work closely with other climate movements through marches, social media campaigns and concepts.”
“A key part of our business is the organic cultivation of herbs. We will be developing our regenerative cultivation methods in the coming years to further improve the soil microbiome. We will also begin to systematically measure the impact of regenerative farming on carbon sequestration. As part of our product development, we also want to study the active ingredients in plant extracts and how the soil microbiome affects plant nutrients.”
“I work in a global NGO that promotes corporate climate action in line with the Paris Agreement. In my role, I am responsible for the development of GHG accounting and target setting in the buildings sector. The sector accounts for over one-third of global emissions and energy consumption, and the floor area is expected to grow further in the future. Therefore, reducing emissions throughout the lifecycle of buildings and extending their lifespan are key in our efforts toward living within planetary boundaries.”
“We developed alternative plans for urban forest disputes in Finland. The primary purpose of the alternative plans is to empower residents in planning and to protect forests – they are a tool to defend local nature. The plans will be the subject of participatory workshops and presentations, bringing together residents, decision-makers and planners. We aim to enrich the urban planning debate with solutions that lead to a more inhabitant-centred and diverse city with a place for forests.”
”We are a collective of creative practioners with a systems change agenda, working to accelerate sustainability transformation by bridging the creativity gap. Our approach integrates creative and strategic design methods with a systemic, futures-oriented perspective, deeply informed by sustainability research. We believe that by expanding imagination and creative agency, we can unlock transformative pathways toward regenerative and just futures.”
“As a documentary film director, I combine the knowledge provided by research with artistic expression. My films are characterized by acceptance and appreciation, whether it concerns humans or other creatures of nature. Recently, I’ve been diving into the essence of the Baltic Sea and its care, as well as living in interaction with nature. My film ‘Fabulous Cow Ladies’, completed in 2024, is a half-hour forest bath that tells the story of three cows living in a forest pasture. Filming in nature seems to have become my new dogma.”
“Halton Ventures invests in startup companies, innovations, and investment funds that improve the sustainability of built environments. We are a family business and the responsible owner of Halton Group, an indoor air solution company. I am the CEO of Halton Ventures as well as a green energy transition researcher with a PhD in Environmental Policy. By working in the intersections of finance, business, and research, I hope to contribute to a more sustainable society and drive long-term system change.”
“I work as an independent graphic designer with a focus on visual identity, publication and exhibition design. I also work as a project teacher at Aalto ARTs in the departments of design and visual commmunication design. At Puistokatu I work especially on a project related to building conservation and my artistic research on cyanobacteria. I am part of the SEAS collective, which aims to promote the multi-species well-being of archipelago.”
“As an art educator I develop multidisciplinary teaching materials and workshops for Evolution in Action in the University of Jyväskylä. I am also working on ecological and social transition as part of the Mustarinda Association based in Kainuu, promoting the connection between science and art. My work as an art educator has recently been guided by thoughts about the dwindling biodiversity of forests, but also by the importance of seeking joy and finding a common denominator.”
“I am a sustainability expert committed to guiding organizations with strategic sustainability solutions and impactful communication. I facilitate sustainability strategies by using design methods and craft sustainability reports and communications. My services always account for the boundaries of the planet and people. Rather than resorting to greenwashing or empty rhetoric, I help companies focus on meaningful, tangible actions.”
“I’m a sustainability advisor and co-founder at GRO. Our mission is to advance sustainable business practices within planetary boundaries. We offer tailored sustainability services, including strategy development, in-depth analysis, implementation, and communication support. We also inspire and support other organizations to adopt bolder sustainability actions through presentations and workshops.”
“I bring cultural understanding to participatory processes of sustainability transformation and draw on my extensive research expertise on cultural heritage and cultural meanings. Furthermore, I will apply my experience as a trainer, coach, speaker, consultant and facilitator to promote the good life within planetary boundaries. I am also happy to assist organisations in stakeholder outreach, project proposal clarification and communication.”
“I work on projects that promote the circular economy in Finland. I am also Vice-Chairman of the Board of Ensto, which promotes sustainable electricity distribution. Ensto enables sustainable electricity distribution by building critical community infrastructure that contributes to the green energy transition. I also serve on the board of a building industry company and in two investment companies.”
“I’m developing two animated films for giant screens in science centers — one on bioluminescence & molecular biology (supported by 3 Nobel laureates) and one on space with the creators of SolarBalls (1B+ YouTube views). With a background in global kids’ media, my current work aims to blend storytelling, science, and business. I’m passionate about food system sustainability and gaming, and love bikes, sailing, and cooking.”
“I run Atlan, a venture studio focused on building nature-tech companies. We collaborate with research institutions and other innovators to create impactful and profitable ventures that contribute to a sustainable future. Our goal is to demonstrate that investing in environmentally conscious companies can also yield strong financial returns.”
“For the last 40 years, the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has investigated and campaigned against environmental crime and abuse. I work in EIA’s Climate Programme, which is seeking to reduce emissions of climate super-pollutants including methane, nitrous oxide (N2O) and fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases). As a Climate Campaigner, I advocate internationally to reduce emissions of N2O and to strengthen controls on F-gases, with a particular focus on the Montreal Protocol.”
“I have been exploring interaction, radical empathy and questions of consumerism in my artistic work for almost 20 years. I am currently creating a new work dealing with interspecies communication. In addition, I am writing and preparing a participatory audio essay that continues the theme of my work at the Helsinki Biennial, ‘It Occurred to Me, But a Bit Too Late’. In this work, the human species is released into the wild to test and imagine the bodies of bird species.”
“I am a curious optimist and entrepreneur. I help changemakers create impactful change, shifting from merely reducing the negative impacts of human activities to holistically regenerating the planet, communities and individuals. I also coach those seeking a new direction in their lives. In my work, I combine leadership experience, coaching skills, business acumen, and expertise in sustainable development and societal advocacy.”
“Ashoka is a global network of changemakers and social entrepreneurs with the vision ‘Everyone’s a Changemaker’. Our network is made up of nearly 4000 social entrepreneurs from over 90 countries who are developing innovative solutions to our most pressing problems. We work across sectors, with partners including large corporations, foundations and individuals, bringing them together to solve the most pressing problems of our time.”
“The purpose of RELEX Foundation, founded in 2022, is to foster biodiversity, mitigate climate change and promote equity. We fund actors working for a better future for all organisms. We also support our partners in other ways such as by offering the expertise of our networks at their disposal. I work on Puistokatu to build this new foundation and lead its grant making and other collaborations.”
“I am an art curator at the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR), University of Helsinki. My practice combines arts, multidisciplinary environmental research and nature experiences. The activities are mainly based at Hyytiälä Forest Station, where the permanent Periferia – Forest Art Lab art exhibition was opened in 2023. Through my curatorial work, I catalyse creative thinking and experiences related to nature and scientific research, and promote dialogue between artists and scientists internationally.”
“We are a non-profit foundation that aims to strengthen democracy, trust and social resilience. We organise dialogues that aim to discuss social issues in a constructive and equal way. The importance of discussing a socially, ecologically and economically sustainable future is reflected in our themes for debate and in our partnerships. Currently, our partners include organisations such as the Finnish Broadcasting Corporation Yle, the Guides and Scouts of Finland and the Nordic Council of Ministers.”
“The Finnish Animal Rights Law Society, founded in 2018, advocates for the fundamental rights of non-human animals. We have drafted a proposal on what constitutional rights for animals could look like in Finland, which was submitted to Parliament as a citizens’ initiative in 2023. Our work is always guided by the perspective of animals. Our activities include advocacy, dialogue with decision-makers and stakeholders, as well as education, research, and publishing.”
“I am one of the founders of Matter. Matter makes strategic business development respectful of planetary boundaries. We help companies create thriving businesses for the future. I am also one of the founders of the international D4CR network. D4CR puts the rights of children and future generations at the heart of decision-making and planning. My work combines sustainability, strategic business, systems and future thinking, people insight, leadership and behaviour change.”
“I am a journalist, shifting to freelancing. At core, my work is about popularising and mainstreaming sustainability subjects as well as participating in and polyvocalising public discussion about sustainability through journalism. I aim at shining a light on the different elements of environmental crises and to deepen understanding of the reader about interconnectedness and the big picture. In my previous texts, I have touched upon collateral effects of environmental crises and social agency.”
“I am a strategy and foresight expert with a passion for developing sustainable business practices. My background in management consulting provides me with a valuable perspective on the changes required in business models for the sustainability transition. Through my company, Framtid, I offer services to create responsibility strategies and plan systemic changes to advance the sustainability transition.”
“Our aim is to promote grassroot environmental protection, sustainable development and support projects and actors that promote them. We are currently implementing a grant project funded by the Kone Foundation called Metsän vuoro, which supports environmental activists in Finland. By supporting activism, we want to raise the level of the Finnish environmental and climate debate and highlight key environmental policy grievances.”
