Organisation

The conference organization has three levels – national, Nordic and local. All levels compliment each other and enable to create multi-level synergy. If you would like to take part in the planning process, do not hesitate to contact the conference secretariat.

Finnish national steering group started its work in February 2009. It is responsible for the conference preparations and implementation of it.

The steering group is composed of following actors:

Chair: Senior Adviser Ms Annika Lindblom/ Environmental Counsellor Mr. Sauli Rouhinen, Finnish National Commission on Sustainable Development, Ministry of the Environment,
Secretary: Network Manager Stella Aaltonen, Union of the Baltic Cities, Commission on Environment

Members:

• Ministry of Education and Culture, International Relations, Planning Officer Mr Hannu Vainonen/ Councellor of Education Ms Annu Jylhä-Pyykönen
• Ministry of Employment and the Economy, Senior Inspector Mr Mika Honkanen/ Planner Ms Marjukka Piiparinen
• Ministry of Environment, Senior Architect Ms Anne Jarva/ Senior Inspector Mr Olli Maijala
• Ministry of Finance, Financial Counsellor Ms Katju Holkeri/Counsellor Mr Jukka Erkkilä
• Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Secretariat for Nordic Cooperation, Departmental Secretary Mr Ville Andersson/ Deputy Chief of the Secretariat Ms Kristina Pingoud
• Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities, Manager for Environmental Affairs Ms Maija Hakanen/ Energy Engineer Mr Kalevi Luoma
• City of Turku, Director of Environmental Affairs Mr Mikko Jokinen/ Environmental Planner Mr Olli-Pekka Mäki
• Southwest Finland Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, Assistant Manager Mr Osmo Purhonen/ Head of Information and Communication Services, Ms Merja Haliseva-Soila
• Union of the Baltic Cities, Commission on Environment Secretariat, Head of Secretariat Mr Björn Grönholm/ Network Manager Ms Stella Aaltonen

The Nordic planning group acts as a communication platform and influences the conference programme.

Composition:
One representative from each of the Nordic Associations of Local and Regional Authorities, and from the ministry responsible for sustainable development.

A preparatory planning group is established in the city of Turku. It aims to bring synergy with the conference and different side events. The preparatory group enlarges as the planning process proceeds.

Responsible for conference preparations:

Ms Stella Aaltonen
Tel: +358 44 9075 983
Fax:+358 2 2623425
E-mail: solutions2011@turku.fi
skype: ubc.stella

Postal address:
Vanha Suurtori 7, FIN-20500 Turku, Finland