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Mika Nykänen, State Secretary to the Minister of Climate and the Environment, represented Finland at the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM16) and Mission Innovation (MI-10) meetings in Busan, South Korea, held from 25 to 27 August.
Finland joined over 30 participating countries to discuss energy innovation, low-carbon systems, and equitable transitions. Delegates reviewed technology pathways and launched a joint declaration on sustainable lifestyles.
“Finland is strongly committed to the objectives of these important global forums,” Mika Nykänen said during the opening session on 26 August. “Together with the Mission Innovation initiative, CEM provides essential tools to address the challenges of a changing energy system. Clean energy is central to both economic growth and climate action.”
Nykänen said Finland’s energy and climate goals align closely with many workstreams discussed at the meetings. These include electrification, hydrogen production, industrial decarbonisation, artificial intelligence, and expanded use of renewable energy.
According to Nykänen, Finland aims to become carbon neutral by 2035. Carbon-neutral energy already accounts for 95% of national electricity generation. Roughly half comes from renewable
Source: www.helsinkitimes.fi
