All times listed are local time in Lahti, Finland (EEST).
Programme
Monday 8.11.2021
Opening the Conference
14:00~14:25 |
Opening wordsMinister of the Environment and Climate Change, Krista Mikkonen |
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Session 1: Crossing boundaries to reach solutions
Chaired by Professor Tari Haahtela, Hospital District of Helsinki
14:30~15:00 |
Social tipping dynamics for a rapid decarbonizationProfessor Ilona Otto, Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change, University of Graz |
15:05~15:25 |
Climate action for health and wellbeing in citiesAssistant Professor, Deputy Director Kristine Belesova, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine |
Solutions: |
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15:25~15:40 |
Sustainable and Healthy Buildings in the Changing Climate:
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15:40~15:55 |
How to promote sustainable food systems and healthy and safe eating in young childrenResearch Professor Suvi Virtanen, The Finnish Institute for Health Welfare (THL) |
15:55~16:10 |
Our life depends on naturePh.D. (Sustainable Development), CEO Liisa Rohweder, WWF Finland |
16:10~16:30 |
Discussion |
Tuesday 9.11.2021
Session 2: How the environment affects health
Chaired by Chief Researcher Jaana Halonen, The Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare (THL)
9:00~9:30 |
The health benefits of natureProfessor Liisa Tyrväinen, Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) |
9:35~9:55 |
The built environment and child healthLecturer Daniela Fecht, Imperial College London |
Solutions: |
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9:55~10:10 |
The Finnish allergy & asthma program: Practical example of joining forces for long-term actionAdjunct Professor Kimmo Saarinen, South Karelia Allergy and Environment Institute |
10:10~10:25 |
Promoting sustainable well-being and health in health care (child health center experiment in Lahti)D.Med.Sc. / BSc in Env. Sciences Jaana Laisi, University of Helsinki |
10:25~10:45 |
Discussion |
10:45~11:15 |
Poster session |
Session 3: Climate change and human health
Chaired by Director Eeva Furman, the Finnish Environment Institute
11:15~11:45 |
IPCC and healthProfessor Markku Kulmala, University of Helsinki
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11:50~12:10 |
What is being done at the EU level to achieve sustainable livingMember of the European Parliament Sirpa Pietikäinen
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Solutions: |
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12:10~12:25 |
How to inspire people to live a good, sustainable life?Project Director Markus Terho, Sitra
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12:25~12:40 |
The personal carbon trade application CitiCAPProject Manager Anna Huttunen, City of Lahti
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12:40~13:00 |
Discussion |
13:00~13:30 |
Poster session |
13:00~14:00 |
Lunch break |
Session 4: Healthy and sustainable urban areas for humans
Chaired by Professor Ian MacGregor-Fors, University of Helsinki
14:00~14:30 |
Global urbanization and its impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity and recent green infrastructure planning efforts in citiesProfessor Dagmar Haase, Humboldt University
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14:35~14:55 |
Air quality, urban green spaces, and healthProfessor Heikki Setälä, University of Helsinki
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Solutions: |
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14:55~15:10 |
Urban greening interventions and land use as tools to enhance immune modulation of urban dwellersResearch Scientist Aki Sinkkonen, Finnish Natural Resources Institute (LUKE):
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15:10~15:17 |
Story of Lahti European Green Capital 2021 - from exploitation to love of natureProgram Director Saara Vauramo, City of Lahti
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15:18~15:25 |
Scalable atmospheric monitoring solutions for healthier cities |
15:25~15:45 |
Discussion |
Wednesday 10.11.2021
Session 5: Lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic
Chaired by Professor Seppo Koskinen, the Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare
9:00~9:30 |
Infectious disease emergence from wildlife - factors enabling pandemicsAssociate Professor Tarja Sironen, University of Helsinki
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9:35~9:55 |
Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic - Real-life experience in the clinicsD.Med.Sc. Jere Reijula, Helsinki University Hospital (HUS)
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Solutions: |
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9:55~10:10 |
New methods: Coronavirus in wastewaterProfessor Davey Jones, Bangor University
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10:10~10:25 |
Remote work due to Covid-19: challenge or fortune for wellbeing at work?Professor Annina Ropponen, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (TTL) |
10:25~10:45 |
Discussion |
10:45~11:15 |
Poster session |
Session 6: Clean waters and human health
Chaired by Professor David Thomas, University of Helsinki
11:15~11:45 |
Blue spaces, health, and well-beingDr. Mathew White, University of Exeter Medical School |
11:50~12:10 |
Health and the Baltic SeaProfessor Alf Norkko, University of Helsinki |
Solutions: |
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12:10~12:25 |
Water quality monitoring at public bathing areasChief Specialist, Associate Professor Tarja Pitkänen, The Finnish Institute for Health Welfare (THL) and the University of Helsinki |
12:25~13:40 |
Managing water in ecologically and socially sustainable ways in citiesSenior Researcher Kati Vierikko, Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) |
12:40~13:00 |
Discussion |
13:00~13:45 |
Poster session |
13:00~14:00 |
Lunch break |
Session 7: Sustainable and healthy food systems
Chaired by Research Scientist Juha-Matti Katajajuuri, Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE)
14:00~14:30 |
Innovative food value chains for sustainabilityProfessor Bodo Steiner, University of Helsinki
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14:35~14:55 |
A climate-friendly Food ProgrammeMinisterial Adviser Hanna Mattila, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
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Solutions: |
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14:55~15:10 |
The role of legumes in promoting a sustainable food system and health in FinlandAssociate Professor, Anne-Maria Pajari, University of Helsinki
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15:10~15:25 |
Sustainable diets for all: How to tackle inequalities on our way to more sustainable and healthy food systems?Research Professor Minna Kaljonen, the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)
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15:25~15:45 |
Discussion |
15:45~16:00 |
Closing the conference |
A new environmental health strategy for the Lahti region, NatureStep, will be announced on Tuesday, 9th of November.
The event will be held entirely in Finnish. It will be streamed to the City of Lahti YouTube channel, and is freely available for all interested.
17:00~17:20 |
Ympäristö ja terveys: ohjelman syntytarina |
17:20~17:30 |
Luontoaskel terveyteen -ohjelman julkistaminenSaara Vauramo ja Hanna Haveri |
17:30~18:00 |
Paneelikeskustelu: Luontoaskelin terveysloikkaanJuontaja: Kimmo Ohtonen Lahti – Euroopan Ympäristöpääkaupunki 2021-projektin johtaja Milla Bruneau, Lahti Pääsihteeri Liisa Rohweder, WWF Suomi Johtava tutkija Jaana Halonen, Terveyden ja Hyvinvoinnin Laitos Ympäristövastuun työelämäprofessori Hannele Pokka, Helsingin Yliopisto |