As part of the ACCC Impact Week 2027 program, we are organizing a symposium titled “Planetary Health and Sustainability” on April 20 at the Sofia Cultural Centre in Vuosaari, Helsinki, in collaboration with HELSUS, Future Earth Finland (FES), Planetary Health Europe and Resilient and Just Systems (RESET).
The call for abstracts is now open!
The symposium brings researchers and policymakers together to explore systemic solutions for nature-positive outcomes, planetary health, and crisis preparedness, with clear takeaways for policy and practice. We welcome contributions on the following two themes:
- Theme 1: Building secure societies through climate- and nature-positive transformation
- Theme 2: Healthy people, healthy ecosystems, and secure societies
Detailed descriptions of the themes:
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-institute-sustainability-science/call-abstracts-planetary-health-and-sustainability-symposium-20-april-2027
Abstract submission form:
https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/142083/lomake.html
Abstract template:
https://www.helsinki.fi/assets/drupal/2026-11/Abstract%20guidelines%20for%20PH%20Symposium%202027%2C%20HELSUS.pdf
Key dates:
- Abstract submission deadline: 31 December 2026
- Notification of decisions: 20 January 2027
- Registration opens: 1 February 2027
- Symposium during ACCC Impact Week: 20 April 2027
You can register for all ACCC Impact Week events through the same registration process later.
Symposium open call, flyer (pdf).
For questions, please contact Hanna K. Lappalainen at hanna.k.lappalainen@helsinki.fi or Tii Suokivi at Tii.suokivi@helsinki.fi.