WELCOME TO THE ROUND TABLE: BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH, REGULATION AND BUSINESS
Our second session will explore the complex relationship between biodiversity conservation, scientific research, regulatory frameworks, and business operations. Our panel brings together leaders from academia and business who will share their insights and experiences on how to balance economic growth with the need to protect our planet’s precious biodiversity. We will unpack the key trends and challenges and look towards the future for solutions and best practices for addressing biodiversity.
Join us as we delve into this critical topic and discover how we can work together to create a more sustainable future for all.
This online discussion will take place in English and is facilitated by Milla Unkila.
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Participants
Minna Ojanperä works as Chief Policy Advisor in Confederation of Finnish Industries EK. Her aim is to motivate businesses to become proactive in protecting biodiversity. Her motto is “Where there’s a will, there’s a way”.
Sakari Suuriniemi is working as a Senior Manager, Global Forest Affairs in UPM Fibres Business area. Sakari has a strong hands-on understanding of sustainable forest management practices in boreal forests and eucalyptus plantations, and a long experience in managing and developing responsible sourcing processes at UPM. Currently he is responsible for UPM’s engagement with initiatives like Science Based Targets Network, where companies and academia are developing tools and methods for nature targets based on scientific research.
Saara works as Head of Sustainability at Arla Finland, the 2nd largest dairy in Finland belonging to the Arla Foods group. Saara has 10 years of experience from sustainability, working with the development and implementation of sustainability strategies in FMCG industries, now at Arla Finland and previously at Marimekko and Altia (currently Anora Group).
Jarrod is a sustainability professional and engineer with passion for solving the big issues. He has varied experience ranging from development of strategies and roadmaps for Australian public sector to detailed design of nature-based solutions to integrated water management planning. Jarrod is a leading professional in the areas of climate change mitigation & adaptation, nature, biodiversity & water issues.
Jarrod’s underlying driver is a passion for tackling difficult problems and creating a better world.
