We are delighted to share that our research project “Everyone’s Forest – Scientific perspectives on the forest’s diverse roles, ownerships, and values” has been awarded funding by Koneen Säätiö. Forests sustain biodiversity, mitigate climate change, provide renewable raw materials, and play a vital role in human well-being. At the same time, their historical and symbolic […]
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Finland isn’t just one of Europe’s most forest-rich countries, it has also been ranked the world’s happiest country for eight consecutive years. New research from the University of Eastern Finland helps explain why. Published in People & Nature, the study introduces the concept of Forest Happiness and shows how forests contribute to Finns’ perceived happiness in everyday life. Based on a nationwide
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Uusi tutkimus osoittaa, että kesä 2024 oli Pohjois-Fennoskandiassa poikkeuksellisen lämmin, eikä vain suoran mittaushistorian aikana, vaan hyvin todennäköisesti koko ajanlaskumme ajalta. Sodankylän Tähtelässä kesän (kesä-elokuu) 2024 keskilämpötila oli 15,9°C, joka oli edellistä ennätystä (vuodelta 1937) 0,4°C korkeampi. Kahteen eri menetelmään perustuvat vuosirengasrekonstruktiot osoittavat, että kesän 2024 keskilämpötila oli alueella korkein jopa viimeisten kahden vuosituhannen aikana.
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The 5th Sergej Zilitinkevich Memorial Award Open 1st December 2025 – 28st February 2026 Sergej Zilitinkevich was an extraordinarily creative scientist. His main research area was boundary layer dynamics and turbulence. He utilized his knowledge widely in different scientific disciplines. The following organizations have jointly decided to establish the Sergej Zilitinkevich memorial award: World Meteorological
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