A5051455867- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development
- Research in Social Sciences
- Climate Change Policy and Economics
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Environmental Policies and Emissions
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Complex Systems and Decision Making
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Integrated Water Resources Management
- Real-time simulation and control systems
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- Science, Research, and Medicine
- Innovation, Technology, and Society
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
Natural Resources Institute Finland
2015-2024
University of Turku
2011-2015
University of Helsinki
2004-2006
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
2002
The business opportunities in the Finnish biogas branch were studied through policy document analysis, analysis of financial performance, and interviews companies (in industrial farm-scales). Although our study focuses on case Finland, many identified features production can be recognized at least a European level. national documents (related to renewable energy) revealed that even if utilization is encouraged, all objectives measures are rather cautiously formulated tend remain general In...
We examined how individuals perceive nuclear energy in the context of climate change mitigation and their perceptions are associated with trust different risk information sources. analyzed interrelationships between trust, perceived power, concern, perception as an acceptable way to mitigate change, willingness pay (WTP) for alternatives power. A nationwide survey (N = 967) collected Finland was structural equation modeling. The associations power a varied by type source. Political party...
Sustainability assessments and indicators aim to produce communicate information needed for evidence-based policymaking, strategic planning or learning. It has been assumed that in order induce the desired effects, must be relevant reliable they communicated right audience way at moment. However, following criteria a good indicator does not guarantee will used, nor it use effects. Various unintended side effects of communication may emerge, particularly with sustainability issues...
This study explored individuals' engagement in the sustainable energy transition Finland. Using attitude-behaviour-context model (Guagnano et al., 1995) and Stern's (2000) typology of environmentally significant behaviours, this tested assumption that is a combination socio-psychological contextual (socio-economic) variables active requires individuals to have future orientation, systemic self-efficacy, subjective knowledge pro-environmental attitude. The survey (N = 1012), representative...
Abstract Shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs), developed at global scale, comprise narrative descriptions and quantifications of future world developments that are intended for climate change scenario analysis. However, their extension to national regional scales can be challenging. Here, we present SSP narratives co-developed with stakeholders the agriculture food sector in Finland. These derived from intensive discussions a workshop attended by approximately 39 participants offering range...
Achieving a sustainable energy transition is crucial for mitigating climate change. Citizens' acceptance of the important it to succeed. We explored citizens' images future forms and system in Finland, drivers transition. The data gathered with an online questionnaire targeting adult population 17–75 years age (N = 1012) were analysed exploratory factor analysis multiple linear regression. Four dimensions identified: next-generation renewables, fossil energy, bioenergy, established renewable...
Abstract At many levels of society—in regions, corporations, and among citizens—awareness is increasing, actions towards more sustainable energy are being taken. The key drivers this transition have been climate change, the scarcity resources, environmental consciousness. speed change its impacts on system still unknown. It therefore important to anticipate probable, preferable, or avoidable future paths that will contribute discussion direction conditions such futures. In article, five...
The reduction of greenhouse gas emission was the basis a Delphi study where expert opinions about future development were asked and used to form visions future, further elaborated scenarios using pluralistic backcasting method. A new innovative approach on how use combine methods data from various disciplines in scenario modelling, transport policy packaging determining pathways reach desired futures, is presented for two analysed detail. This paper focuses diverse while scientific...
Food packaging faces demands to reduce its ecological footprint, e.g., plastic leakage and use of virgin materials. We collected analyzed stakeholder visions sustainable food in Finland. The system's complexity means that a single, tangible, transformative, widely acceptable vision can be difficult create. therefore present "vision cluster" as concept for analyzing presenting visions. are considered from two interrelated perspectives: the breadth change referring diversity actors involved;...
Voluntary carbon offsets are a rapidly growing market and claims related to offsetting neutrality visible in citizens' daily lives. Proponents suggest that offers cost-effective way incentivize climate action while critics discuss as an opaque dysfunctional practice. Previous studies have examined perceptions principally through quantitative data, especially by economic choice experiments. As voluntary is unsettled citizen's everyday lives, we argue such overlook the more subtle ways which...
Scenarios are often used to depict the possible outcomes of alternative future developments as part evaluation climate and energy policy measures. In Finland, scenarios have become a standard practice in climate-related planning. However, scenario planning results single cohesive narrative, which lacks transparency why certain solutions included others left out. This article focuses on how created during Finland's Medium-term Plan for Climate Change Policy (KAISU) were built, actors involved...