University of Helsinki and Aalto University Collaborate for Finland’s COP30 Delegation

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(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki will join Finland’s pavilion at COP30, the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. In collaboration with Aalto University, the university will present a multidisciplinary group of professors whose expertise ranges from energy transition and sustainable digitalisation to climate justice and circular systems. The initiative, supported by the Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation, highlights the central role of science in tackling global climate challenges. Experts from the Atmospheric and Climate Competence Center (ACCC) will also participate. Finland’s pavilion will feature leading companies and institutions such as Nokia, Outokumpu, Sitra, Stora Enso, SYKE, and the cities of Helsinki and Tampere, showcasing Finland’s integrated approach to innovation and sustainability.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 10-Oct-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) will be held this November in Belém, Brazil, and the University of Helsinki will take part as a member of Finland’s national pavilion.

The Finland Pavilion will highlight how Finnish research institutions and companies are developing innovative, digital, and low-carbon solutions to address the climate crisis. Working in collaboration with Aalto University, the University of Helsinki will present a multidisciplinary team of professors whose areas of expertise include energy transition, sustainable digitalisation, climate justice and inclusion, land use, nature-based solutions, and circular economy systems.

A detailed overview of the participating researchers can be found in the delegation portfolio (PDF).

This partnership between the University of Helsinki and Aalto University underscores the importance of scientific research in shaping international climate policy and demonstrates both universities’ strong commitment to promoting global climate action. The joint effort has been made possible with support from the Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation.

Additionally, experts from the Atmospheric and Climate Competence Center (ACCC) will join the Finnish delegation at the pavilion.

The Finland Pavilion brings together a diverse range of organizations, including Nokia, Outokumpu, Sitra, Stora Enso, the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE), and the cities of Helsinki and Tampere. This collaboration exemplifies Finland’s approach of uniting science, innovation, and industry to drive the green transition and foster sustainable development on a global scale.

Beyond the pavilion, the University of Helsinki will also continue to contribute to the UN Climate Conference in its role as an official observer organization, reinforcing its active participation in international environmental dialogue.

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SOURCE: University of Helsinki