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Turku invites residents to join climate effort
Turku has made good progress in its carbon neutrality goals. Now the city is also encouraging companies, communities, and residents to join the city in its efforts on behalf of the climate. Even small day-to-day acts are significant.
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How can I live a 1.5-degree life? – The climate campaign of the City of Turku has answers for you
The City of Turku has set a goal of being carbon neutral by 2029. To achieve this goal both residents and businesses are needed, in addition to the actions taken by the city. The 1.5-degree campaign wants to encourage you to ponder climate-friendly actions that are suitable for you.
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Carbon neutral Turku
Turku is a city on the southwest coast of Finland, at the mouth of the Aura River in the region of Southwest Finland (Varsinais-Suomi). Turku aims to be carbon neutral by 2029 and climate positive from then onwards. The thrust is to inspire, encourage and support climate actions from all areas of the society- individuals, companies, city units, groups, businesses, civil society etc.
23.09.2022
An Energy Positive Student Village in the making
The state-of-the-art building “Tyyssija” (Eng. “Haven”) opened its doors to student tenants in the beginning of 2022.
Tuesday 27.9.2022, 9:00–10:00
02.09.2022
Webinar series: How to efficiently decarbonize the maritime sector?
This unique webinar will focus on exploring a selection of concrete actions that can be implemented to decarbonize the maritime sector along its value chain, as well as hear examples of actions already undertaken by key maritime stakeholders.
The final meeting of the project takes place May 9th to 11th, 2022
29.04.2022
Maritime link Turku-Mariehamn-Stockholm now more climate smart
The ports of Turku, Mariehamn, and Stockholm have improved their infrastructure within the EU project NextGen Link. The investments by the Port and the City of Turku focused on developing the logistics of the port area
28.04.2022
Turku was selected to participate in the EU Mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities”
European union Mission on 100 Climate-neutral and Smart Cities in Europe by 2030 aims to support at least 100 cities to become carbon-neutral by the end of the decade. The City of Turku was selected as one of the 100 frontrunner cities.
23.09.2022
An Energy Positive Student Village in the making
The state-of-the-art building “Tyyssija” (Eng. “Haven”) opened its doors to student tenants in the beginning of 2022.
Tuesday 27.9.2022, 9:00–10:00
02.09.2022
Webinar series: How to efficiently decarbonize the maritime sector?
This unique webinar will focus on exploring a selection of concrete actions that can be implemented to decarbonize the maritime sector along its value chain, as well as hear examples of actions already undertaken by key maritime stakeholders.
The final meeting of the project takes place May 9th to 11th, 2022
29.04.2022
Maritime link Turku-Mariehamn-Stockholm now more climate smart
The ports of Turku, Mariehamn, and Stockholm have improved their infrastructure within the EU project NextGen Link. The investments by the Port and the City of Turku focused on developing the logistics of the port area
28.04.2022
Turku was selected to participate in the EU Mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities”
European union Mission on 100 Climate-neutral and Smart Cities in Europe by 2030 aims to support at least 100 cities to become carbon-neutral by the end of the decade. The City of Turku was selected as one of the 100 frontrunner cities.
01.12.2021
The quality of water produced by Turku Region Water is rated the best in the world by Unesco
The water quality produced by Turku Region Water in Finland has been evaluated among the best in the world. The company is one of the largest suppliers of drinking water using managed aquifer recharge. The contribution of the Unesco book is a tribute to the Finnish water know-how, as the shortage of groundwater is a global challenge to be solved.
24.11.2021
Circular Turku - A Roadmap Toward Resource Wisdom
Resource wisdom means sustainable use of natural resources, zero waste and zero emissions. Achieving these goals is a prerequisite for sustainable well-being in the Turku region. The circular economy provides a framework for concrete interventions that will lead the Turku region toward resource wisdom.
19.11.2021
Turku is included in the list of the world's leading climate cities
For the third year in a row, Turku has been included in the list of the world's leading climate cities. Thanks to its climate measures, Turku is recognised as one the 95 best cities in the world in the A list by the international CDP organisation.
05.11.2021
Mayor Minna Arve brings climate message from Turku to Glasgow climate change conference
Turku Mayor Minna Arve is taking part in the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in the UK from 10 - 11 November 2021. Arve is delivering her climate message and speaking on climate action taken by Turku at two different events.
23.09.2022
An Energy Positive Student Village in the making
The state-of-the-art building “Tyyssija” (Eng. “Haven”) opened its doors to student tenants in the beginning of 2022.
Tuesday 27.9.2022, 9:00–10:00
02.09.2022
Webinar series: How to efficiently decarbonize the maritime sector?
This unique webinar will focus on exploring a selection of concrete actions that can be implemented to decarbonize the maritime sector along its value chain, as well as hear examples of actions already undertaken by key maritime stakeholders.
28.04.2022
Turku was selected to participate in the EU Mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities”
European union Mission on 100 Climate-neutral and Smart Cities in Europe by 2030 aims to support at least 100 cities to become carbon-neutral by the end of the decade. The City of Turku was selected as one of the 100 frontrunner cities.
01.12.2021
The quality of water produced by Turku Region Water is rated the best in the world by Unesco
The water quality produced by Turku Region Water in Finland has been evaluated among the best in the world. The company is one of the largest suppliers of drinking water using managed aquifer recharge. The contribution of the Unesco book is a tribute to the Finnish water know-how, as the shortage of groundwater is a global challenge to be solved.
19.11.2021
Turku is included in the list of the world's leading climate cities
For the third year in a row, Turku has been included in the list of the world's leading climate cities. Thanks to its climate measures, Turku is recognised as one the 95 best cities in the world in the A list by the international CDP organisation.
05.11.2021
Mayor Minna Arve brings climate message from Turku to Glasgow climate change conference
Turku Mayor Minna Arve is taking part in the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in the UK from 10 - 11 November 2021. Arve is delivering her climate message and speaking on climate action taken by Turku at two different events.
Event was organized on October 11 – 15
20.10.2021
Mayor of Turku Minna Arve participated in the Innovate4Cities Conference
Mayor of Turku Minna Arve participated in the Innovate4Cities Conference organized by UN Habitat and the Global Covenant of Mayors. Ms. Arve presented the circular economy work in Turku and how it links to climate efforts of the city.
A good life with 1.5 degrees
23.09.2021
Turku seeks low-carbon life
Turku is moving toward its ambitious goal of carbon neutrality in 2029. Much has happened in the energy sector in a short time. Now the city is urging all residents and businesses to act on behalf of the climate in their day-to-day lives.
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