By Sirpa Peltari and Päivi Härkönen
Over the past year, the number of members of the Finnish Climate Grandparents has grown. We are pleased that new local groups have been established in four cities: Turku, Hämeenlinna, Joensuu and a group just started in Tampere.
Hämeenlinna
A book/author presentation at the Hämeenlinna library was a success: A popular and awarded Finnish author Juha Kauppinen was there to present his books about nature and environment.
The Hämeenlinna-group has also
- made presentations at senior citizens events,
- met with municipal environmental officials,
- organized demonstrations to develop a local nature reserve,
- written in local newspapers about environmental issues,
- organized a nature-themed singing event,
- participated in demonstrations in Helsinki.
Turku
Demonstrations are held at the Turku market square every other Friday.
The Turku-group also
- participated in demonstrations with other organizations to protect a local natural site and this action has been successful,
- established relationships with several local nature and climate groups,
- organized cooperation with municipal councilors,
- has written opinion pieces in newspapers,
- monitors the achievement of the municipality’s carbon neutrality target.
Joensuu
In Joensuu the group had a demonstration together with the local degrowth movement at Christmas 2025.
The Joensuu-group has also
- participated in various events,
- met with members of the youth council,
- written newspaper articles in favour of protecting the region’s forests,
- plans to increase influence on the development of social and health care strategies in a more ecological direction.