Welcome to meet us in Finland´s Pavillion 14th November at 3-4 p.m!
Venue: Finland Pavillion, Blue Zone, C63, Expo City Belem
How can we accelerate worldwide carbon capture and storage efforts? Join us at the world-leading Atmosphere and Climate Competence Center (ACCC) as we explore carbon capture, storage, and strive for best practices in achieving common standards, role of comprehensive measurements and climate experts educatio.
ACCC is a high-level climate research ecosystem providing latest science-based data and cooperation for public sector institutions, companies and local communities. Our aim is to strengthen global cooperation ecosystem with a variety of stakeholders and create globally scalable solutions with verifiable climate impact.
The ACCC is one of the leading entities in atmospheric research in Europe and internationally. We provide profound scientific understanding and extensive data on air quality as well as Earth surface-atmosphere interactions and feedback mechanisms, such as carbon balance across diverse environment. We are a multidiscplinary group of 800 researchers and employ cutting-edge science, technology, and big data to comprehend natural carbon sinks, emissions, and air quality. Come and listen to our message, we believe the world has a lot to learn!
COP30 ACCC event – How can we accelerate worldwide carbon capture and storage efforts? 14th November at 3-4 pm Finland Pavillion
Invited speakers and panelists
Albert Fischer
Director of WMO Integrated Global Observing System, WIGOS Branch, World Meteorological Organization.
Dr. Albert Fischer is the Director of the WMO Integrated Global Observing System Division at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), coordinating the essential observations for weather, climate, and water intelligence. He leads the technical authority role for the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF), and in previous roles was director of the Global Ocean Observing System. His background is in physical oceanography, air-sea interaction, and interannual climate variability.
The WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) is one of WMO’s top priorities as the new overarching framework for all WMO observing systems. Current global challenges demand a significant worldwide upgrade of space- and surface-based observations and predictions. In response, WIGOS provides a new, integrated approach incorporating the most recent scientific and technical advances. Read more: https://community.wmo.int/en/activity-areas/WIGOS
Paulo Artaxo is a professor of environmental physics at the University of São Paulo, Brazil. He is a member of the IPCC – UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. He has developed his career working with the Amazon environment and global climate change. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC) and the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS). He is vice president of the Academy of Sciences of the State of São Paulo (ACIESP) and vice president of the Brazilian Association for the Advancement of Sciences. Paulo Artaxo has published over 500 scientific papers. He published 35 articles in the Science and Nature family of journals. He is among the most cited Brazilian scientists, with 77,000 citations on Google Scholar with an h-index of 132, as well as 61,119 scientific citations on the ResearchGate platform and an h-index of 123. He received several awards, including the TWAS Earth Science Prize, and is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He also received the Doctorate Honoris Causa from the University of Stockholm, Sweden. He was included in the Clarivate Analytics list as one of the top 1% of most cited researchers worldwide in 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, and 2020. He coordinates the Center for Studies on Amazonian Sustainability at the University of São Paulo and is a member of the Scientific Council for COP-30.
Contact: artaxo@if.usp.br
Tuukka Petäjä, Professor of Physics at the University of Helsinki. He has over 20 years of research experience related to atmospheric sciences. He is the vice-director of the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research responsible for the aerosol domain and research infrastructures. His research interests span from developing measurement techniques to understanding aerosol-cloud-climate-biosphere interactions. “We measure and model atmospheric particles. We also study climate change and air quality. Maintaining and improving measurements is essential to monitor the overall picture of climate change and air quality”, says Petäjä.
Contact: tuukka.petaja@helsinki.fi, +358 50 415 5278
Scientific data and knowledge are crucial for shaping effective climate mitigation and adaptation policies – and action. Finnish atmospheric science community is known for offering novel scientific insights and comprehensive, standardized, long-term climate and ecosystem data as well as climate education on different academic levels. Represented by the Atmosphere and Climate Competence Center (ACCC), we are seeking new partnerships in both the public and private sectors at the COP30. Our aim is to further develop decarbonization and net-zero measurement methods and future measurement standards, thereby support companies in planning realistic climate goals and developing reliable and comparable sustainability reports.
We offer training to help companies and public sector entities build climate expertise. Additionally, we are at the forefront of developing innovative methods for university students to study remotely through massive online courses and virtual exchanges.
show moreTuukka Petäjä, Professor of Physics at the University of Helsinki. He has over 20 years of research experience related to atmospheric sciences. He is the vice-director of the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research responsible for the aerosol domain and research infrastructures. His research interests span from developing measurement techniques to understanding aerosol-cloud-climate-biosphere interactions. “We measure and model atmospheric particles. We also study climate change and air quality. Maintaining and improving measurements is essential to monitor the overall picture of climate change and air quality”, says Petäjä.
Contact: tuukka.petaja@helsinki.fi, +358 50 415 5278
Hanna Lappalainen, University of Helsinki, Research Coordinator, PhD, Docent in Atmospheric Sciences, leads the Arctic-Boreal Hub – University of Arctic Thematic network, Secretary General, Pan-Eurasian Experiment (PEEX) Program and PI of the AASCO-Arctic Science Collaborations project (2024-2026) funded by prince Albert Foundation. She has an experience of coordinating large-scale research projects and being a member of several international working groups. As the geopolitical relevance of the Arctic region continues to expand, the role of science diplomacy becomes increasingly pivotal. She motivated to illuminate the tapestry of connections that underlie Arctic research while contributing to the science diplomacy landscape.
Contact: hanna.k.lappalainen@helsinki.fi, +358 50 434 1710
Laura Riuttanen is a university lecturer in atmospheric sciences at the University of Helsinki Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research INAR. She leads Climate University, a national network of 29 Higher Education Institutions developing climate change and sustainability education in Higher Education. She is a vice director of the Specialisation programme in climate expertise at the University of Helsinki and academic leader of the Una Europa Micro-Credential in Sustainability. Her research group does multidisciplinary research on the learning of the climate competencies in the society. Dr. Riuttanen is PhD in meteorology and Associate Professor (Docent) in atmospheric sciences.
Contact: laura.riuttanen@helsinki.fi, +358 50 415 4746
Juliana Friedrichsen is a doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research INAR, and holds a Master’s degree in Pedagogy and Teaching for Sustainability from the University of Eastern Finland. Her research focuses on teachers’ professional learning in climate change education, with emphasis on values, knowledge, skills and attitudes. She has experience in science education in international schools and sustainability education in Finnish higher education institutions. At INAR, she is also responsible for science education, the Teachers’ Climate Change Forum and Climate University communications.
Wed 12 Nov Climate Information Integrity -panel (ACCC: Tuukka Petäjä)
Wed 12 Nov 18-20 “Science Night” at the Finland Pavillion – come to meet University of Helsinki, Aalto University and ACCC researchers over drinks and debate – make your own rabbit stamp! (ACCC: Laura Riuttanen, Hanna Lappalainen, Tuukka Petäjä)
An interactive event designed by University of Helsinki and Aalto University to inspire critical thinking and foster cross-disciplinary dialogue on climate action. We invite researchers, businesses, policymakers, activists, and various communities attending COP to participate and engage in discussions about current research on climate change and sustainability transformation.
The session begins with short debates, each addressing the following prompts:
- What is the most urgent/crucial research-based message that should be brought to the attention in COP?
- What does current research reveal about effective climate action and its implementation?
In the second hour, participants are encouraged to mingle, network, and continue the conversation over drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. Welcome to make your own ACCC stamps and meet the ACCC team!
Thu 13 Nov 11-12 “Learning to change the world: Reimagining education for Sustainability Transformation” at the Finland Pavillion – in collaboration with ACCC, University of Helsinki, Aalto University, Cambridge Zero (ACCC: Laura Riuttanen)
How can climate education remain effective and inclusive in a polarized world? How can collaboration across academia, cities, and the private sector accelerate this change? As climate change reshapes every dimension of our lives, higher education must evolve to keep up and equip students, professionals, and communities with the skills and mindsets needed for a rapidly changing world. Meeting future challenges requires a fundamental transformation in how we educate, developing not only technical expertise but also systemic, social, and ethical competencies. Higher education has a vital role in helping to navigate uncertainty and drive change across sectors. This session explores how higher education can embed climate competencies, foster cross-sector collaboration, and prepare future professionals to lead sustainability transitions
Speakers:
Laura Riuttanen, University of Helsinki & ACCC
Mika Järvinen, Aalto University
Stephen Davidson, Cambridge Zero
Fernanda Carreira, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGVces)
moderated by Elina Tanninen, University of Helsinki / Jussi Impiö, Aalto University
Thu 13 Nov 15-18 World Café station during the ACE Presidency Event, in the Tocantins Plenary Hall at COP30 (ACCC: Hanna Lappalainen)
Fri 14 Nov 12-13 “Building Climate Competence and Citizenship for the Future” at the Finland Pavillion – in collaboration with ACCC, City of Helsinki, City of Tampere (ACCC: Laura Riuttanen, Juliana Friedrichsen)
How can climate change education be integrated at every discipline? What kind of educational innovations are there to reach out to every citizen? What is the role of values in climate change education?
Speakers:
Juliana Friedrichsen, University of Helsinki & ACCC
Iina Oilinki, City of Helsinki
Kaisa Mustajärvi, City of Tampere
Letícia Helena Cardoso Leal Rodrigues, CESUPA
Ilia Houridis, City of Adelaide
moderated by Laura Riuttanen, University of Helsinki & ACCC
Fri 14 Nov Brazil-Finland evening (ACCC: Tuukka Petäjä, Hanna Lappalainen, Laura Riuttanen, Juliana Friedrichsen )
Sat 15 Nov Circular Economy breakfast (ACCC: Tuukka Petäjä)
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