May 29, 2025 (Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke Finland) (via LinkedIn)) –
Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke Finland) posted 5 LinkedIn updates from May 22 to May 29, 2025. The institute's posts covered a range of topics including climate research, forestry, protein production, energy transition, and forest education. Let's explore the key areas of focus for Luke Finland during this period.
Climate Research and International Collaboration
Luke Finland announced the launch of the IRISCC Catalogue of Services and its first Open Calls, marking a significant development for climate risk researchers worldwide. This initiative provides sponsored access to Europe's leading research infrastructures dedicated to addressing climate change-related risks. The catalogue offers a comprehensive array of services, including observational platforms, experimental installations, modeling tools, and integrated data resources from 93 European providers. These resources are designed to support innovation in climate risk adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Luke Finland's contribution to this initiative is through their Nordic Experimental Peat Agroecosystem in Ruukki, which is part of the AnaEE-ERIC network. This collaboration highlights the institute's commitment to advancing climate research on an international scale and fostering partnerships to tackle global environmental challenges.
Climate research infrastructure access expanded
Forestry and Sustainable Forest Management
Luke Finland's long-term forest breeding work has yielded genetically high-quality and diverse forest cultivation material, which has become increasingly popular in forest regeneration over the past decade. This work supports forest growth, sustainability, and adaptability for the future. In 2023, approximately 175 million forest tree seedlings were produced in Finland, of which over 98% were bred. The growth increase achieved through breeding is expected to significantly impact the overall growth of timber production forests from the 2030s onwards, with a projected increase of five million cubic meters by the 2050s.
The use of bred forest cultivation material is one of the most important means of strengthening the growth and carbon sequestration of commercial forests. As the climate changes, forest breeding increasingly emphasizes the durability and adaptation characteristics of trees. Luke Finland is developing new breeding methods that focus on adaptation and actively researching materials using genomic methods that utilize DNA information.
Forest breeding boosts growth and adaptation
Sustainable Food Production
Luke Finland has conducted a study commissioned by Sitra, which found that Finland can significantly increase its plant protein production by 2040. The research concluded that Finland's protein needs could be met through domestic production by 2040, provided the entire food chain works together towards this change. This finding has important implications for food security, sustainability, and reducing dependence on imported protein sources.
Domestic protein production potential highlighted
Energy Transition and Regional Development
Luke Finland organized a stakeholder discussion in Oulu on May 21, focusing on how energy and land use solutions are shaping up in different regions. The institute emphasized the importance of collaboration with regional actors in solving challenges encountered in the energy transition. This initiative demonstrates Luke Finland's commitment to facilitating dialogue and finding practical solutions to energy and land use issues at the regional level.
Regional energy transition challenges addressed
Forest Education and Public Engagement
Luke Finland announced significant developments in its Punkaharju Research Park, which has evolved into a comprehensive environment for sharing forest knowledge, learning, and experiencing. In the summer of 2025, a new forest bioeconomy demonstration route will be completed in the park, allowing visitors to learn about forest cultivation, forest breeding, and wood use. The route will feature 7 new themed sites and over 50 information boards. In addition to educational content, the park offers experiences such as old-growth forest, Finland's tallest trees, and 200 different tree species.
The Research Park is easily accessible year-round, and a virtual 360-degree presentation allows for preliminary exploration online. This initiative showcases Luke Finland's commitment to public education and engagement in forestry and environmental sciences.
Forest education park expands offerings
In conclusion, Natural Resources Institute Finland's LinkedIn activity during this period demonstrates its multifaceted approach to natural resource management, sustainability, and climate change mitigation. From international climate research collaborations to local forest education initiatives, Luke Finland continues to position itself as a leader in sustainable resource management and environmental research.
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