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by Annika Rantala

---------- Forwarded message --------- *Sustainability Science Days 2019 – registration now open* [image: cid:image001.jpg@01D4E41E.8A00D850] We welcome you to participate in two days full of program on key questions o f sustainability, 9-10 May 2019 at the Sustainability Science Days. The thematic focus of the event is sustainable production and consumption, which is the Sustainable Development Goal # 12 where Finland’s performance, according to the SDG indicators, needs to be considerably improved. During the two-day event, this challenge will be approached via researcher-meets-practice dialogues and popular discussion events. Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) and Aalto Sustainability Hub (ASH) organize the conference jointly. The events are open and free, but registration is needed – do it now: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/90A9143491234EA2 *Full program and practical information* www.sustainabilitysciencedays.fi See also: Aalto event <https://www.aalto.fi/events/sustainability-science-days-2019-mak-ing-use-of…> <https://www.aalto.fi/events/sustainability-science-days-2019-mak-ing-use-of…> *Program overview* The Sustainable Science Days 2019 will start 9 May at Aalto campus in Otaniemi, Espoo with parallel sessions and keynote presentations by international guest speakers. The sessions include presentations from researchers and invited commentaries from representatives of practice. Scholarly debate with the audience is invited. In the evening, metro will take us from Otaniemi to Kaisaniemi, to the MEP panel. The second Day of Sustainability Science days 10 May focuses on the sustainability in university strategies and discussion on decreasing climate emissions of air travel, the event is in Finnish: Lentomatkustamisen vähentäminen ja ilmastokompensaatiot: ostettu omatunto vai suunta kohti hiilineutraaliutta? In addition, the Finnish SD-forum is gathering UNIFI´s working group and colleagues to share and discuss latest news of sustainability work in higher education. *DAY 1: Thursday, May 9, 2019 * *DAY 2: Friday, May 10, 2019 * *8.30 Making use of sustainability science* *Aalto University, Bachelor center, Otakaari 1, Espoo* Registration and coffee *8.30* *Sustainability in university strategies - Towards a new era* *University of Helsinki, **Language **centre, Fabianinkatu 26, Helsinki * Coffee served *9.00-9.20 Opening of the event* *Prof. Minna Halme*, Director of Aalto Sustainability Hub *Prof. Anne Toppinen*, Director of HELSUS *9.00-12.00 Sustainability in university strategies* Keynotes and panel with university leaders, e.g. CEO *Laura Tucker* Wishi Times Higher Education´s new SDG Impact ranking. Session is moderated by Vice president* Tom Böhling*, UH and *Liisa Rohweder, *WWF Finland. *9.30-11.45 Parallel sessions I * Session 1: Sustainability transformations in the large-scale tree plantation sector Session 2: Innovations in Sustainable Food Systems Session 3: Transition towards a low-carbon society - future considerations Session 4: Energy humanities Session 5: Evidence based policy or Policy based evidence I New Global –event *8.30-12.00* *Doctoral student meet-up* (by invitation) *ThinkCorner Lounge, 2nd floor * *Yliopistonkatu 4, Helsinki* *11.45-12.45 Buffet lunch *(own cost) *Lobby of Aalto Hall, Otakaari 1, Espoo* *12.00-13.00 Lunch *(own cost) *University of Helsinki, main building, UniCafe, Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki* *12.45-14.00* *K**eynote speakers* *Aalto hall, Otakaari 1, 2nd floor, Espoo* Opening:* Ossi Naukkarinen, *Vice President of Research, Aalto University *Prof. Derk Loorbach,* Erasmus University Rotterdam: How sustainability transitions research guides and accelerates systemic change *Prof. Erika Kramer-Mbula,* University of Johannesburg Innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges: Approaches from and for low-income contexts *13.00-16.00 Discussion event * *Univ. of Helsinki, ThinkCorner Stage, Yliopistonkatu 4, Helsinki* *The event is in Finnish:* Lentomatkustamisen vähentäminen ja ilmastokompensaatiot: ostettu omatunto vai suunta kohti hiilineutraaliutta? (Decreasing and compensating climate emissions of air travel: Buying a clear conscience or necessary steps towards carbon neutrality?) *14.30 -16.45 Parallel sessions II * Session 6: Degrowth and postgrowth Session 7: Values, Social Sustainability and Social Responsibility: Core at Sustainable Food Systems of The Future? Session 8: Understanding, challenging and changing energy practices Session 9: Towards a low-carbon society - Implementation and assessment Session 10: Big data methods: what is the contribution to Sustainability Science? Session 11: Evidence based policy or Policy based evidence II *16.00-17.30 Meeting of Sustainable Development forum of Finnish Universities* *ThinkCorner Lounge, 2nd floor,* *Yliopistonkatu 4, Helsinki* *“Suomen yliopistojen Keke-foorumi”* connects Finnish universities´ sustainability managers and coordinators. This meeting is open for all interested in advancing sustainability in higher education. *16.45-18.00 Mingling & snacks* *Otakaari 1 Lounge, Espoo * *18.00 Transfer by metro from Aalto to UH* *(own cost)* *18.45-20.30 MEP Panel hosted by students* *Making use of sustainability science in the European Parliament?* *ThinkCorner Stage, Yliopistonkatu 4, Helsinki* All events are open and free of charge. Registration is open until 30 April 2019: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/90A9143491234EA2 *More information: **sustainabilitysciencedays.fi <http://sustainabilitysciencedays.fi>* & Aalto event <https://www.aalto.fi/events/sustainability-science-days-2019-mak-ing-use-of…> *Contact:* *Annukka Jyrämä**,* Senior advisor, PhD. Docent Aalto Sustainability Hub, ASH +358 50 3732238, annukka.jyrama(a)aalto.fi *aalto.fi/sustainability <http://aalto.fi/sustainability>* *Meri Löyttyniemi**,* Senior advisor for sustainability Aalto Sustainability Hub, ASH +358 50 313 7549, meri.loyttyniemi(a)aalto.fi *aalto.fi/sustainability <http://aalto.fi/sustainability>* *Paula Schönach, *Adjunct Professor, PhD, research coordinator Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science, HELSUS +358 2941 57827, paula.schonach(a)helsinki.fi *helsinki.fi/helsus* <http://www.helsinki.fi/helsus> *Conference arrangements:* *Peppi Seppälä* Aalto Sustainability Hub, ASH +358 40 721 7912, peppi.seppala(a)aalto.fi *aalto.fi/sustainability <http://aalto.fi/sustainability>* *Maria McPartlin* Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science, HELSUS +358 50 345 8473, maria.mcpartlin(a)helsinki.fi helsinki.fi/helsus <http://www.helsinki.fi/helsus>

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Fiksu Assa Otaniemi 13.-18.5.2019 / Ilmastofiksut palvelut

by Annika Rantala

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Löyttyniemi Meri" <meri.loyttyniemi(a)aalto.fi> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuo yrityksesi mukaan maksuttomaan Fiksu Assa -tapahtumaan 13.–18.5.2019 Otaniemessä HSY ja Helsingin, Espoon, Vantaan, Hämeenlinnan ja Riihimäen kaupungit tarjoavat yrityksellesi mahdollisuuden testata, myydä ja markkinoida *ilmastofiksuja palveluja ja tuotteita kaupunkien järjestämässä kuluttajatapahtumassa. *Paikka on maksuton; vastaat vain esittelypisteesi toteutuksesta. Valitut juna- tai metroasemat muuttuvat *13.–18.5.2019* fiksua arkea edistävien ratkaisujen pop up -tiloiksi. Tapahtumapaikkoina toimivat Malmin asema Helsingissä, Myyrmäen asema Vantaalla*, Aalto-yliopiston metroasema Espoon Otaniemessä*, Hämeenlinnan asema ja Riihimäen asema. Voit osallistua myös useammalla asemalla. Yrityksesi päättää, miten ja milloin haluaa osallistua. Voit esitellä palveluasi tai kokeilla, millaisella konseptilla voisit tehdä liiketoimintaa asemalla myös tapahtuman jälkeen. Tuemme parhaiden ratkaisujen vaivatonta sijoittumista asemille ja tarjoamme mahdollisuuden palveluiden monistamiseen useammalle asemalle. Ilmoittaudu vastaamalla verkkokyselyyn <https://response.questback.com/isa/qbv.dll/ShowQuest?QuestID=5309946&sid=tl…>: kerro, missä ja miten haluaisit osallistua (avoinna ainakin maaliskuun loppuun). Vastaaminen ei sido yritystäsi mihinkään, vaan voit ilmaista alustavan kiinnostuksen ja jättää yhteystietosi, niin kerromme lisää tapahtumasta. Lisätietoja: https://www.asemanseutu.fi/fiksuassa/ Ystävällisin terveisin, Projektipäällikkö Pia Tynys Helsingin seudun ympäristöpalvelut HSY puh. 050 575 6432, pia.tynys(a)hsy.fi Projektipäällikkö Helena Kyrki Espoon kaupunki puh. 043 824 8661, helena.kyrki(a)espoo.fi

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