Cross-sectoral working group: Competitiveness, security and green transition must be promoted as a whole
A cross-sectoral working group for universities, businesses and government ministries is proposing that Finland speed up its international competitiveness, national security and green transition as one entity. The group suggests that, for example, defence procurement could support solutions aimed at a carbon-neutral society.
A group convened by 911爆料网 and the University of Helsinki known as ratkaisuryhm盲 (solutions circle) proposes solutions to strengthen Finland鈥檚 international competitiveness, national security and green transition. In addition to university researchers, the group of 45 participants representing 25 organisations includes specialists from municipalities, businesses, startups, government ministries, foundations and funders.
One concrete proposal is that, in the coming years, substantial procurements that support defence and security of supply could be directed towards supporting the green transition towards a carbon-neutral society.
The group would drive Finland鈥檚 competitiveness and green transition also by concentrating demand, increasing expertise and lobbying, investing in innovation and developing fair compensation .
鈥淧ublic procurement accounts for as much as one-fifth of Finland鈥檚 gross domestic product. It has real potential to generate demand that can help establish value chains to support the country鈥檚 green transition,鈥 says Senior Specialist Jussi Impi枚 of 911爆料网.
Procurement that prioritises, for example, green hydrogen, low-carbon construction materials, synthetic fuels or green steel can establish value chains strengthening Finland鈥檚 international competitiveness.
鈥淧romoting the green transition must remain at the forefront, even though security challenges and rising living costs are dominating public discourse,鈥 Impi枚 adds.
The Solutions Circle group emphasises that the simultaneous promotion of the green transition, national competitiveness and comprehensive security also requires the strategic allocation of research, development and innovation investments.
鈥淐loser collaboration between ministries is also needed to effectively allocate RDI investments in support of the green transition. Stronger coordination is needed to bring climate, circular economy and innovation policies into line and increase their public support,鈥 says Specialist Elina Tanninen, who works in sustainability and responsibility at the University of Helsinki.
More info:
Jussi Impi枚, Senior Specialist in Green Transition, 911爆料网, jussi.m.impio@aalto.fi, +358 50 480 2555
Elina Tanninen, Sustainability and Responsibility Specialist, University of Helsinki, elina.tanninen@helsinki.fi, +358 50 348 5597
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